Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 28% increase in its fourth-quarter net profit, reaching ₹374 crore compared to ₹292 crore in the same period last year. This growth is attributed to the bank's highest business expansion in the last decade, as stated by Managing Director Salee S Nair. The bank's operating profit also saw a 29% rise, totaling ₹522 crore, supported by a 16% increase in total income, which reached ₹1,792 crore. The net interest margin improved to 4.18%, up from 3.91% a year ago. For the fiscal year 2026, the bank reported a net profit of ₹1,338 crore, an increase from ₹1,183 crore in FY25. The bank's advances grew by 20.3% year-on-year to ₹53,379 crore, while deposits rose by 14.9% to ₹61,712 crore. Additionally, the bank's asset quality improved, with the gross non-performing assets ratio declining to 0.73% from 1.25% a year earlier. The board has proposed a final dividend of ₹12.50 per equity share, marking a 125% dividend for FY26.