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Indian Oil Declares 2nd Interim Dividend FY 2025-26 at 20%

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) announces 2nd interim dividend of 20% for FY 2025-26. Payment to shareholders on or before 5 April 2026; record date is 12 March 2026.
Indian Oil Declares 2nd Interim Dividend FY 2025-26 at 20%

Mumbai, 6 March 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), India’s largest state-owned oil and gas company, declared a 2nd interim dividend of 20%, which amounts to Rs. 2 per equity share of Rs. 10 each, for the financial year 2025-26. The payment to eligible shareholders will be made on or before 5 April 2026, according to the company’s official announcement.

Record Date and Shareholder Eligibility

The Board of Directors of IOC has fixed 12 March 2026 as the record date to determine the shareholders eligible to receive the interim dividend. Shareholders holding shares on this date will be entitled to the dividend.

The announcement was made during a Board meeting held today, which started at 1:00 PM and concluded at 1:30 PM. The meeting reviewed IOC’s financial performance and approved the interim dividend, reflecting the company’s strong operational results and continued commitment to rewarding its shareholders.

Dividend Highlights

  • Dividend Rate: 20% (Rs. 2 per equity share)

  • Face Value: Rs. 10 per share

  • Payment Date: On or before 5 April 2026

  • Record Date: 12 March 2026

  • Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (CIN: L23201MH1959GO1011388)

  • Stock Codes: NSE – IOC, BSE – 530965, ISIN – INE242A01010


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Strong Financial Performance and Shareholder Focus

The declaration of the 2nd interim dividend underlines IOC’s robust financial health amid a dynamic global energy market. The company has maintained a strong revenue stream through its diversified portfolio, which includes refining, pipeline transportation, marketing of petroleum products, and petrochemicals.

This move also reflects Indian Oil’s shareholder-friendly approach, balancing capital reinvestment for growth with consistent returns to investors. Interim dividends are often considered a sign of confidence by a company in its current and future profitability, signaling to the market that it continues to generate strong cash flows.

 

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About Indian Oil

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, headquartered at ‘IndianOil Bhavan’, G-9, Ali Yavar Jung Marg, Bandra (East), Mumbai, is a Maharatna PSU and the largest commercial oil company in India. Over the decades, IOC has played a critical role in ensuring energy security, operational excellence, and sustainable development, serving millions of customers across India.

With the 2nd interim dividend for FY 2025-26, IOC continues its legacy of rewarding shareholders while strategically investing in refining, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects to maintain its position as a leader in India’s energy sector.

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