Vedanta Declares ₹16 Interim Dividend, Payout Totals ₹6,256 Crore
Dividend-rich stock continues to reward investors even as demerger faces delays; record date set for August 27.
Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd has announced a second interim dividend of ₹16 per share for the financial year 2025-26, bringing its total dividend payout this fiscal to ₹8,993 crore so far.
The latest dividend, declared after market hours on Thursday, August 21, will cost the company ₹6,256 crore. This comes just two months after Vedanta paid a ₹7 per share dividend in June, which involved a ₹2,737 crore outgo.
In a regulatory filing, Vedanta confirmed that the board had approved the dividend at its meeting on August 21. “The second interim dividend of ₹16 per equity share on a face value of ₹1 per share has been approved, amounting to approximately ₹6,256 crore,” the statement read.
Who Will Receive the Dividend?
The record date to determine eligible shareholders is set for August 27, 2025. Given India’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors must purchase Vedanta shares by August 26 to qualify for the payout. The company has said the dividend will be disbursed within the legally mandated timeframe.
One of India's Top Dividend Payers
Vedanta has built a strong reputation for rewarding shareholders through dividends. Over the past 12 months, it has paid out a total dividend of ₹35.50 per share, placing it among the highest dividend-yielding stocks in India. The current yield stands at an attractive 7.94%, according to data from Trendlyne.
Stock Performance: A Mixed Bag
Ahead of the announcement, Vedanta shares ended slightly higher on Thursday. The stock closed at ₹446.80 on the BSE (up 0.30%) and at ₹447.10 on the NSE (up 0.36%).
Despite the generous payouts, Vedanta’s stock performance has remained relatively subdued this year — gaining just 0.54% year-to-date, and down 2% over the past 12 months. That said, longer-term investors have seen solid returns: the stock has climbed 91% over two years, and delivered a 241% gain over five years, making it a long-term multibagger.
Demerger Delays Cast a Shadow
While the dividends continue to flow, Vedanta’s much-anticipated corporate demerger faces delays. The company plans to split into four separate listed entities, but the move has hit a regulatory roadblock.
According to media reports, the Indian government has raised objections, citing concerns over recovering dues from the company post-demerger. Meanwhile, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has postponed the next hearing on the matter to September 17.
Despite a flat stock performance in the short term and uncertainty over its restructuring, Vedanta is staying consistent in rewarding its investors. With a ₹16 interim dividend now declared, the company reaffirms its position as one of India’s most generous dividend payers — even as it navigates regulatory turbulence ahead.