Board Meeting Set to Finalize Financials and Dividend for FY25
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company has announced that its board of directors will convene on April 15, 2025, to review and approve the audited financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and the full financial year 2024-2025 (FY25). Additionally, the board will deliberate on the final dividend for the fiscal year.
In a regulatory filing on March 24, 2025, the company stated:
“A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Mumbai to:
Consider and approve Audited Financial Results & Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the quarter and financial year ending on March 31, 2025.
Recommend final dividend, if any, for the financial year ending on March 31, 2025.”
ICICI Lombard Stock Rallies After Announcement
Following the board meeting announcement, ICICI Lombard’s stock surged nearly 4% during Monday’s trading session. The stock rose as much as 3.94% to ₹1,790.95 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), reflecting strong investor interest in anticipation of the upcoming Q4 financial results and final dividend decision.
As of 2:40 PM on March 25, 2025, ICICI Lombard shares were still holding on to gains, indicating positive market sentiment driven by the announcement.
ICICI Lombard’s Dividend Track Record
ICICI Lombard has maintained a consistent dividend payout history, rewarding its shareholders with both interim and final dividends in previous years.
Dividend Payout in FY25
October 28, 2024: Interim dividend of ₹5.5 per equity share
June 6, 2024: Final dividend of ₹6 per equity share
Dividend Payout in FY24
October 27, 2023: Interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share
June 12, 2023: Final dividend of ₹5.5 per equity share
Dividend Payout in FY23
October 27, 2022: Interim dividend of ₹4.5 per equity share
The company’s dividend policy reflects its commitment to shareholder returns while maintaining financial stability.
ICICI Lombard Q3 FY25 Financial Performance
ICICI Lombard reported robust earnings growth in the third quarter (Q3) of FY25, driven by strong capital gains and an improved solvency position.
Net Profit: ₹724.4 crore (up 67.9% YoY)
Gross Direct Premium: ₹6,214 crore (down 0.3% YoY)
Solvency Ratio: 2.36x (above the 1.50x regulatory requirement)
The company’s solvency ratio declined slightly from 2.65x in Q2 FY25 but remains well above regulatory thresholds.
Q4 Results and Dividend Decision
Investors are eagerly anticipating ICICI Lombard’s Q4 FY25 financial results, as the company has shown consistent profit growth and strong premium collections. The upcoming board meeting on April 15, 2025, is expected to set the tone for the company’s dividend payout and financial outlook for the next fiscal year.
With ICICI Lombard’s share price rallying ahead of the announcement, market analysts believe that a positive earnings report and a strong dividend declaration could further strengthen investor confidence.
