India-based mining and metals powerhouse Vedanta Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has declared a ₹7 per share interim dividend for FY2025–26, amounting to approximately ₹2,737 crore. The payout complements the company’s broader financial strategy, including the recent sale of its 1.6% stake in Hindustan Zinc, and reflects a strong focus on shareholder returns amid capital expenditure and restructuring plans.
At its Board meeting held today, Vedanta Limited, a prominent mining and metals conglomerate, approved an interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for FY2025–26. The dividend, based on a face value of ₹1 per share, totals approximately ₹2,737 crore. Shareholders eligible for the payout are those holding shares as of June 24, 2025, the stipulate record date. Dividend payments will follow the regulatory timelines.
This interim payout underscores Vedanta’s ongoing commitment to rewarding investors despite significant capital expenditure and a major corporate restructuring. The announcement aligns with the company’s recent recapitalisation efforts, including the divestment of a 1.6% stake in Hindustan Zinc Limited — a move that yielded ₹3,028 crore — as part of a sweeping demerger into five sector-focused units.
Vedanta further benefits from dividend inflows from its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc. A recent ₹10 per share payout from HZL is expected to bring in another ₹2,679.54 crore to the parent company, bolstering liquidity and supporting its deleveraging strategy.
The company’s twin actions — returning capital to shareholders and consolidating its balance sheet — reflect a disciplined financial strategy centered on shareholder value creation. With both internal restructuring and external cash flows in place, Vedanta continues to position itself for future growth and operational independence.
