
About Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited
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Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited is a public limited company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It operates in the banking institutions segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 14 November 1927 and has been in existence for over 99 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN L65191KL1927PLC000307. Its GSTIN is 32AABCT0019J1ZT (Kerala). The company holds 17 GST registrations, of which 15 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 532180 and NSE: DHANBANK.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹500 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹394.7 Cr. It was formerly known as The Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd and Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd. It is led by directors including Kunhi Krishnan Ajithkumar (Managing Director) and Purusothaman Suriaraj (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Dhanalakshmi Bank Buildingnaickanal Naickanal, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680001.
As per the latest standalone financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹814.72 Cr, a growth of 24.9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹102.74 Cr (net margin 12.6%). The net worth stands at ₹1,473.92 Cr (up 5.6% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹21,239 Cr (up 18.4% YoY).
The company is associated with 1 brand: Dhanlaxmi Bank. Court records list 7,976 cases involving the company, including 6,837 filed by the company and 1,141 filed against it; 333 cases are pending. The company has 101 deals on record (84 market trades, 7 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹1,060.72 Cr; the latest was in February 2024. Its 5 peer companies in the BFSI industry (Banks), with the same principal business activity (banking activities by central, commercial and saving banks) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited with revenue of ₹1,970.8 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dhanbank.com.
Company details
Name history
Dhanlaxmi Bank has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as The Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd, and Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd. The current legal name is Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited | Current |
| The Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd | Previous |
| Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd | Previous |
Contact details
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited's registered office is in Thrissur, Kerala. Its website is dhanbank.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressDhanalakshmi Bank Buildingnaickanal Naickanal, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680001
- IndustryFinancial Services, Banking Institutions
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Dhanlaxmi Bank operates one associated brand: Dhanlaxmi Bank. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Financial services are offered by Dhanlaxmi Bank across India. | dhanbank.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Dhanlaxmi Bank is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers banking activities by central, commercial and saving banks.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K1 | Banking activities by Central, Commercial and Saving banks |
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Financials of Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableDhanlaxmi Bank Limited reported revenue of ₹814.72 Cr (up 24.9% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · StandaloneRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 815 | 652 | 611 | 550 | 531 | 452 | 486 |
| Revenue growth | +24.9% | +6.8% | +11.0% | +3.6% | +17.6% | -7.0% | - |
| Profit before tax | 138 | 71.62 | 70.48 | 31.62 | 37.10 | 42.63 | 46.08 |
| Net profit | 103 | 66.64 | 57.82 | 49.37 | 35.91 | 37.19 | 65.78 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 21,239 | 17,941 | 15,963 | 15,136 | 13,800 | 13,098 | 12,267 |
| Net worth | 1,474 | 1,395 | 1,030 | 961 | 900 | 864 | 827 |
| Total debt | 19,380 | 16,213 | 14,589 | 13,844 | 12,553 | 11,862 | 11,082 |
| Cash & bank | 1,072 | 1,080 | 975 | 847 | 736 | 985 | 1,129 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 631 | (4.79) | 17.29 | 216 | 139 | (90.25) | 554 |
| Cash from investing | (790) | (32.31) | 111 | (106) | (388) | (26.62) | (25.00) |
| Cash from financing | 150 | 142 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (27.50) | (22.90) |
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 235 | 213 | 256 | 203 | 177 | 178 | 177 | 171 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +33.3% | +19.1% | +44.6% | +19.3% | +2.2% | +35.2% | - | - |
| Other income | 47.45 | 34.89 | 69.29 | 49.25 | 34.55 | 39.30 | 43.09 | 42.20 |
| Depreciation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 64.13 | 35.54 | 78.96 | 23.88 | 23.20 | 12.18 | 27.18 | 19.88 |
| Tax | 15.58 | 10.63 | 35.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1.80) | 0.03 |
| Net profit | 48.55 | 24.91 | 43.49 | 23.88 | 23.20 | 12.18 | 28.98 | 19.85 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 235 | 213 | 256 | 203 | 177 | 178 | 177 | 171 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +33.3% | +19.1% | +44.6% | +19.3% | +2.2% | +35.2% | - | - |
| Other income | 47.45 | 34.89 | 69.29 | 49.25 | 34.55 | 39.30 | 43.09 | 42.20 |
| Depreciation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 64.13 | 35.54 | 78.96 | 23.88 | 23.20 | 12.18 | 27.18 | 19.88 |
| Tax | 15.58 | 10.63 | 35.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1.80) | 0.03 |
| Net profit | 48.55 | 24.91 | 43.49 | 23.88 | 23.20 | 12.18 | 28.98 | 19.85 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 815 | 652 | 611 | 550 | 531 | 452 | 486 |
| Revenue growth | +24.9% | +6.8% | +11.0% | +3.6% | +17.6% | -7.0% | - |
| Other income | 192 | 169 | 153 | 74.52 | 169 | 122 | 113 |
| Depreciation | 29.97 | 25.33 | 25.08 | 21.11 | 20.02 | 15.33 | 13.32 |
| Profit before tax | 138 | 71.62 | 70.48 | 31.62 | 37.10 | 42.63 | 46.08 |
| Tax | 35.47 | 4.98 | 12.66 | (17.75) | 1.19 | 5.44 | (19.70) |
| Net profit | 103 | 66.64 | 57.82 | 49.37 | 35.91 | 37.19 | 65.78 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 395 | 395 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 |
| Reserves & surplus | 1,079 | 1,001 | 777 | 708 | 647 | 611 | 574 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1,474 | 1,395 | 1,030 | 961 | 900 | 864 | 827 |
| Secured loans | 737 | 200 | 299 | 492 | 150 | 150 | 178 |
| Unsecured loans | 18,643 | 16,013 | 14,290 | 13,352 | 12,403 | 11,712 | 10,904 |
| Total debt | 19,380 | 16,213 | 14,589 | 13,844 | 12,553 | 11,862 | 11,082 |
| Total liabilities | 21,239 | 17,941 | 15,963 | 15,136 | 13,800 | 13,098 | 12,267 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Investments | 4,257 | 3,955 | 3,942 | 3,889 | 4,044 | 4,439 | 3,682 |
| Cash & bank balances | 1,072 | 1,080 | 975 | 847 | 736 | 985 | 1,129 |
| Loans & advances | 702 | 665 | 670 | 691 | 657 | 662 | 745 |
| Total assets | 21,239 | 17,941 | 15,963 | 15,136 | 13,800 | 13,098 | 12,267 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 1,080 | 975 | 847 | 736 | 985 | 1,129 | 623 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 631 | (4.79) | 17.29 | 216 | 139 | (90.25) | 554 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (790) | (32.31) | 111 | (106) | (388) | (26.62) | (25.00) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 150 | 142 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (27.50) | (22.90) |
| Net change in cash | (8.02) | 105 | 128 | 111 | (249) | (144) | 506 |
| Closing cash | 1,072 | 1,080 | 975 | 847 | 736 | 985 | 1,129 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +24.9% | +6.8% | +11.0% | +3.6% | +17.6% | -7.0% | - |
| Net income growth | +54.2% | +15.3% | +17.1% | +37.5% | -3.4% | -43.5% | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Return on net worth | +5.3% | +3.7% | +3.6% | +3.1% | +2.3% | +2.4% | +4.4% |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| EPS (₹) | 2.60 | 1.69 | 2.29 | 1.95 | 1.42 | 1.47 | 2.60 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Board of directors of Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited
Dhanlaxmi Bank has 10 current directors and 63 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhusoodanan Kannimel Narayana Panicker | Director | 09 Nov 2022 | 3 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Nirmala Padmanabhan | Director | 09 Nov 2022 | 3 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Gangadharan Nair Rajagopalan | Director | 17 Aug 2020 | 6 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Vardhini Kalyanaraman | Director | 21 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Jaganathan Sujatha | Nominee Director | 19 Nov 2025 | 0 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Ashutosh Khajuria | Director | 22 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the BFSI industry (Banks), with the same principal business activity (banking activities by central, commercial and saving banks), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited | ₹1,970.8 Cr (FY 2023) | 20.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Airtel Payments Bank Limited | ₹1,835.8 Cr (FY 2024) | 42.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Capital Small Finance Bank Limited | ₹994.52 Cr (FY 2025) | 15.0% | Punjab, India | |||
| Dhanlaxmi Bank Limitedthis company | ₹814.72 Cr (FY 2026) | ₹102.74 Cr | 12.6% | 24.9% | Thrissur, Kerala, India | |
| The Nainital Bank Limited | ₹754.92 Cr (FY 2024) | 25.0% | Uttarakhand, India | |||
| Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited | ₹309.38 Cr (FY 2024) | 41.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Auditor
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited is audited by KRISHNAMOORTHY & KRISHNAMOORTHY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| KRISHNAMOORTHY & KRISHNAMOORTHY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS | FY 2023 | 001488S |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 0.00%, foreign institutional investors hold 14.20%, domestic institutional investors hold 0.10% and retail and other public shareholders hold 85.70%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Public | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Deals & funding
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited has 101 deals on record (84 market trades, 7 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹1,060.72 Cr; the latest was in February 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 101)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Market trade | ₹33.35 Cr | Buyer: Multiplier Share and Stock Advisors Private Limited , Setu Securities Private Limited , Mansi Share And Stock Advisors Pvt Ltd Seller: Multiplier Share and Stock Advisors Private Limited , Setu Securities Private Limited , Sahastraa Advisors Private Limited |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹7.86 Cr | Buyer: Setu Securities Private Limited Seller: Setu Securities Private Limited |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹34.28 Cr | Buyer: Mansi Share And Stock Advisors Pvt Ltd, Topgain Finance Private Limited , Setu Securities Private Limited Seller: Mansi Share And Stock Advisors Pvt Ltd, Topgain Finance Private Limited , Setu Securities Private Limited |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹28.03 Cr | Buyer: Santosh Industries Ltd Seller: Narantak Dealcomm Ltd , Santosh Industries Ltd |
| Jan 2024 | Market trade | ₹8.65 Cr | Buyer: Hrti Private Limited Seller: Hrti Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited has 7,976 court cases on record: 6,837 filed by Dhanlaxmi Bank, 1,141 filed against it. 333 cases are pending and 7,643 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 6,786 | 269 | 215 |
| High courts | 1,053 | 796 | 86 |
| Supreme Court | 59 | 33 | 13 |
| NCLAT | 45 | 32 | 18 |
| NCLT | 33 | 11 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 7,976)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Company appeal | Filed against the company by Guruchandrika Builders and Property Private Limited | Pending |
| NCLAT, NCLAT Chennai | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Guruchandrika Builders and Property Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Punjab and Haryana | Writ petition | Filed against the company by M/S JSK Steels Private Limited and Another | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S. Aviva Writing Products Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Kerala | Court case (OP (DRT)) | Filed against the company by MRG Builders Pvt Ltd., | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited was last rated by Brickwork on 15 Jun 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brickwork | 15 Jun 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Dhanlaxmi Bank has 17 GST registrations: 15 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AABCT0019J1ZT | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AABCT0019J1ZU | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 04AABCT0019J1ZS | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AABCT0019J1ZO | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited has 123 board changes on record since 2000: 67 appointments and 56 cessations. The latest: Jaganathan Sujatha was appointed as Nominee Director on 19 Nov 2025.
114 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Dhanlaxmi Bank is an active public limited company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. The company works in banking institutions, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 14 November 1927 (99+ years old) and is registered under CIN L65191KL1927PLC000307. Listed on BSE: 532180 and NSE: DHANBANK.
Dhanlaxmi Bank reported revenue of ₹814.72 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 24.9% YoY) based on standalone financials.
Dhanlaxmi Bank has 10 current directors:
- Kunhi Krishnan Ajithkumar - Managing Director
- Purusothaman Suriaraj - Whole-Time Director
- Madhusoodanan Kannimel Narayana Panicker - Director
- Nirmala Padmanabhan - Director
- Gangadharan Nair Rajagopalan - Director
- Vardhini Kalyanaraman - Director
- Jaganathan Sujatha - Nominee Director
- Ashutosh Khajuria - Director
- Chittilangatt Kalam Jineesh Nath - Director
- Nageswara Rao Chatradi - Nominee Director
The latest financial statements of Dhanlaxmi Bank on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Dhanlaxmi Bank is 32AABCT0019J1ZT, registered in Kerala. The company has 17 GST registrations in all, of which 15 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 03AABCT0019J1ZU (Punjab), 04AABCT0019J1ZS (Chandigarh), 06AABCT0019J1ZO (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dhanlaxmi Bank is L65191KL1927PLC000307. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Dhanlaxmi Bank is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 532180) and NSE (symbol: DHANBANK).
Dhanlaxmi Bank has 7,976 court cases on record: 6,837 filed by the company and 1,141 filed against it. 333 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Dhanlaxmi Bank was incorporated on 14 November 1927, making it 99+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Dhanlaxmi Bank has 101 deals on record (84 market trades, 7 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹1,060.72 Cr; the latest was in February 2024.
The peers of Dhanlaxmi Bank by revenue are Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited, Airtel Payments Bank Limited, Capital Small Finance Bank Limited, The Nainital Bank Limited, Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited, all in the BFSI industry (Banks), with the same principal business activity (banking activities by central, commercial and saving banks).

