What is the Record Date After Vedanta Declares ₹7 Per Share First Interim Dividend for FY26?

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.

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  • 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 YearDividend Per Share (₹)Total Outgo (₹ crore)
FY2543.517,010
FY2429.510,953
FY23101.537,729
FY224516,727

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.

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👥 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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