Vedanta Share Price Rises Above 2%; Board to Consider 2nd Interim Dividend for FY26 on August 21

Vedanta Limited has announced that its Board of Directors will meet on August 21, 2025, to consider and approve the second interim dividend for FY26. The company has fixed August 27, 2025 as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility. Trading window restrictions are also in effect.

Vedanta Dividend Board Meeting Scheduled

In compliance with SEBI’s Listing Regulations, Vedanta Limited has informed stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, August 21, 2025, to deliberate on the declaration of a second interim dividend on equity shares for the financial year 2025-26.

Vedanta Dividend Record Date Fixed

To determine the entitlement of shareholders for the proposed dividend, Vedanta has fixed Wednesday, August 27, 2025, as the record date. Eligible equity shareholders on this date will receive the dividend, subject to approval by the Board.

As per SEBI’s Insider Trading regulations and the company’s internal code, Vedanta has also announced that the trading window for designated persons remains closed from August 19 to August 23, 2025 (both days inclusive). This ensures that no insider trading activities occur ahead of the Board’s decision.

Vedanta Share Price Performance

Vedanta Limited’s stock traded at ₹448.45, up 2.34% at 10:45 AM on the NSE from its previous close of ₹438.20. The stock opened at ₹442.00, touched an intraday high of ₹449.55 and a low of ₹440.15, with a VWAP of ₹446.38, reflecting strong buying interest ahead of the board meeting on interim dividend.

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Conclusion

The announcement of a possible second interim dividend underlines Vedanta’s continued focus on shareholder value. Investors and stakeholders will be closely watching the outcome of the August 21 board meeting, as the decision could influence the company’s short-term market performance and dividend yield outlook.

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