Vedanta dividend countdown: Anil Agarwal-led company to consider first FY27 payout on October 8

Anil Agarwal-led metals and mining major Vedanta Ltd is set to consider its first interim dividend for the financial year 2026-27.

The company has scheduled a meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to consider and approve the first interim dividend on equity shares, if any, for FY27.

“The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) is proposed to be scheduled on Thursday, October 08, 2026 to consider and approve the First Interim Dividend on equity shares, if any, for the Financial Year 2026-27,” the company said in an exchange filing on the BSE.

The company has fixed Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as the record date for determining the entitlement of equity shareholders to the proposed dividend, if declared.

Vedanta shares ended Monday's trading session at Rs 255 apiece on the BSE, up 1.22% from the previous close of Rs 251.90. During the session, the stock traded between Rs 252.15 and Rs 256.60. The shares have a 52-week high of Rs 360.70 and a low of Rs 167.31 on the BSE. As of October 5, Vedanta's total market capitalisation stood at around Rs 99,714.90 crore.

The dividend announcement comes two days after Vedanta released its production numbers for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026. On October 3, the company reported strong operational performance across several businesses, with Zinc India achieving its highest-ever second-quarter and first-half refined metal production.

Zinc India also recorded its highest first-half mined metal production for the sixth consecutive year at 539 kilotonnes (KT), up 3% year-on-year. First-half refined metal production reached a record 524 KT, marking a 6% year-on-year increase.

During the quarter, Zinc India recorded mined metal production of 271 KT, taking first-half production to 539 KT, driven by higher ore production. Refined metal production stood at 264 KT, up 7% year-on-year, supported by additional capacity unlocked through debottlenecking projects at Chanderiya and Dariba, along with the 160 KTPA roaster at Debari.

Saleable silver production rose 20% year-on-year to 173 metric tonnes, in line with the company's production plan.

Vedanta also reported higher production across its other businesses. The company achieved its highest-ever second-quarter and first-half chrome ore production, while ferrochrome production increased 26% year-on-year to 24 KT. Its Port Business also recorded its highest-ever first-half cargo handling.

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