NSDL dividend: Record date Sep 11, AGM Sep 22

What NSDL has announced

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has fixed September 11, 2026 as the record date for its proposed dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The record date is the cut-off used to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend, subject to shareholder approval. NSDL has said the dividend proposal will be placed before shareholders at its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company has also provided a payment timeline if the dividend is approved.

The proposal was recommended by the Board of Directors at a meeting held on April 30, 2026, as stated in the company’s communication. The dividend is described as ₹4 per equity share. NSDL has also described the payout as a “200%” dividend in its disclosures. The final payout will depend on shareholder approval at the AGM.

Dividend amount and payout details

NSDL has recommended a dividend of ₹4 per equity share for FY26. In the same communication set, NSDL has indicated the face value per share as ₹4 and described the dividend as a 200% payout ratio. The company also stated that the dividend payment, if approved, will be subject to deduction of tax at source (TDS).

One line in the provided material states “₹4 per equity share of face value ₹2 each” for FY 2025-26, which differs from other references that state a ₹4 face value. The broader set of details in the same material repeatedly mentions a ₹4 face value and a 200% payout description. NSDL’s dividend recommendation in the provided information remains ₹4 per share, with the AGM vote as the deciding step.

Record date: why September 11, 2026 matters

NSDL has fixed Friday, September 11, 2026 as the record date. Shareholders holding the company’s equity shares as of that date will be considered eligible for the proposed dividend, if it is approved at the AGM. In practical terms, the record date is used by the company and depositories to determine entitlement for the corporate action.

For investors, the record date is a key operational milestone because ownership on that date is what matters for dividend eligibility. NSDL’s announcement provides a clear calendar, which helps shareholders track timelines around entitlement and payment. The company has also linked the record date decision to its internal Board process.

AGM schedule and mode of meeting

NSDL’s 14th AGM is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. The company has said the AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). It also noted that, in line with guidelines from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI, the proceedings will be deemed to be conducted at the company’s registered office in Mumbai.

The dividend is explicitly stated to be pending shareholder approval at this AGM. Shareholders will vote on the dividend proposal as part of the meeting agenda. If approved, the company has provided an outer date by which it expects to complete the dividend payout.

Dividend payment timeline

NSDL has said that if shareholders approve the dividend, it will be paid on or before Thursday, October 22, 2026. The company has also clarified that the dividend will be paid after applicable tax deduction at source. The payment timeline, along with the record date, forms the operational framework for the dividend distribution.

The company’s disclosures set out a straightforward sequence: Board recommendation, record date for eligibility, shareholder vote at the AGM, and payment by the stated deadline. This sequence is consistent with how corporate actions are typically executed under the listed disclosure framework, even though the provided material also indicates “Not Listed” in another line item.

Key details at a glance

Company process and governance references in disclosures

Beyond the dividend timeline, the provided material includes several corporate compliance and governance updates linked to SEBI (LODR) disclosures. It mentions that NSDL had scheduled a Board meeting on July 30, 2026 to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 along with the limited review report. The same Board agenda also included fixing the date, time, and mode for holding the AGM and the date of book closure or record date, and approving the draft AGM notice.

The material also references the appointment of Dr. Shashank Saksena as Public Interest Director for a period of three years with effect from February 06, 2026. Separately, it notes the appointment of Mr. Alen Ferns as Nodal Officer under IEPF Rules on July 30, 2026, along with his designation as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. These references are presented as part of NSDL’s formal disclosures.

Other disclosed events: investor meeting cancellation

The provided information also includes a disclosure about cancellation of analyst or institutional investor meetings that had been scheduled on February 05, 2026 and February 06, 2026. It states that this was in reference to an earlier intimation dated January 29, 2026, and that the scheduled meetings were cancelled. The same dataset also lists other intimations regarding analyst or investor meetings on February 10, 2026 and February 18, 2026.

While these items are separate from the dividend corporate action, they indicate the kinds of timely disclosures NSDL has been making under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR), 2015 in the period covered by the provided material.

Contact details shared for shareholder support

NSDL’s communication included contact details linked to the corporate action and compliance support. The postal address listed is 301, 3rd Floor, Naman Chambers, Plot C-32, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai - 400 051. The contact number provided in the material is 02269448400, and the email address mentioned is csdepository@nsdl.com.

The dataset also lists “Member Compliance Support” numbers, including a toll-free number 1800 266 0050 (Select IVR option 3) and charged numbers 022 68645400 and 022 50998100 (Select IVR option 3). These details are relevant for shareholders who need process clarification around meeting participation, e-voting, or corporate action timelines.

What to watch next

The next milestone is the 14th AGM on September 22, 2026, where shareholders will vote on the proposed ₹4 per share dividend. If the resolution is approved, NSDL has indicated it will complete payment on or before October 22, 2026, after applicable TDS. Investors tracking the dividend will also focus on the record date of September 11, 2026, since that date determines eligibility.