REC Limited Announces Record Date of March 20, 2026 for Fourth Interim Dividend

REC Limited has notified the stock exchanges that it has fixed March 20, 2026 as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the fourth interim dividend for the financial year 2025–26. 

The announcement follows the company’s board meeting held on March 16, 2026, where the dividend was approved. Investors whose names appear in the company’s records on the specified date will be entitled to receive the dividend, subject to applicable tax regulations.

Record Date for Fourth Interim Dividend

REC Limited informed the exchanges that March 20, 2026 has been determined as the record date for identifying shareholders eligible to receive the fourth interim dividend for FY26.

The record date is used to establish which investors are entitled to receive the dividend. Shareholders holding the company’s equity shares in their demat or physical accounts on this date will qualify for the dividend payment.

Dividend Details

The company’s board approved a fourth interim dividend of ₹3.20 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.

The dividend amount corresponds to 32% of the face value of ₹10 per share. Once approved, the dividend will be distributed to shareholders whose names appear in the company’s records as of the record date.

Payment Timeline

REC Limited indicated that the dividend will be paid on or before April 14, 2026.

The payment will be made after verification of shareholder records as per the list provided by the depositories and the company’s registrar and transfer agent.

Taxation on Dividend Income

The company also noted that dividend payments will be subject to tax deduction at source (TDS) in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Shareholders may receive dividend income after applicable tax deductions, depending on their tax status and the documentation submitted to the company or its registrar.

Guidance for Shareholders

REC Limited advised shareholders to ensure that their demat account details, PAN information and bank account particulars are updated with their depository participants or with the company’s registrar and transfer agent.

Keeping these records updated helps ensure timely credit of dividend payments and reduces delays caused by incomplete information.

REC Share Price Performance

As of March 16, 2026, at 15:20 PM, shares of REC Limited were trading at ₹332.40, up ₹0.90 or 0.27% from the previous close of ₹331.50. During the trading session, the stock opened at ₹332.00, touched an intraday high of ₹335.40, and fell to a low of ₹326.70, with the indicative close at ₹333.00.

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Conclusion

The announcement of the record date provides clarity to investors regarding eligibility for REC Limited’s fourth interim dividend for FY26. Shareholders intending to receive the dividend must ensure that they hold the company’s shares before the specified record date and that their account details are properly updated with their depository participants.

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