Vedanta Announces Rs 11/Share Interim Dividend, Total Payout at Rs 4,300 Crore
Vedanta Limited, a leading metals and mining company, has declared a third interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend payout totals approximately Rs 4,300 crore, demonstrating the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Dividend Details and Record Date
The decision to distribute the interim dividend was approved during a board meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders eligible for the dividend will be those on record as of Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Vedanta’s Dividend History
Vedanta has a consistent history of dividend payouts, having declared 49 dividends since July 23, 2001, according to Trendlyne data. In the past 12 months, the company has distributed an equity dividend of Rs 23 per share. Based on current share prices, this translates to a dividend yield of approximately 3.59%.
Recent Share Performance and Market Context
Despite the positive dividend announcement, Vedanta shares experienced a decline on Monday, March 23, 2026, falling 6% to a low of Rs 634.25 on the NSE. This dip occurred amidst a broader market downturn, with the Nifty index falling 640 points, or 2.8%, to 22,471.25.
Factors Influencing Share Price
Over the past year, Vedanta shares have delivered nearly 40% returns, outperforming the Nifty and BSE Sensex benchmarks. Yet, the stock has seen a 5% decrease in the last month, influenced by the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically the fourth week of the Iran-Israel war.
Supreme Court Ruling on Diesel Concessions
A recent Supreme Court order upholding a Bombay High Court ruling has also contributed to the share price weakness. The ruling determined that Vedanta is not entitled to procure high-speed diesel (HSD) at concessional rates. The court found that Vedanta had used HSD for purposes beyond mining, including resale, which violated the terms of its tax registration.
FY26 Dividend Payouts to Date
This latest interim dividend of Rs 11 per share brings Vedanta’s total dividend payout for the financial year 2025-26 to Rs 34 per share, with a cumulative payout nearing Rs 12,900 crore. The company previously announced an interim dividend of Rs 7 per share in June 2025 and Rs 16 per share in August 2025.