New Delhi : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has officially announced the record date for its final dividend of ₹1 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26, providing clarity to investors regarding their eligibility for the dividend payout.
According to a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on August 6, 2026, the company has fixed Friday, September 4, 2026, as the record date for determining eligible shareholders.
₹1 Final Dividend Subject to Shareholder Approval
The Board of Directors had earlier recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share while approving the company’s financial results in May 2026. However, the dividend will be subject to approval by shareholders at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Once approved, the dividend will be paid to all eligible shareholders whose names appear in the company’s register of members or in the records of depositories as of the record date.
Record Date Determines Dividend Eligibility
The record date is a crucial milestone for investors because it determines who is entitled to receive the dividend. Shareholders holding ONGC shares in their demat or physical accounts on September 4, 2026, will be eligible to receive the final dividend, provided it receives shareholder approval at the AGM.
Investors planning to purchase ONGC shares to qualify for the dividend should ensure that their transactions are completed in accordance with the applicable settlement cycle so that their names appear in the company’s records on the record date.
Key Highlights
- Company: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Final Dividend: ₹1 per equity share
- Financial Year: 2025–26
- Record Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Approval Status: Subject to shareholders’ approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Disclosure: Official filing submitted to NSE and BSE by the Company Secretary
Importance for Dividend Investors
While the announcement represents a routine corporate action, it is an important update for dividend-focused investors. The declaration of the record date enables shareholders to plan their investments and ensures transparency regarding dividend eligibility in line with SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations.
The company has advised investors to ensure their shareholding is properly reflected in their accounts before the September 4, 2026 record date to remain eligible for the dividend distribution.
With the record date now confirmed, ONGC shareholders can look forward to receiving the ₹1 per share final dividend after the proposal is approved at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and the payment process is completed.
