Cholamandalam Financial Reports Rs 4.74 Bn Annual Profit

14 May 2025 CW Team

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited (CFHL) has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and full year ended 31 March 2025, posting a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 4.74 billion—a 23 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase. Consolidated income for FY25 rose by 28 per cent YoY to Rs 33.46 billion.

For Q4 FY25, consolidated income reached Rs 9 billion, up 26 per cent from the same period last year. Quarterly PAT stood at Rs 1.36 billion, reflecting a 19 per cent growth.

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd (CIFCL), in which CFHL holds a 44.34 per cent stake, disbursed Rs 26.42 billion in Q4 FY25, a 7 per cent increase YoY. PAT for the quarter was Rs 1.27 billion, up 20 per cent YoY, while full-year PAT reached Rs 4.26 billion, marking a 24 per cent rise. CIFCL’s assets under management grew by 30 per cent to Rs 1.998 trillion as of 31 March 2025.

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd (CMSGICL), a subsidiary with 60 per cent CFHL holding, recorded a gross written premium (GWP) of Rs 2.22 billion in Q4 FY25, a growth of 11 per cent. Full-year GWP rose to Rs 8.56 billion, up 14 per cent YoY. CMSGICL reported PAT of Rs 484 million for FY25, a 10 per cent increase. Its investment book stood at Rs 186.01 billion as of March-end.

Cholamandalam MS Risk Services Ltd, a joint venture (49.5 per cent stake), saw its annual income rise to Rs 832 million in FY25, with PAT of Rs 70.7 million, up from Rs 60.8 million in FY24.

Standalone Performance:

CFHL’s standalone income remained stable at Rs 865 million in FY25, while PAT rose slightly to Rs 644 million, compared to Rs 617 million last year.

Dividend Declaration:

The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.30 per share (130 per cent on face value of Re 1), subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

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