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Indian Oil Dividend: Record Date Today for ₹2 Interim Payout to IOC Shareholders

Indian Oil’s ₹2 per share interim dividend record date is today, March 12, 2026. Eligible shareholders will receive the payout by April 5, 2026.
Indian Oil Dividend: Record Date Today for ₹2 Interim Payout to IOC Shareholders

New Delhi, March 12, 2026 – Today is the record date for the interim dividend announced by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, marking an important milestone for investors holding shares of the state-owned energy major.

Earlier this month, the Board of Directors of Indian Oil Corporation Limited approved the second interim dividend for FY 2025-26 at 20%, translating to ₹2 per equity share with a face value of ₹10.

Shareholders who hold IOC shares as of March 12, 2026 will be eligible to receive the dividend payout. According to the company’s announcement, the dividend will be credited to eligible investors on or before April 5, 2026.

 

IOC Interim Dividend Details

  • Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited

  • Dividend Amount: ₹2 per equity share

  • Dividend Rate: 20%

  • Face Value: ₹10 per share

  • Record Date: March 12, 2026 (Today)

  • Dividend Payment Deadline: On or before April 5, 2026

  • Stock Exchanges: NSE – IOC | BSE – 530965

 

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

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Why the Record Date Matters

The record date determines which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend. Investors whose names appear in the company’s shareholder records at the close of trading on March 12 will qualify for the ₹2 per share payout.

Dividend announcements from major public sector companies like Indian Oil Corporation Limited often attract strong attention from income-focused investors, as PSU stocks are known for stable dividend payouts.

 

Indian Oil’s Strong Business Position

Indian Oil Corporation Limited remains India’s largest oil refining and fuel marketing company, operating an extensive nationwide energy infrastructure.

The company’s core operations include:

  • petroleum refining

  • pipeline transportation

  • fuel marketing and distribution

  • petrochemicals

  • renewable and alternative energy projects

This diversified business model allows the company to generate steady cash flows while continuing to reward shareholders through dividends.

 

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Long-Term Outlook

Alongside its traditional energy operations, Indian Oil is increasing investments in clean energy initiatives such as green hydrogen, biofuels, and renewable power projects. These initiatives aim to strengthen the company’s role in India’s evolving energy transition.

With the record date falling today, investors will now watch for the dividend payout expected by early April 2026.

 

About Indian Oil

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, headquartered at ‘IndianOil Bhavan’, G-9, Ali Yavar Jung Marg, Bandra (East), Mumbai, is a Maharatna public sector enterprise and India’s largest commercial oil company. The company operates a vast network of refineries, pipelines, fuel retail outlets, and petrochemical facilities, playing a crucial role in India’s energy security and fuel supply chain.

Over the years, Indian Oil has expanded beyond its traditional oil and gas operations, investing in petrochemicals, renewable energy, green hydrogen, biofuels, and sustainable fuel technologies to support India’s long-term clean energy transition.

With the second interim dividend for FY 2025-26, Indian Oil continues its commitment to delivering consistent returns to shareholders while simultaneously investing in refining expansion, infrastructure development, and future-ready energy solutions, reinforcing its leadership in India’s evolving energy sector.

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