Vedanta declares ₹5 per share first interim dividend for FY27
- Vedanta Limited declared a first interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share for FY27.
- The total dividend payout amounts to approximately ₹1,955 crore.
- The Board approved the payout on October 8, 2026, with a record date of October 14, 2026.
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Vedanta Limited declared a first interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27. The payout amounts to approximately ₹1,955 crore, reflecting the company's continued commitment to shareholder returns.
The Board of Directors approved the dividend at a meeting held on October 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm IST. This decision follows an earlier intimation letter dated October 5, 2026, and was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Dividend details
The dividend is declared on equity shares with a face value of ₹1 each. Shareholders whose names appear in the company's records on the specified record date will be eligible for the payment.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dividend amount | ₹5 per share |
| Face value | ₹1 per share |
| Total outflow | c. ₹1,955 crore |
| Record date | October 14, 2026 |
| Approval date | October 8, 2026 |
Payment timeline
The interim dividend will be paid within the timelines prescribed under law following the record date of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The company has notified the National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited regarding the declaration.
Historical Stock Returns for Vedanta
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.99% | -1.08% | -4.40% | -4.01% | +45.09% | +135.43% |
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