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Shares of mining and metals giant Vedanta Ltd are in focus today after the company’s board approved its second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The development came even as broader equity benchmarks faced selling pressure in IT and banking counters, leading to a mixed session for investors. The board has announced the Vedanta Interim Dividend, rewarding long-term shareholders.
Market analysts are keeping a close watch on the Vedanta Share Price movements. Vedanta shares opened the session in positive territory, starting at Rs. 453.95 on the BSE against its previous close of Rs. 446.80. On the NSE, it began at Rs. 451.65 compared to the earlier Rs. 446.90.
The stock touched an intraday high of Rs. 452 and later slipped to a low of Rs. 443.70. At the press time, the stock is trading at Rs. 445.20, reflecting a marginal decline of 0.3% from its previous session’s close. Vedanta continues to diversify its portfolio across the energy and mining sectors.
The company’s market capitalization stood at Rs. 1.74 lakh crore. Technically, the stock continues to trade above all the major moving averages, suggesting sustained positive momentum.
Vedanta’s board approved a second interim dividend of Rs. 16 per equity share (face value Rs. 1 each) for FY26. The total payout for this round of dividends stands at Rs. 6,256 crore.
The recent Vedanta Stock Performance reflects global commodity market trends. This is the second dividend declared by the company in the current financial year. Vedanta declared its first interim dividend of Rs. 7 per share and a total payout of Rs. 2,737 crore on June 18, 2025.
The company has fixed August 27, 2025, as the record date to determine shareholders. Eligible to receive the dividend. Consequently, the stock will trade ex-dividend on the same day.
A steady Vedanta Dividend Yield makes the company attractive to income-focused investors. Investors must hold Vedanta shares in their demat accounts by August 26, 2025, to qualify for the payout.
Vedanta’s stock has been on a steady run, gaining over 3% this week. The stock hit its 52-week high of Rs. 526.95 on December 16, 2024, while its 52-week low of Rs. 363 was recorded on April 7, 2025.
Vedanta has delivered an imporessive 242% return over the last 5 years, outperforming a benchmark index, which was up around 112% over that same period. Over the previous 2 years, the stock price has increased by 90%, but it has fallen by 2.6% over the last 12 months.
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Vedanta remains one of the most consistently dividend-paying companies in the Indian stock market. Throughout the last 12 months, Vedanta has paid dividends of Rs. 35.5 a share, making it a top-dividend-paying stock with an approximate dividend yield of 8%.
Analysts note that the company's strategy of balancing shareholders' payouts against growth of the business has maintained investor interest in the industry during the ups and downs of commodity prices.
The announcement of a strong second interim dividend should further reinforce their confidence in Vedanta's long-term financial sustainability.
