On June 20, 2025, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a central public sector engineering and manufacturing company based in New Delhi, India, announced July 11, 2025, as the record date for its final dividend. This update triggered a nearly 2% rise in its share price during intraday trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The dividend, if approved in the upcoming Annual General Meeting, is expected to be paid by August 23, 2025.
Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) climbed nearly 2% on June 20, 2025, after the company announced that it has fixed July 11, 2025, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for its final dividend for FY25. BHEL is a government-owned engineering and manufacturing firm headquartered in New Delhi, operating under India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries.
The company stated in an exchange filing that eligible shareholders as of the record date would receive a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share, equivalent to 25% of the paid-up equity capital. The dividend payout is subject to approval at the company’s upcoming 61st Annual General Meeting, scheduled for July 25, 2025. If approved, the dividend will be paid on or before August 23, 2025.
Following the announcement, BHEL’s stock rose to an intraday high of ₹251.95 per share, up 1.98% from the previous close. Around 1:40 PM, the shares were trading at ₹249 apiece on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), with the BSE Sensex also up by over 1% at that time.
Financial Highlights
BHEL recently reported its fourth-quarter results for FY25, posting a 3% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹504.45 crore. The growth was largely driven by its industry segment, with revenue from this vertical rising to ₹2,800.96 crore compared to ₹2,091.98 crore in Q4 FY24.
The company’s total income for Q4FY25 reached ₹9,142.64 crore, up from ₹8,416.84 crore a year earlier. For the full fiscal year, consolidated net profit stood at ₹533.90 crore, a significant rise from ₹282.22 crore in FY24. Annual total income also grew to ₹28,804.79 crore from ₹24,439.05 crore year-on-year.
About BHEL
Established in 1964, BHEL is one of India’s largest power plant equipment manufacturers and plays a critical role in sectors including energy, transportation, defence, and industry. It offers comprehensive services spanning design, engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning. BHEL is part of the BSE 200 index and currently has a market capitalization of ₹86,703 crore.
The stock’s 52-week high and low stand at ₹335.40 and ₹176 respectively, indicating strong investor interest in the company’s strategic growth and consistent performance.
As BHEL prepares for its AGM, shareholders and market watchers are closely observing the stock’s movements, driven by the dividend announcement and the company’s robust financials.