Chennai Petroleum dividend: Rs 8 interim payout in 2026

Interim dividend announcement and key dates

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) announced an interim dividend of Rs 8.0 per share on March 27, 2026. The record date for the interim dividend was set as April 2, 2026. The ex-dividend date listed for this interim dividend was also April 2, 2026. The interim dividend was shown as 80% and the dividend per share was Rs 8.0. For shareholders, the record date determines eligibility to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is the date from which the stock typically trades without the dividend entitlement.

Where this decision sits in CPCL’s board calendar

CPCL’s board meeting schedule around this dividend is clearly laid out in the available timeline. A board meeting dated March 26, 2026 was associated with the interim dividend. The same timeline shows the board meeting being announced on March 20, 2026 with the purpose noted as “Interim Dividend.” In addition, CPCL held a board meeting on January 24, 2026 for quarterly results, announced on January 16, 2026. Earlier board meetings in FY2026 included October 27, 2025 (quarterly results; announced October 17, 2025) and July 25, 2025 (quarterly results; announced July 17, 2025). The AGM was scheduled for August 25, 2025, with the AGM announcement dated July 21, 2025.

Dividend track record shown in the data

The dividend table provided also lists CPCL’s recent dividend history across interim and final payouts. Along with the interim dividend of Rs 8.0 per share for 2026, multiple final dividends are shown for earlier years. These include a final dividend of Rs 5.0 per share with an ex-dividend date of August 1, 2025, and earlier final dividends of Rs 55.0 per share (ex-date July 19, 2024) and Rs 27.0 per share (ex-date August 4, 2023). A smaller final dividend of Rs 2.0 per share is listed with an ex-dividend date of August 8, 2022. The table also specifies the announced dates associated with each dividend entry.

Dividend summary table

AGM dates listed for Chennai Petroleum

The AGM section provided includes meeting dates and announcement dates for recent years. The AGM meeting date listed for 2025 was August 25, 2025 (announcement date July 21, 2025). For 2024, the AGM date was August 7, 2024 (announcement date July 8, 2024). For 2023, the AGM date was August 22, 2023 (announcement date July 24, 2023). For 2022, the AGM date was August 23, 2022 (announcement date June 20, 2022). These dates are relevant for investors tracking shareholder voting items and other statutory approvals, separate from dividend declarations.

Corporate updates: Navratna status and company secretary change

Two corporate updates were listed in the provided data for June 2026. CPCL was granted Navratna status by the Government of India on June 19, 2026. Separately, an update dated June 26 notes that Shri P Shankar would retire on June 30, 2026, and Lalit Kumar Mohanty was appointed Company Secretary from July 1, 2026. These items are distinct from dividend actions but are part of the corporate event flow that investors often track.

Stock and company snapshot provided alongside the events

The data set includes multiple market-related datapoints. One line states: “Chennai Petro share price is Rs 959.75 as on 27 Mar, 2026, 03:59 PM IST” and also shows a move of -37.55 (-3.63%). Another snapshot lists Market Cap at ₹ 17,177 Cr and Current Price at ₹ 1,154, with a 52-week high/low of ₹ 1,249 / ₹ 621. These figures reflect the values shown in the source text and may come from different snapshots or timestamps. For readers, the key takeaway is that the dividend announcement sits within a broader set of market and corporate events being tracked for the stock.

Board meetings and upcoming agenda items

The latest board meeting listed for Chennai Petroleum took place on April 24, 2026, for the purpose of “Audited Results & Final Dividend.” The board meeting list also repeats March 26, 2026 for “Interim Dividend” and January 24, 2026 for “Quarterly Results.” Separately, an events line lists “30/05/2026 Earnings release - Annual 2026.” These entries indicate the sequence: quarterly results in January, interim dividend in March, and audited results with a final dividend agenda in April.

Key dates timeline table

Ownership and corporate identity details

CPCL is described as a Government of India enterprise and a group company of IOCL. It was formerly known as Madras Refineries Limited (MRL) and was formed as a joint venture in 1965 between the Government of India, AMOCO, and National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). The present shareholders listed are IOCL, NICO, and others holding 51.89%, 15.40%, and 32.71% respectively. The address provided is 536, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu - 600018. These details help place the dividend action within the company’s wider profile.

Conclusion

CPCL’s interim dividend of Rs 8.0 per share, announced on March 27, 2026, comes with April 2, 2026 as the record date and ex-dividend date in the provided data. The board and corporate calendar also flags April 24, 2026 for audited results and a final dividend agenda, alongside other statutory meetings such as the AGM. Investors tracking CPCL will likely watch for disclosures linked to the audited results and the final dividend item on the April board meeting agenda, as well as the corporate updates listed for June 2026.