Mining major Vedanta announces ₹7 interim dividend, totaling ₹2,737 crore outgo; over 20 lakh retail investors to benefit.
June 19, 2025: New Delhi
💰 Dividend Announcement: ₹7 Interim Payout
The board of Vedanta Ltd., led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, has declared its first interim dividend of ₹7 per share for FY26. The decision came at the conclusion of the board meeting on June 18, 2025, with the record date set as June 24, 2025.
- Total dividend outgo: ₹2,737 crore
- Vedanta Resources’ share (56.38% stake): ₹1,543 crore
📊 Historical Dividend Track Record: Over ₹200 Paid in 4 Years
Vedanta continues to reward shareholders handsomely, having paid over ₹200 per share as dividend in the last four financial years:
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| Financial Year | Dividend Per Share (₹) | Total Outgo (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| FY25 | 43.5 | 17,010 |
| FY24 | 29.5 | 10,953 |
| FY23 | 101.5 | 37,729 |
| FY22 | 45 | 16,727 |
JPMorgan expects Vedanta’s dividends to decline to ₹25 per share in FY26 and ₹27 in FY27, due to moderated cash flow expectations.
🔁 Strategic Move: Hindustan Zinc Stake Sale
Coinciding with the dividend declaration, Vedanta also sold a 1.6% stake in its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc, raising ₹3,023 crore. Just last week, Hindustan Zinc had declared its own interim dividend of ₹10 per share, bringing ₹3,000 crore to Vedanta through its 64.92% holding.
👥 Retail Shareholders & Market Movement
Vedanta has a substantial retail investor base of 20 lakh, holding 11.25% stake as of March 2025. Meanwhile, promoter holding has decreased from over 65% in previous years to 56.38% now.
At 1:15 PM on June 18, Vedanta shares were trading at ₹457.65, down 0.3% intraday but recovering from early lows.
🧾 Key Takeaways:
- Interim Dividend: ₹7/share
- Record Date: June 24, 2025
- Total Outgo: ₹2,737 crore
- Promoter Pay-out: ₹1,543 crore
- Retail Shareholders: 20 lakh+ investors
- Hindustan Zinc Sale: ₹3,023 crore raised
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