VEDL · Vedanta Limited · BSE · Filed 8 Oct · 1 min read

Vedanta declares ₹5 first interim dividend for FY2026-27

The board set an interim payout of ₹5 per ₹1 face-value share, with a record date of October 14, 2026.

What the board approved

Vedanta Limited told the exchanges that its Board of Directors, meeting on October 08, 2026, approved the First Interim Dividend for the financial year 2026-27. The company said the approval was accorded at 01:00 PM IST, following an earlier intimation dated October 05, 2026.

The dividend is declared on equity shares of ₹1 face value. Per the filing, the payout will be made within the timelines prescribed under law.

Timing for holders

The company set the record date as Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Shareholders on the register as of that date will be eligible for the interim dividend. The filing does not state a separate payment date beyond noting it will fall within statutory timelines.

Interim dividend per share: ₹5 per equity share
Total payout: c.₹1,955 Crores
Face value: ₹1 per equity share
Record date: October 14, 2026

The announcement sets a defined cash return to equity holders and a near-term record date, which determines who is entitled to the payout; the filing does not address the group's broader capital allocation or future dividend plans.