Several pharmaceutical companies are attracting investor attention after announcing dividends for FY26 along with their record dates.
Major pharma firms such as Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Cipla, Divi's Laboratories and Abbott India are among the key stocks in focus.
A record date is the date on which a company checks its shareholder records to determine who is eligible to receive the dividend.
Torrent Pharmaceuticals has recommended a final dividend of ₹9 per share on a face value of ₹5 each.
The company has fixed Friday, May 29, as the record date for the dividend payout, subject to shareholder approval.
With this, Torrent Pharma’s total dividend payout for FY26 stands at ₹38 per share.
Cipla has announced a final dividend of ₹13 per share.
The record date to determine eligible shareholders is Friday, June 5.
This will be the company’s only dividend payout for FY26 if approved by shareholders.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has declared a final dividend of ₹5 per share on shares with a face value of Re 1.
Earlier, the company had already paid an interim dividend of ₹11 per share.
If approved, Sun Pharma’s total dividend payout for FY26 will reach ₹16 per share. The company is yet to announce the record date and payment date for the final dividend.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has fixed Friday, July 10, as the record date for its final dividend of ₹8 per share.
The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting.
This is the only dividend announced by the company for FY26.
Abbott India has announced its highest-ever dividend payout.
The company has proposed:
This takes the total FY26 dividend payout to ₹656 per share.
The record date has been fixed as Friday, July 24, and eligible shareholders are expected to receive the payment on or after August 18, subject to approval.
Divi's Laboratories has proposed a final dividend of ₹30 per share on shares with a face value of ₹2 each.
The record date for the dividend is Friday, July 24.
The company’s annual general meeting is scheduled for August 10.
Gland Pharma has recommended a final dividend of ₹20 per share.
The company has fixed Tuesday, August 11, as the record date for determining eligible shareholders.
The dividend will be paid after shareholder approval at the annual general meeting.
| Company | Dividend | Record Date |
| Torrent Pharma | ₹9 | May 29 |
| Cipla | ₹13 | June 5 |
| Dr. Reddy’s | ₹8 | July 10 |
| Abbott India | ₹656 (including special dividend) | July 24 |
| Divi’s Laboratories | ₹30 | July 24 |
| Gland Pharma | ₹20 | August 11 |
| Sun Pharma | ₹5 | Yet to be announced |
Pharma stocks are likely to remain in focus as companies continue rewarding shareholders with strong dividend payouts. Investors should keep an eye on upcoming record dates to remain eligible for these dividends.
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Published on: May 25, 2026, 12:15 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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