Sun TV Network Sets March 12 As Record Date For 4th Interim Dividend; Shares Rise 2.92%

Mumbai, March 12: Sun TV Network Limited informed stock exchanges that March 12, 2026 has been fixed as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the proposed fourth interim dividend for FY 2025–26, a corporate action that coincided with buying interest in the stock during Thursday’s trading session, pushing the shares 2.92% higher to ₹594.90 as of 12:51 pm IST on March 12, 2026, according to exchange data.

Record Date And Dividend Process

Sun TV Network Limited disclosed the record date through a regulatory filing addressed to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The communication was submitted pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company stated that Thursday, March 12, 2026 would serve as the record date for determining entitlement to the fourth interim dividend for the financial year 2025–26, if approved. The dividend proposal is scheduled to be considered at the board meeting to be held on March 6, 2026, as referenced in the exchange filing.

According to the disclosure, any interim dividend declared will be paid within 30 days from the date of declaration, in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Record dates play a key operational role in corporate actions because only shareholders appearing in the company’s register on that date become eligible to receive the dividend payout.

The filing was signed by R. Ravi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, who submitted the notification to the exchanges on March 3, 2026.

Share Price Reaction

Sun TV Network share price traded higher in Thursday’s session following the corporate update and continued dividend visibility for the financial year.

The stock was trading at ₹594.90, up ₹16.90 or 2.92%, as of 12:51 pm IST on March 12, 2026, compared with the previous close of ₹578.00, according to market data. Trading showed the stock touching a high of ₹597.25 and a low of ₹565.60 so far, while the opening price stood at ₹572.00.

Dividend announcements and record date confirmations often influence investor positioning in media sector stocks because interim payouts contribute to overall shareholder return expectations.

Company Background

Sun TV Network Limited is one of India’s largest television broadcasters with a strong presence across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam language markets. The group operates a portfolio of satellite television channels, FM radio stations and digital streaming assets.

The company’s channels include entertainment, news and movie formats, supported by advertising revenue and subscription income from distribution platforms. Over the years Sun TV has also expanded into film production and digital media initiatives aimed at regional language audiences.

Its shares are listed on both BSE (Scrip Code: 532733) and the National Stock Exchange under the symbol SUNTV.

Conclusion

The confirmation of March 12, 2026 as the record date marks the procedural step ahead of a potential fourth interim dividend decision for FY 2025–26. Investors will now closely track the outcome of the board meeting scheduled for March 6, 2026, where the dividend proposal is expected to be considered.

Meanwhile, the stock remained firm during the trading session on March 12, 2026, reflecting steady market interest amid continued dividend visibility and stable operating fundamentals in the regional broadcasting segment.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/SUNTV/Sun-TV-Network-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/SUNTV1_03032026151110_Record_date_Intimation_to_SE_03032026_SD.pdf