Bharat Forge fixes record date for ₹6.50 dividend
Bharat Forge Limited has announced Friday, July 3, 2026, as the record date for a final dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share for FY26. The dividend, recommended by the Board on May 7, 2026, is subject to shareholder approval at the 65th AGM on August 11, 2026, and will be paid on or after August 14, 2026.

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Bharat Forge Limited has fixed Friday, July 3, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The payment, subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, is scheduled to be made on or after Friday, August 14, 2026.
The Board of Directors recommended the dividend in its meeting held on May 7, 2026. The company will pay the dividend electronically to shareholders who have registered their bank account details. In cases where payment cannot be made electronically due to non-registration of bank details, the company will withhold the amount until the details are updated with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent or the Depository Participant.
65th Annual General Meeting
The 65th Annual General Meeting of the company is scheduled to be held through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST. The meeting will transact business as set forth in the notice of the AGM.
Shareholders will have the opportunity to cast their votes remotely through e-voting or via the e-voting system during the meeting. Electronic copies of the AGM notice and the Integrated Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26 will be sent via email and uploaded to the company's website.
Key Dates and Details
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Record Date for Dividend | July 3, 2026 |
| Dividend Payment Date | On or after August 14, 2026 |
| 65th AGM | August 11, 2026 |
| Board Meeting for Dividend Recommendation | May 7, 2026 |
The company has urged shareholders to update their KYC details, including residential status, PAN, and category, with their Depository Participants or the Registrar to facilitate the determination of appropriate Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates. This notice has been issued in compliance with the applicable circulars of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Forge
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.09% | -1.48% | +10.44% | +44.28% | +64.68% | +177.43% |
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