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Vedanta shares in focus as investors watch today's board meet to consider fourth interim dividend; check record date

Once approved, this will be the latest payout in what has been a significant year for Vedanta’s dividend distribution. So far in FY25, the company has declared dividends totaling Rs 35 per share.

December 16, 2024 / 08:58 IST
Vedanta said that the record date for determining shareholders’ eligibility for the proposed dividend is set as Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
     
     
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    Vedanta Ltd’s board of directors will meet today to consider and approve the company’s fourth interim dividend for the financial year 2024-25, adding to Rs 35 per share that it has already distributed to investors so far this fiscal year.

    The Anil Agarwal-controlled mining and metals giant said in a stock exchange filing last week that the record date for determining shareholders’ eligibility for the proposed dividend is set as Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

    Vedanta dividend history

    Ex-DateAmount (Rs/share)
    10 Sep 202420
    2 Aug 20244
    24 May 202411
    27 Dec 202311
    Vedanta's promoter group, which holds a majority stake, reduced its shareholding in the company from 59.32 percent to 56.38 percent during the July-September quarter. The pledged promoter holdings remained unchanged at 99.99 percent.

    Meanwhile, institutional investors, including foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and mutual funds, have increased their stakes in the company. FIIs raised their holdings from 10.23 percent to 11.45 percent, and mutual funds increased their ownership from 5.34 percent to 7.62 percent in the same quarter.

    Vedanta Ltd's robust share price gain boosts investor confidence

    Vedanta's share price has doubled over the past year to close at Rs 521 on Friday. The stock’s performance has outpaced the benchmark NSE Nifty 50 index, which has risen less than 16 percent in the same period. The rally has taken Vedanta’s market capitalisation to over Rs 1.9 lakh crore.

    The company’s financial performance has been among the key drivers. In the September quarter, Vedanta reported a net profit of Rs 4,352 crore, a significant turnaround from a loss of Rs 1,783 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue from operations declined 3.6 percent year-on-year to Rs 37,171 crore, but quarterly EBITDA jumped 44 percent to Rs 10,364 crore, driven by favourable commodity prices, cost-saving initiatives, and higher premia across its business segments.

    Vedanta's UK-parent improves liquidity

    Vedanta Resources Plc, the parent company of Vedanta Ltd, has made strides in improving its liquidity position by raising over $2 billion through stake sales in the Indian-listed entity. The funds have been used for bond refinancing and equity infusions into existing and new businesses.

    Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on Moneycontrol.com are their own and not those of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

     

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    first published: Dec 16, 2024 08:54 am

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