Vedanta Announces ₹11 Per Share Interim Dividend; Check Record Date Mining giant Vedanta Ltd declared a third interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share on March 23, 2026, during a board meeting. The decision was outlined in an exchange filing, stating the dividend is based on the face value of ₹1 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The total payout amounts to ₹4,300 crore. The record date for shareholders to be eligible for the dividend is set for March 28, 2026. The company also noted that trading in its securities will be suspended for designated persons from March 19 to March 25, 2026, as per insider trading regulations. Vedanta’s stock closed at ₹644.60 on the National Stock Exchange, reflecting a 4.11% decline. Its market capitalization stood at ₹2,52,063.61 crore. The stock had previously reached a 52-week high of ₹769.80 on January 20, 2026, and hit a yearly low of ₹363 per share on April 7, 2025. In the December quarter, Vedanta reported consolidated revenue of ₹45,899 crore, a 19% increase from ₹38,526 crore in the previous quarter. Profit after tax rose to ₹7,807 crore, up 60% from ₹4,876 crore in the same period the previous year. The company highlighted achieving a record EBITDA of ₹15,171 crore, a 34% year-over-year increase, driven by margin expansion to 41%. This growth was supported by higher LME volumes and forex gains. The financial performance underscores Vedanta’s resilience amid market fluctuations and its focus on expanding operational efficiencies. The interim dividend announcement aligns with the company’s strategy to reward shareholders while reinvesting in growth opportunities. The record date and trading restrictions ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory standards, reflecting Vedanta’s commitment to corporate governance.#national_stock_exchange #vedanta_ltd #corporate_governance #insider_trading_regulations #lme
