Vedanta Share Price in Focus; Board to Consider Third Interim Dividend on March 23

Vedanta Ltd has announced that its board will meet on March 23, 2026, to evaluate a potential third interim dividend for the financial year. The update comes alongside recent financial results that reflect year-on-year growth in profit and revenue, while compliance measures such as trading window closure have also been outlined.

Board Meeting and Dividend Consideration

The company has scheduled a board meeting to deliberate on the declaration of a third interim dividend for FY26. If approved, eligible shareholders will be identified based on a record date set for March 28, 2026.

Record Date and Shareholder Eligibility

Vedanta has specified that shareholders holding equity shares as of the record date will be considered eligible for the proposed dividend. This step is part of the standard process followed for dividend distribution.

Trading Window Closure

In line with insider trading regulations, the company has closed its trading window for designated persons from March 19 to March 25, 2026. This restriction is intended to ensure compliance and prevent trading based on unpublished price-sensitive information.

Financial Performance in Q3

Vedanta reported a notable increase in its financial performance during the third quarter. Net profit rose to ₹5,710 crore, reflecting a significant increase compared to ₹3,547 crore in the same period last year.

Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹45,899 crore, showing growth from ₹38,526 crore in the corresponding period.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased to ₹6,866 crore, while margins were recorded at 29.4%. Additionally, other income rose to ₹492 crore from ₹339 crore year-on-year.

Vedanta’s Share Price Performance

As of March 19, 2026, Vedanta’s share price was ₹680.05, marking a marginal increase of 0.15% compared to the previous close. During the trading session, the stock opened at ₹667.00 and moved within a range of ₹664.15 to ₹688.70.

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Conclusion

The upcoming board meeting will determine whether Vedanta proceeds with a third interim dividend for FY26. Alongside this, the company’s recent financial performance indicates growth across key metrics, while regulatory compliance measures remain in place ahead of the announcement.

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