BSE fixes July 10 record date for ₹10 dividend
BSE Limited has scheduled its 21st AGM for August 19, 2026, via video conferencing and fixed July 10, 2026, as the record date for a recommended final dividend of ₹10 per share. The dividend, pending shareholder approval, will be paid by September 17, 2026. Shareholders must update email IDs by July 17, 2026, to receive the AGM notice electronically.
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BSE Limited has fixed Friday, July 10, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the final dividend recommended for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 7, 2026, recommended a dividend of ₹10 per equity share of ₹2 each. This payout is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
If approved, the dividend will be paid on or before Thursday, September 17, 2026. The company has specified that the dividend will be distributed through electronic mode only. Consequently, shareholders are advised to ensure their bank details are updated with their Depository Participants or the Registrar & Transfer Agents to facilitate timely receipt of funds.
21st Annual General Meeting Details
The 21st Annual General Meeting of BSE Limited is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 03:00 PM IST. The meeting will be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM) without a physical presence of shareholders at a common venue, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.
The Notice of the 21st AGM and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 will be sent electronically to shareholders whose email IDs are registered with the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, Kfin Technologies Limited, or their Depository Participants. Shareholders who have not updated their email IDs are requested to do so on or before Friday, July 17, 2026.
Shareholder Communication and KYC
In accordance with SEBI mandates, shareholders holding shares in physical form must ensure their folios are updated with PAN, contact details, bank account details, mobile number, and email ID. Dividend payments for non-KYC compliant folios as on the record date will be withheld until compliance is completed. Shareholders in dematerialised form must update their bank details and email IDs with their respective Depository Participants.
Key Dates and Requirements
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Record Date | July 10, 2026 | Determination of dividend entitlement |
| Email Update Deadline | July 17, 2026 | Deadline to update email IDs for AGM notice |
| AGM Date | August 19, 2026 | 21st AGM via VC/OAVM at 03:00 PM IST |
| Dividend Payment | On or before September 17, 2026 | Payout subject to AGM approval |
The company also noted that dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be applicable. Shareholders are requested to submit necessary documents to the RTA by Thursday, July 30, 2026, to ensure the application of appropriate TDS rates.
Historical Stock Returns for BSE
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.16% | +3.87% | +19.28% | +46.72% | +72.23% | +4,952.16% |
How does BSE Limited's ₹10 per share dividend for FY2025-26 compare to its dividend payouts over the past five years, and does it signal a sustained growth trajectory in profitability?
Could BSE Limited's increasing reliance on electronic-only dividend distribution and virtual AGMs indicate a broader shift in corporate governance practices among Indian exchanges and financial institutions?
What potential impact could SEBI's stricter KYC compliance requirements have on the percentage of withheld dividends, and how might this affect BSE's unclaimed dividend liabilities going forward?
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