What was filed
ONGC has told the exchanges that it has fixed a record date under Regulation 42 of SEBI's LODR Regulations for its FY26 final dividend. The dividend was recommended by the Board in its 26 May 2026 letter and remains subject to declaration by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Why it matters to a holder
The record date is the cut-off that establishes which shareholders are entitled to the final dividend: those on the company's register as of that date qualify, provided members approve the payout at the AGM. The filing is procedural — it sets timing and eligibility rather than a new decision on the payout, which the Board had already recommended.