Call dividend payment date announced; Stock rises 5%. Check details

Bharat Electronics LTD (BEL) announced on Wednesday that on 23 September it will pay a dividend of RS 0.90 per share (90% of the nominal value) for FY25.

The company had previously repaired on 14 August as a record date to determine eligible shareholders for the payment. Bel Rose shares 5% in today’s trade after the announcement.

Shares of companies usually trade ex-dividend on the day or a day before the record date. When a company goes ex-dividend on a certain date, the shares do not have the value of the next dividend payment. An ex-dividend date also determines which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend payment.

Taxed in Bengaluru, Bel is a Navratna Defense Public sector that is undertaken under the Ministry of Defense. It is an important supplier of advanced electronics, radars, communication systems and Avionica to the Indian forces. Over the years it has also been diversified in civil domains such as e-government, domestic safety and solutions for renewable energy.

Strong financial performance

The state ownership in the Aerospace and Defense electronics Major reported in the first quarter of FY26, a growth of 5% on an annual basis (YOY) compared to RS 4.199 Crore in the same period last year.

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With a growing defense budget and the emphasis on ‘Make in India’, Bel remains a preferred game for investors looking for exposure to the Indian space and defense sector. Analysts note that the stable dividend record of the company, the healthy margins and a large order book offer comfort despite volatility in the wider market.

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