Bajaj Holdings & Investment Posts Rs 1,750.79 Crore Profit in March Quarter
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: May 31, 2025 10:41 PM IST
Pune, May 30, 2025: Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd (BSE: 500490, NSE: BAJAJHLDNG) has announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹28 per equity share.
Key Consolidated Financial Highlights (₹ in Crore)
| Particulars | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | FY25 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 232.31 | 1,221.61 | 831.45 | 1,713.46 |
| Total Expenses | 50.91 | 44.15 | 215.15 | 176.25 |
| Share of Profit of Associates | 1,607.95 | 1,553.63 | 6,131.53 | 5,955.30 |
| Profit Before Tax | 1,789.35 | 2,731.09 | 6,747.83 | 7,492.51 |
| Tax Expense | 38.56 | 14.92 | 122.13 | 127.60 |
| Profit After Tax | 1,750.79 | 2,716.17 | 6,625.70 | 7,364.91 |
| Attributable to Owners | 1,725.49 | 2,716.12 | 6,520.67 | 7,267.21 |
| EPS (Basic & Diluted) (₹) | 155.0 | 244.1 | 585.9 | 653.0 |
Key Standalone Financial Highlights (₹ in Crore)
| Particulars | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | FY25 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 167.29 | 1,258.23 | 1,600.25 | 3,175.69 |
| Total Expenses | 48.52 | 39.15 | 187.53 | 154.87 |
| Profit Before Tax | 118.77 | 1,219.08 | 1,412.72 | 3,020.82 |
| Tax Expense | 28.05 | 14.71 | 120.89 | 124.36 |
| Profit After Tax | 90.72 | 1,204.37 | 1,291.83 | 2,896.46 |
| EPS (Basic & Diluted) (₹) | 8.2 | 108.2 | 116.1 | 260.3 |
Segment Wise Performance of Associates
- Bajaj Auto Ltd:
- FY25 standalone PAT: ₹8,151 Cr
- FY25 consolidated PAT: ₹7,325 Cr (impacted by KTM losses of ₹915 Cr)
- Bajaj Finserv Ltd:
- FY25 consolidated PAT: ₹8,872 Cr (up 9% YoY)
- Adjusted growth excluding equity MTM: 13%
- Maharashtra Scooters Ltd:
- FY25 PAT: ₹214.35 Cr vs ₹199.31 Cr in FY24
- Q4 PAT: ₹51.63 Cr (boosted by asset sale gains)
Dividend & Capital Allocation
- Interim Dividend: ₹65/share (paid in October 2024)
- Final Dividend Proposed: ₹28/share
- Total FY25 Dividend: ₹93/share (down from ₹131/share in FY24)
- Total Payout: ₹1,035 Cr (vs ₹1,458 Cr in FY24)
Corporate Developments
- Auditor Change:
- M/s. NBS & Co.’s tenure concludes post 80th AGM
- M/s. Khandelwal Jain & Co. recommended for FY26–FY28
- Secretarial Auditor:
- DVD & Associates appointed for FY26–FY30
- RBI Regulatory Realignment:
- Reclassification to Unregistered CIC underway
- Strategic Acquisitions:
- BHIL to acquire up to 19.95% stake in BAGIC and BALIC from Allianz SE, post CCI nod
Investment Portfolio Overview
| Class | Cost (₹ Cr) | Market Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Group Company Equity | 3,150 | 208,587 |
| Other Equity Shares | 469 | 2,386 |
| Debt Securities | 12,397 | 12,456 |
| Investment Properties | 167 | 305 |
| Total | 16,183 | 223,734 |
Management Commentary
“We have maintained resilient performance despite the absence of buyback gains and headwinds from KTM,” said Anant Marathe, CFO. “Our transition to a Core Investment Company will streamline operations and unlock further value.”
Outlook
The company has enhanced its ownership in insurance businesses, and its regulatory restructuring is on track. Based on these, Bajaj Holdings can improve its sales across the Bajaj Group’s financial and automotive verticals.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/BAJAJHLDNG_30052025132242_BHIL_Final_Outcome_31_March_2025.pdf
