Vedanta Dividend: Vedanta Ltd on Thursday announced a second interim dividend of Rs 16 per share for FY26, after market hours. The record date for the payout has been set for August 27, 2025, the company stated in an exchange filing.
The dividend declaration came after the conclusion of the company’s board meeting later in the evening. Vedanta shares had traded flat during the session, ending at Rs 447.10 on the NSE — up just Rs 1.60 or 0.36 per cent — as investors largely waited on the sidelines. The stock moved in a narrow range of Rs 443 to Rs 449, with lower-than-usual volumes.
The payout is likely to support near-term sentiment around the stock, which has been weighed down by delays in the company’s planned demerger and regulatory overhang. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has deferred the hearing on Vedanta’s demerger proposal to September 17, prolonging uncertainty around the restructuring of its aluminium, oil & gas, power, and base metals businesses.
In addition, the company recently received a warning letter from SEBI regarding certain compliance matters. While Vedanta has issued a response, it reportedly did not address some of the concerns raised by the government.
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Chairman Anil Agarwal’s efforts to simplify the group’s structure and unlock shareholder value continue to face roadblocks. Still, the dividend announcement reinforces Vedanta’s appeal among yield-focused investors, providing some stability in the face of broader concerns.
