Bajaj Finserv Share Price Slides Over 6% After Strong Q4 FY25 Earnings Report

Bajaj Finserv shares dropped by 6.65% in early trading today, following the release of its earnings for the March quarter. The stock fell to ₹1,942.15, compared to the previous day’s close of ₹2,065. The company’s market cap stood at ₹3.10 lakh crore.

Earnings Overview 

For the March quarter, Bajaj Finserv reported a 14% increase in net profit, reaching ₹2,416.6 crore, up from ₹2,118.5 crore in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter grew by 14.2%, totalling ₹36,595 crore, compared to ₹32,040 crore a year ago. Profit before tax (PBT) also saw a rise, reaching ₹6,002 crore, up from ₹5,526.54 crore in the previous year’s quarter.

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Q4 FY25 Revenue and Dividend Announcement 

The company’s total income for Q4 increased to ₹36,596 crore from ₹32,040 crore in the previous year. Bajaj Finserv declared a dividend of ₹1 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. This dividend, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), will be credited or dispatched by July 29, 2025. The AGM will be held on July 25, 2025.

Annual Performance 

For the entire financial year, Bajaj Finserv posted a 9% increase in net profit, amounting to ₹8,872 crore, up from ₹8,148 crore in FY24. Total revenue for FY25 surged by 21%, reaching ₹1,33,821 crore, compared to ₹1,10,382 crore in the previous fiscal year.

Increase in Expenses. 

However, the company’s total expenses for the March quarter rose by 15%, totalling ₹30,603 crore, up from ₹26,519 crore last year. Sequentially, expenses also increased by 16% from ₹26,233 crore in Q3FY25. These expenses include costs related to employee benefits, finance charges, and fees and commissions.

Conclusion

Despite a solid quarterly performance with increased profits and revenue, higher expenses led to a drop in Bajaj Finserv’s stock, reflecting market concerns over cost pressures.

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