Chennai Petroleum Fixes August 1 as Record Date for ₹5 Final Dividend for FY25
By Shishta Dutta | Updated at: Jan 12, 2026 02:26 PM IST
Chennai, July 18: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE: CHENNPETRO, BSE: 500110) has announced Friday, 1 August 2025, as the record date for its proposed ₹5 per share final dividend for the financial year 2024–25. This payout, representing 50% of the face value of ₹10, is contingent on shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The record date is a crucial date set by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive a declared dividend. To be eligible for this final dividend, investors must hold shares of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited in their demat accounts as of the close of trading on 1 August 2025.
If approved by shareholders at the AGM, the final dividend will be disbursed within 30 days from the date of the AGM.
FY25 Dividend Snapshot
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend Type | Final Dividend |
| Amount per Share | ₹5 |
| Face Value | ₹10 |
| Percentage | 50% |
| Financial Year | 2024–25 |
| Record Date | August 1, 2025 (Friday) |
| Approval | Subject to AGM confirmation |
| Payment Deadline | Within 30 days post-AGM |
Strong Dividend History: A Multi-Year Overview
Chennai Petroleum has maintained a consistent and often generous dividend-paying track record, particularly over the past three fiscal years, signalling strong cash flows and profitability. A final dividend is typically declared after a company’s full-year financial statements have been audited and approved by the board of directors and subsequently by shareholders at the AGM. It serves as a distribution of a portion of the company’s profits for the concluded financial year.
| Financial Year | Dividend Declared | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 (Proposed) | ₹5 per share | – | Aug 1, 2025 |
| 2023–24 | ₹55 per share | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| 2022–23 | ₹27 per share | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| 2021–22 | ₹2 per share | Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| 2020–21 | No Dividend (AGM held) | Sep 3, 2020 | – |
| 2019–20 | No Dividend (AGM held) | Aug 9, 2019 | – |
| 2018–19 | ₹18.50 per share | Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| 2017–18 | ₹21 per share | Aug 14, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 |
Insight: CPCL rewarded investors with a cumulative ₹84 per share over FY23 and FY24, reflecting robust financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns during the post-pandemic recovery cycle.
Financial Snapshot
For the financial year ended 31 March 2025, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited reported a total revenue of ₹59,381.26 crore and a net profit after tax (PAT) of ₹214.09 crore. This indicates a decrease in revenue and a significant drop in PAT compared to the previous fiscal year (FY24), which saw total revenue of ₹66,396.20 crore and PAT of ₹2,745.07 crore. The company’s market capitalisation stands at approximately ₹11,127 crore. Its trailing twelve-month (TTM) Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 51.99, and the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio is 1.36. The current dividend yield is 0.67%.
Current Market Performance
As of 11:35 IST on 18 July 2025, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s shares are trading at ₹757.15 on the NSE, marking a gain of 1.32% from its previous close of ₹747.25. The stock opened at ₹748.00 today, indicating positive investor sentiment following the dividend announcement.
What’s Next?
Investors will closely monitor the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholder approval for the ₹5 final dividend will be sought. If approved, the dividend is expected to be disbursed within 30 days post-AGM. Market participants may also watch for further guidance from the management on FY26 prospects, especially amid the sharp decline in FY25 profits. In the short term, the stock may see support from dividend-driven buying. However, sustained upside will likely depend on signs of earnings recovery and margin improvement in the coming quarters.
Company Overview
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a group company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, is a key player in South India’s energy landscape. Headquartered in Chennai, CPCL operates a major refinery in Manali and is listed on both NSE and BSE. The company specialises in refining crude oil and producing petroleum products for industrial and domestic use.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/CHENNPETRO_18072025105217_Record_Date_Intimation_to_SE.pdf
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