The Directions require banks to satisfy eligibility requirements including compliance with regulatory capital norms, maintenance of capital adequacy after dividend payout, positive Adjusted Profit After Tax (PAT), and absence of regulatory restrictions. Dividend payout limits are linked to the bank’s Tier-1 capital ratio, with higher capital ratios allowing higher payouts, subject to an overall ceiling of 80% of PAT. Extraordinary income, overstated profits identified by auditors, and certain reversals of provisions are excluded from dividend calculations.
(Link: RBI Directions Notification 390/2026 Dated 10/03/2026)