Mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Limited on Wednesday announced the first interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26. The decision was taken at the Board of Directors’ meeting held earlier in the day and marks a significant shareholder payout of approximately ₹2,737 crore.
In a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Vedanta confirmed that the interim dividend is based on a face value of ₹1 per equity share.
Record Date Set for June 24
The company had earlier notified that Tuesday, June 24, 2025, would be the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the interim dividend. The dividend payout will be made within the timelines prescribed by law.
“The Board of Directors of Vedanta Limited, at its meeting held on June 18, 2025, has considered and approved the First Interim Dividend of ₹7 per share, amounting to around ₹2,737 crore,” the company said in its stock exchange communication.
The board meeting commenced at 12:30 p.m. IST and concluded at 1:00 p.m. IST.
Continues Legacy of High Shareholder Returns
Vedanta has a long-standing reputation for delivering consistent and high dividends to its shareholders, making it one of the preferred dividend-paying stocks on Dalal Street. The latest dividend further reinforces the company’s commitment to rewarding its investors even amid ongoing capital expenditure plans and demerger-related developments.
This announcement follows Vedanta’s letter dated June 13, 2025, which hinted at a possible interim dividend decision in the upcoming board meeting. With today’s declaration, the company has reaffirmed its aggressive capital return policy while maintaining operational momentum across its diversified portfolio.
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