Quess Corp interim dividend ₹5: record date Feb 6, 2026

Quess Corp Ltd, a staffing and workforce solutions provider, has approved an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share for FY2025-26. The decision was taken at the company’s board meeting held on January 28, 2026, where the board also reviewed and approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.

The company informed exchanges that February 6, 2026 will be the record date for determining eligible shareholders. The interim dividend is scheduled to be paid on or before February 16, 2026.

What the board approved on January 28, 2026

Quess Corp said its Board of Directors met on January 28, 2026 to consider the quarterly results and an interim dividend. The meeting began at 6:00 PM IST and concluded at 8:00 PM IST, as per the information provided.

Along with approving the unaudited results, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share, described as 50% of the face value of ₹10 per share. The company also referenced that the unaudited results were reviewed with a Limited Review Report from the Statutory Auditors.

Interim dividend: amount, record date, payment timeline

The interim dividend announced is ₹5 per equity share. Quess Corp fixed February 6, 2026 as the record date under Regulation 42 of the SEBI Listing Regulations to determine shareholders eligible to receive the dividend.

The company stated that the interim dividend will be paid on or before February 16, 2026. It also issued shareholder communication related to the deduction of TDS on the interim dividend, indicating the payout will be processed with applicable tax compliance.

Quess Corp’s dividend track record since 2021

The company’s corporate action history in the provided data indicates Quess Corp has declared 9 dividends since May 11, 2021. Two of the listed recent entries include an interim dividend of ₹5 with ex-date February 6, 2026 and a final dividend of ₹6 with ex-date August 8, 2025.

While the full list is not shown, the disclosure highlights that Quess Corp has used both interim and final dividends in recent years.

Q3 FY26 results: key consolidated numbers (as reported)

Quess Corp’s board approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Key consolidated figures disclosed include:

• Total income for Q3 FY26: ₹3,931.26 crore
• Profit for the period (Q3 FY26): ₹55.09 crore
• Total comprehensive income (Q3 FY26): ₹51.10 crore
• Total income for nine months ended December 31, 2025: ₹11,423.04 crore
• Profit for nine months ended December 31, 2025: ₹157.85 crore
• Total comprehensive income for nine months ended December 31, 2025: ₹167.95 crore

Separately, the text also states Quess Corp reported a 32% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹55.09 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Segment revenue mix for Q3 FY26

The data also provides a segment-wise revenue split for Q3 FY26:

• General Staffing: ₹3,408.98 crore
• Professional Staffing: ₹230.13 crore
• Overseas Business: ₹290.38 crore
• Digital Platforms: ₹0.22 crore

This breakdown places General Staffing as the largest contributor among the segments listed.

Auditor’s qualified conclusion and tax dispute disclosure

Quess Corp stated that the Limited Review Report included a qualified conclusion. The qualification referenced certain tax deductions claimed by the company that were disallowed by the Income Tax Authority.

The company said it is contesting the disallowances and believes the matter will be resolved in its favour. The information also mentions a provident fund demand, and that the company has taken external legal advice and believes its position will be sustained.

Trading window closure around results and dividend consideration

Ahead of the January 28, 2026 board meeting, Quess Corp disclosed trading window restrictions as part of insider trading compliance.

The trading window for dealing in company securities was stated to be closed from January 1, 2026 to January 30, 2026 (both days inclusive), with reopening scheduled for January 31, 2026. The board meeting agenda included consideration of unaudited results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, and deliberation on an interim dividend for FY2025-26.

Stock move and BSE end-of-day snapshot

Market data included in the text shows Quess Corp at ₹216.95 at 15:32 on February 10, 2026, up ₹6.10 (2.89%). The open was ₹208.05, previous close ₹210.85, and volume was 19,912 shares.

The snapshot provides context on how the stock was trading around the period of the dividend and results-related disclosures.

Key facts table

Why this announcement matters for shareholders

The interim dividend sets a defined cash return timeline, with a record date and a payout deadline disclosed upfront. For investors focused on corporate actions, the record date of February 6, 2026 and payment on or before February 16, 2026 are the key operational milestones.

At the same time, the company’s results were released alongside an auditor’s qualified conclusion tied to tax matters. That combination makes the disclosure set relevant both for income-oriented shareholders tracking dividends and for investors monitoring financial reporting and pending disputes.

What to watch next

Quess Corp has also previously disclosed board meetings for quarterly and audited results across 2025 and early 2026, including meetings held on October 29, 2025, July 28, 2025, May 19, 2025 and January 29, 2025.

From here, shareholders and market participants will typically track the completion of the dividend payment by the stated deadline and any subsequent updates the company provides on the tax-related matters referenced in the auditor’s qualified conclusion.