Vedanta Share Price in Focus Ahead of Interim Dividend; Record Date Set for October 14, 2026

Vedanta Limited has declared its first interim dividend for the financial year 2026-27 at ₹5 per equity share. The board approved the dividend on October 8, 2026, with the total payout estimated at ₹1,955 crore. 

The dividend is applicable to equity shares with a face value of ₹1 each. The company disclosed the decision in a filing with the BSE, confirming the amount and the financial year to which it relates. 

October 14 Record Date 

The company has fixed Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders eligible for the dividend. Eligibility will be based on the applicable record-date requirements. 

This is Vedanta’s first dividend payout since its shares were adjusted following the major demerger earlier in 2026. The latest declaration sets the dividend at ₹5 per share, with the total distribution estimated at ₹1,955 crore. 

Dividend Details 

In its October 8 filing, Vedanta stated that the board had approved the first interim dividend for FY27. The company estimated the total payout at approximately ₹1,955 crore. 

Vedanta has a record of regular dividend payments. The latest announcement sets out the amount payable per share and the date for determining eligible shareholders. 

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Vedanta Share Price Performance  

As of October 12, 2026, 11:25 am, Vedanta share price was trading at ₹264.15, a 0.06% increase from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Vedanta has declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share for FY27, with a total payout of ₹1,955 crore. The record date is October 14, 2026, while the stock’s reported returns stand at 51% over one year and 234% over three years. 

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