Vedanta's board OKs Rs 5 interim dividend for FY27

Vedanta announced that its first interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, amounting to approximately Rs 1,955 crore.

The company?s board approved the interim dividend on October 8, 2026. The dividend is being paid on the face value of Rs 1 per equity share. The record date for determining shareholders? eligibility for the interim dividend is 14 October 2026.

Vedanta is a step-down subsidiary of Vedanta Resources. Vedanta houses the Group?s base metals portfolio, including Zinc India, Zinc International, copper and other emerging businesses such as nickel. The entity, through its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc, is among the largest producers of zinc, lead and silver, commanding a strong market position in India.

The company had reported 152% jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,294 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 2,102 crore in Q1 FY26. Consolidated revenue for the period under review was Rs 23,456 crore, up 51% YoY.

The scrip declined 3.10% to settle at Rs 253.10 on the BSE.

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