BEL Announces Interim Dividend of ₹1.95 Per Share for FY 2025-26: Record Date Set for March 5, 2026

Limited (BEL), India's leading state-owned defence electronics company, has declared an interim dividend of ₹1.95 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. This announcement comes as a positive signal for investors amid the company's strong performance in the defence sector. The Board of Directors approved the interim dividend during a meeting held on February 27, 2026. The dividend amounts to 195% on the face value of ₹1 per fully paid-up equity share. BEL will distribute this cash reward to eligible shareholders, with the total payout estimated in line with the company's robust cash reserves and profitability. To determine eligibility, the company has fixed Thursday, March 5, 2026, as the record date. Shareholders whose names appear in the register of members or as beneficial owners in depository records as of this date will qualify for the interim dividend. The payment is expected to be made within 30 days from the date of declaration, in compliance with regulatory requirements.