HAL Recommends ₹10 Final Dividend for FY26; Shares Slip

Mumbai, June 29: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share of face value ₹5 each, representing 200% for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, according to an exchange filing on Monday.

The proposed dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). If approved, the dividend will be paid to eligible shareholders within 30 days of the AGM.

The board has also fixed Friday, August 14, 2026, as the record date for determining the shareholders eligible to receive the final dividend.

Apart from the dividend, HAL’s board approved the appointment of M/s Murthy & Co. LLP, Cost and Management Accountants, as the company’s Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27.

The decisions were taken at the board meeting held on June 29, 2026, the company said.

Stock Market Snapshot

HAL shares traded lower on Monday even after the dividend announcement.

As of 14:16 IST on June 29, 2026, HAL shares were trading at ₹4,325.20, down ₹43.50 or 1.00%. The HAL share price stayed in negative territory as investors assessed the board’s decisions alongside the broader market trend.

Dividend announcements typically attract attention from long-term investors, while the record date becomes an important milestone for shareholders seeking eligibility for the payout.

Company Background

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is India’s largest aerospace and defence manufacturer, engaged in the design, development, production, repair and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, aero engines and defence systems.

The company supplies a wide range of platforms and services to the Indian Armed Forces and continues to play a central role in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing programme. HAL has also been expanding its export footprint and investing in next-generation aerospace technologies.

Conclusion

HAL’s recommendation of a ₹10 per share final dividend underscores its continued commitment to rewarding shareholders while maintaining a healthy capital allocation strategy. With the August 14, 2026 record date now announced, investors will watch the AGM outcome and the company’s robust defence order pipeline for further cues on its long-term growth trajectory.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/HAL/Hindustan-Aeronautics-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/HAL_29062026124357_outcome_boardmeeting_29062026.pdf