Bharat Forge fixes July 3 record date for ₹6.50 final dividend
Bharat Forge has fixed July 3, 2026, as the record date for a final dividend of ₹6.50 per share, subject to AGM approval. The payment will be made on or after August 14, 2026.

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Bharat Forge has fixed Friday, July 3, 2026, as the record date for the payment of a final dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend was recommended by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 7, 2026, at a rate of 325% on shares with a face value of ₹2 each. This payout is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the record date establishes the entitlement of members to the dividend. The company has scheduled the 65th AGM for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, where the dividend proposal will be presented for approval.
If the final dividend is approved by shareholders, payment will be made on or after Friday, August 14, 2026, subject to the deduction of tax at source. The disbursement process will differentiate between shares held in dematerialized form and those held in physical form.
Dividend Payment Details
| Category | Entitlement Criteria |
|---|---|
| Dematerialized Shares | Beneficial Owners as per data available from National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited as of the close of business hours on July 3, 2026 |
| Physical Shares | Members after giving effect to valid transmission or transposition requests lodged with the company as of the close of business hours on July 3, 2026 |
The notice convening the AGM will be sent to shareholders in due course. The company secretary confirmed that the record date and payment schedule comply with regulatory requirements.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Forge
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.40% | -0.45% | +4.55% | +38.41% | +51.87% | +157.00% |
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