LIC Backed Large-Cap Mining Giant Vedanta Announces Third Interim Dividend For FY26 Vedanta Limited, a major player in India's natural resources sector, has declared its third interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The board approved a payout of Rs 11 per equity share, resulting in a total distribution of approximately Rs 4,300 crores. The record date for the dividend has been set as March 28, 2026, with payments to be made within the legal timelines. This decision was made during a board meeting held on March 23, 2026, and underscores the company's commitment to maintaining a consistent dividend policy. The announcement comes as Vedanta's share price closed at Rs 644.35 on the day of the declaration, reflecting a 4.14 per cent decline. However, the stock has delivered a year-to-date return of 6.85 per cent, indicating investor confidence despite short-term volatility. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 2,52,044 crores, highlighting its significant presence in the Indian stock market. Vedanta is one of India's largest diversified natural resources companies, with operations spanning a wide range of commodities and industries. Its core activities include the extraction and processing of zinc, lead, silver, copper, aluminium, iron ore, and oil and gas. Beyond mining, the company has expanded into commercial power generation, steel manufacturing, port operations in India, and glass substrate manufacturing in South Korea and Taiwan. This diversified portfolio positions Vedanta as a key player in both domestic and international markets. The interim dividend announcement reinforces Vedanta's reputation as a reliable dividend-paying stock on Indian exchanges. The company has a history of consistently distributing profits to shareholders, which has attracted long-term investors.#market_capitalization #india #vedanta_limited #financial_year_2025_26 #dividend_policy
