REC Interim Dividend Record Date on Aug 1: What It Means for Shareholders?

REC Ltd has set Aug 1, 2025, as the record date for its Interim dividend. On July 24, 2025, REC board declared an Interim dividend of ₹4.60 per share. 

REC Ltd said in an exchange filing, “Declaration of 1st interim dividend @ ₹4.60 1- (Rupees Four and Paise Sixty only) per equity share of ₹10 each for the financial year 2025-26. Further, the record date for reckoning eligibility of shareholders for the purpose of payment of said interim dividend is Friday, August 1, 2025 and the said interim dividend shall be paid/ dispatched on or before August 21, 2025 to those shareholders, whose names appear (i) as beneficial owners in the statement(s) furnished by the depository as on the close of business hours on August 1, 2025 in respect of shares held in electronic form; and (ii) as members in the register of members on August 1, 2025 in respect of physical shares.”

What Does REC Dividend Record Date Mean for Shareholders?

As REC Ltd has set Aug 1 as the record date for its interim dividend, meaning that July 31, marks the last day to buy REC shares to become eligible for the interim dividend. Further, any shares bought on or after Aug 1 (record date), won't be eligible for the Interim dividend due to T+1 settlement rule.

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REC Q1FY26 Earnings Highlights

REC Limited has reported its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year 2025-26, ending June 30, 2025, showcasing robust growth across key performance indicators. On a standalone basis, the company's net profit rose sharply by 29% year-on-year (YoY), reaching ₹44.51 billion, up from ₹34.42 billion in Q1 FY 2024-25.

The company also witnessed a significant 36% YoY increase in total disbursements, which grew from ₹436.52 billion to ₹595.08 billion. Notably, disbursements to the renewable energy sector saw a substantial 35% rise, underscoring REC’s continued focus on supporting clean and sustainable energy initiatives.

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

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