Bharat Electronics Limited has announced an interim dividend of ₹1.95 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The payout applies to fully paid-up equity shares with a face value of ₹1 each, translating to a dividend of 195% on the face value.
As per the filing, the decision was taken at a meeting of the company’s board of directors held on 27 February 2026.
The company has set Thursday, 5 March 2026 as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the interim dividend. Shareholders whose names appear in the company’s records on this date will be entitled to receive the declared dividend for FY26.
According to the company’s filing, the interim dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of declaration. This timeline is in line with regulatory requirements governing dividend distribution for listed companies.
The board meeting during which the dividend was approved happened on February 27, 2026. The announcement follows an earlier communication dated 18 February 2026, which had informed exchanges that the board would consider an interim dividend.
Bharat Electronics Limited is a government-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Defence. Its registered office is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The dividend declaration forms part of the company’s financial year 2025-26 capital distribution to shareholders.
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As of February 27, 2026, 3:30 pm, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) share price closed at ₹442.10, a 1.55% decrease from the previous closing price.
The company has declared an interim dividend for the ongoing financial year. The record date to determine eligible shareholders is 5 March 2026. Eligible investors will receive ₹1.95 per share, with payment to be completed within 30 days.
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Published on: Feb 28, 2026, 9:17 AM IST
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