BHEL fixes record date July 17 for final dividend of ₹1.40 per share
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has fixed July 17, 2026, as the record date for a final dividend of ₹1.40 per share for FY 2025-26. The dividend, amounting to 70% of the paid-up equity share capital, requires shareholder approval at the 62nd AGM scheduled for August 5, 2026. The company will facilitate remote e-voting from August 2 to August 4, 2026, with the payout expected on or before September 3, 2026.

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has fixed July 17, 2026 as the record date to determine member eligibility for a final dividend of ₹1.40 per share for FY 2025-26. The dividend, equivalent to 70% of the paid-up equity share capital, is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. If approved, the payout will be made within 30 days from the date of declaration, specifically on or before September 3, 2026.
The Board of Directors approved the record date during a meeting held on July 1, 2026. The company has scheduled its 62nd AGM for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST via video conferencing. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or the list of Beneficial Owners as of July 17, 2026, will be eligible to receive the dividend.
To facilitate shareholder participation, the company will provide a remote e-voting facility. The remote e-voting period will commence at 9:00 AM IST on August 2, 2026, and conclude at 5:00 PM IST on August 4, 2026. Eligibility for voting through this facility is determined by the cut-off date of July 29, 2026. The Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2025-26 will be dispatched electronically to members with registered email addresses.
The AGM is scheduled to commence at 10:35 AM IST and conclude at 11:00 AM IST. The intimation was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Event Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Board Meeting | July 1, 2026 |
| Record Date for Dividend | July 17, 2026 |
| Remote E-voting Start | August 2, 2026 |
| Remote E-voting End | August 4, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Voting | July 29, 2026 |
| 62nd Annual General Meeting | August 5, 2026 |
| Dividend Payment Deadline | On or before September 3, 2026 |
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Heavy Electricals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.36% | -8.77% | -2.20% | +24.46% | +47.38% | +457.23% |
How will this dividend payout impact BHEL's free cash flow and capital expenditure plans for the remainder of FY 2025-26?
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