Coal India Shares Trade Ex-Dividend Today Aug 21; Know When ₹5.15 Dividend Will Be Paid

Investors in Coal India Limited should note that August 21, 2025, marks the record date for the company’s final dividend. As per the corporate action notice, Coal India has declared a final dividend of ₹5.15 per share for FY 2024-25, subject to shareholder approval at its upcoming AGM.

Let’s take a look at the key timeline and eligibility details for this dividend payout.

Coal India Dividend Payment Timeline

If approved at Coal India’s AGM scheduled for August 28, 2025, the dividend will be credited to shareholders’ accounts within 30 days of approval.

Who Is Eligible for Coal India Dividend?

To receive this ₹5.15 final dividend, you must be a shareholder as of the record date, August 21, 2025. Under India’s T+1 settlement cycle, only those who purchased Coal India shares on or before August 20, 2025 will be eligible.

If you buy shares today (August 21), the trade will settle the next business day, making you ineligible for this dividend payout.

What Is a Record Date?

The record date is the cut off date set by a company to determine which shareholders qualify for a dividend. Even if you sell the shares after the record date, you will still be entitled to receive the dividend.

Coal India Final Dividend Payout Calculation

If you own 1,000 shares of Coal India, here’s your dividend calculation: 

• Dividend per share: ₹5.15
• Total shares held: 1,000
• Total dividend: ₹5.15 × 1,000 = ₹5,150

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Conclusion

Investors should keep track of the record date, ex-dividend date, and payment timeline to understand when the payout will be credited.

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