Vedanta’s subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., has approved its first interim dividend of ₹10 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, representing an impressive 500% payout on the face value of ₹2 per share. The record date for this dividend has been set for June 17, 2025.
Ex-Date | Dividend Type | Dividend Amount (₹) |
Aug 28, 2024 | Interim | 19.00 |
May 15, 2024 | Interim | 10.00 |
Dec 14, 2023 | Interim | 6.00 |
July 14, 2023 | Interim | 7.00 |
Hindustan Zinc has demonstrated a consistent commitment to rewarding shareholders with regular interim dividends. In FY 2024-25 alone, the company declared interim dividends of ₹19 per share in August 2024 and ₹10 per share in May 2024. The previous fiscal year also saw interim payouts of ₹6 and ₹7 per share in December 2023 and July 2023, respectively. This consistent dividend policy underscores Hindustan Zinc’s robust cash flow position and its dedication to enhancing shareholder value.
According to the March quarter shareholding data, Vedanta holds a 63.42% stake in Hindustan Zinc. Consequently, Vedanta is expected to receive a dividend payout of approximately ₹2,679 crore based on its shareholding.
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During Q4FY25, the company achieved record-breaking financial performance, posting its highest-ever revenue of ₹9,087 crores, reflecting a 20% year-over-year growth. EBITDA surged to ₹4,816 crores, marking a robust 32% increase and an industry-leading margin of approximately 53%, up by around 500 basis points compared to the previous year. Profit after tax reached a best-ever ₹3,003 crores, up 47% year-over-year.
Operational efficiency was also notable, with zinc production costs hitting a 16-quarter low at $994 per metric ton, improving by 5% year-over-year. Additionally, the company’s stock was included in the Futures & Options segment on the National Stock Exchange starting March 2025, underscoring its strong market position.
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Published on: Jun 11, 2025, 3:14 PM IST
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