Mahindra Finance, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, reported a 55% year-on-year growth in profit after tax (PAT) for the fiscal year 2026, totaling ₹2,782 crore, up from ₹2,345 crore in FY25. This growth was attributed to margin expansion and consistent asset quality. The company's disbursements increased by 11%, reaching ₹17,184 crore, while assets under management (AUM) rose by 12% to ₹71.34 lakh crore. The net interest margins improved significantly, expanding by 101 basis points to 7.5%, reflecting enhanced yields. Mahindra Finance's asset quality remained stable, with gross stage 3 assets at 3.4% and combined stage 2 and 3 assets at 8.2%. In light of these results, the board has proposed a final dividend of ₹7.50 per fully paid equity share, representing a 375% payout on the face value of ₹2, compared to ₹6.50 per share from the previous fiscal year. Raul Rebello, Managing Director and CEO, emphasized that the company's disciplined execution in growth, margins, and risk management contributed to this significant profitability increase.