Vedanta’s board has announced its fourth interim dividend for FY25 at ₹8.5 per share, with the record date set as December 24. The total cash outflow for this dividend amounts to ₹3300 crore, aligning with the company’s consistent focus on shareholder returns. Promoters, who hold a 56.4% stake in Vedanta, stand to gain significantly from this distribution.
This announcement follows Vedanta’s earlier third interim dividend of ₹20 per share, indicating a healthy dividend payout trend for the year. The company’s total dividend declared for FY25 so far stands at ₹43.5 per share, translating to a massive outflow of approximately ₹16,800 crore.
The strong cash flow position enabling these payouts has been bolstered by dividend inflows from Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), where Vedanta holds a 63.4% stake. So far in FY25, HZL has contributed ₹7800 crore in dividends to Vedanta, supporting its liquidity and robust capital return policy.
Vedanta’s consistent dividend announcements highlight its strategy to reward shareholders amid volatile commodity prices. However, investors will keep a close eye on the sustainability of these payouts in the coming quarters.
