Coal India Dividend Record Date on Aug 6: Declared Interim Dividend of ₹5.50

Coal India Ltd has set Aug 6, 2025, as the record date for its interim dividend. On July 31, 2025, Coal India board declared an interim dividend of ₹5.50 per share. 

Coal India Ltd said in an exchange filing, “The Board of Directors at its meeting held on date has inter alia, declared 1st Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26 @ Rs 5.50/- per equity share on the face value of Rs 10/- as recommended by the Audit Committee of CIL at its meeting held on date. The company has fixed Wednesday, 6th August 2025, as the “Record Date” for the purpose of determining the eligibility of shareholders for payment of 1st Interim Dividend on equity shares for the financial year 2025-26. Payment of 1st Interim Dividend for FY 2025-26 shall be made by 30th Aug’2025.”

What Does Coal India Dividend Record Date Mean for Shareholders?

As Coal India has set Aug 6 as the record date for its inetrim dividend, meaning that Aug 5, marks the last day to buy Coal India shares to become eligible for the interim dividend. Further, any shares bought on or after Aug 6 (record date), won't be eligible for the interim dividend due to the T+1 settlement rule.

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Coal India Q4FY25 Performance 

Coal India, a Maharatna PSU, announced its financial results for the April-June quarter of FY 2025-26 on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The state-owned coal giant reported a 20% year-on-year decline in net profit, which fell to ₹8,734 crore from ₹10,943 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

Revenue from core operations also saw a dip, slipping 4.4% to ₹35,842 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹37,504 crore in the same quarter last year.

For investors tracking Coal India performance, holding shares through a Demat account ensures secure and seamless access to corporate actions like dividends and earnings updates.

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