ITC Limited, a prominent FMCG conglomerate, has announced a final dividend recommendation of ₹8 per equity share (face value ₹1 each) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This announcement, made following the Q4 FY26 results, pushes the total dividend for the fiscal year to ₹14.50 per share.
Who Is Eligible for the ITC Dividend?
To qualify for this final payout, shareholders must hold ITC shares in their demat accounts by Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This date has been set as the record date for determining the eligibility of members for the final dividend.
The total dividend of ₹14.50 per share for FY26 includes an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per share, which the company's board had previously declared on January 29, 2026. For context, the total dividend distribution for the preceding financial year (FY25) was slightly lower, standing at ₹14.35 per share.
Approval and Payment Schedule
The recommended final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the company's 115th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026. If approved, the dividend payout to eligible shareholders is slated to occur between Friday, July 24, 2026, and Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Historical Dividend Performance
Examining ITC's dividend history reveals consistent payouts. In the calendar year 2025, shareholders received a final dividend of ₹7.85 in May, preceded by an interim dividend of ₹6.50 in February. For 2024, the company distributed a final dividend of ₹7.50 in June and an interim dividend of ₹6.25 in February, demonstrating a steady commitment to shareholder returns.