Metals major Hindustan Zinc on Friday declared a first interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share for the ongoing financial year 2027, with the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders being fixed on April 30.

Hindustan Zinc announces Rs 11/share dividend: Check record date, other key details

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Metals major Hindustan Zinc on Friday declared a first interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share for the ongoing financial year 2027, with the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders being fixed on April 30.

The Vedanta Group company said that 550% interim dividend on a face value of Rs 2 per share will lead to a total payout of Rs 4,648 crore. This latest dividend announcement marks a continuation of Hindustan Zinc's steady tradition of rewarding shareholders. It is important to note that only those shareholders who own the company’s shares in their demat accounts as on the record date will be eligible for dividend payment.

Hindustan Zinc dividend yield

Hindustan Zinc has announced 44 dividends since 2001 and the stock has a dividend yield of 1.7% at the current market price, according to data on Trendlyne. In FY25, the company paid interim dividends of Rs 10 (May 2024) and Rs 19 (August 2024), with prior payouts of Rs 6 and Rs 7 in the early part of FY 2023–24.

Most recently, it paid Rs 10 interim dividend to its shareholders in June 2025. Its parent company, Vedanta, is also known for its high dividend payouts.

Hindustan Zinc Q4 earnings

The dividend announcement came along with the firm’s Q4 earnings announcement. Hindustan Zinc reported a 68% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,033 crore for the January-March quarter of FY26, as compared to Rs 3,003 crore in the year ago period. The Vedanta-arm’s revenue meanwhile rose 49% YoY to Rs 13,544 crore during the quarter under review.

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Hindustan Zinc is India's largest producer of zinc, lead, and silver. The company operates fully integrated mining and smelting facilities across Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. It accounts for nearly 80% of India's primary zinc production and is among the world's top 10 silver producers. The company's operations include underground mines, captive power plants, and smelting facilities, ensuring self-sufficiency in raw materials and energy.

The shares of the company were trading with marginal losses after the release of the results and the announcement of the dividend. The stock has gained around 19% in one month, but declined nearly 4% in 2026 so far. The shares of the company in the longer term have jumped 85% in three years and 97% in five years.

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