Record date for the purpose of payment of final dividend for FY 2025-26
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Cipla's Board has recommended a final dividend of INR 13 per equity share (face value INR 2) for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been fixed as 5th June, 2026. The company also reported audited financial results showing consolidated net profit of INR 542.51 crore for FY 2025-26, down from INR 1,268.60 crore in the previous year. An exceptional item of INR 275.91 crore related to increased gratuity and leave liabilities due to new labour codes impacted profits. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements.
The dividend of INR 13 per share represents a positive signal for income-focused investors. However, the significant decline in net profit year-on-year may concern growth-oriented shareholders. The stock could see modest positive reaction to the dividend announcement pending final shareholder approval.