Vedanta Share Price in Focus as Board Meets Today to Consider Second Interim Dividend

Shares of Vedanta Ltd. will be closely watched on Thursday, August 21, 2025, as the company’s board is set to meet to consider a second interim dividend for the current financial year. This comes after the mining conglomerate paid a first interim dividend of ₹7 per share in June 2025.

Vedanta Dividend Track Record

In FY 2025, Vedanta distributed a total of ₹43.5 per share as dividend, amounting to an outgo of over ₹17,000 crore. Over the last four financial years, the company has cumulatively paid over ₹200 per share to its shareholders, making dividends a consistent feature of its capital allocation.

Record Date for Second Interim Dividend

The company’s board has fixed Wednesday, August 27, 2025, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the second interim dividend. Investors must own Vedanta shares by August 26, 2025 under the T+1 settlement cycle to qualify.

Retail Shareholder Base

As of the June 2025 quarter, Vedanta had over 20.3 lakh retail shareholders, holding more than 11.6% stake in the company. The large base of individual investors underscores the significance of the dividend payout for retail participation.

Vedanta Share Price Performance

Vedanta Limited share price was trading at ₹447.50, up ₹2.00 (0.45%) from the previous close of ₹445.50. The stock opened at ₹445.65 and touched an intraday high of ₹448.80 and a low of ₹445.10, with a VWAP of ₹446.88.

Read More: Vedanta Share Price Fall 3% as Demerger Plan Faces Fresh SEBI, NCLT Hurdles.

Conclusion

Vedanta shares are expected to stay in focus as investors await the board’s decision on the second interim dividend and clarity on corporate restructuring steps. With a strong dividend history and upcoming developments, the stock remains on investors’ watchlist this week.

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