Reliance Industries dividend: Rs 6 for FY26 announced

What Reliance announced on April 24

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) said its board has recommended a dividend of Rs 6.00 per equity share of face value Rs 10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The update was reported alongside the company’s March quarter (Q4) results coverage on April 24.

The dividend recommendation matters for investors tracking cash returns, especially because the company’s payout dates are not yet on record for FY26. Reliance has said the record date, ex-date and payment date will be announced in due course.

Q4 results context: profit figure in focus

In the Q4 results coverage, Reliance reported a net profit of Rs 20,589 crore. The dividend recommendation for FY26 was reported as part of the same flow of disclosures.

Reliance had earlier indicated that its Board of Directors would meet on Friday, April 24, to consider and approve standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The agenda also included a potential recommendation of dividend on equity shares for FY26.

What “recommended dividend” means for shareholders

A recommended dividend is a proposal approved by the board and communicated through an exchange filing. It typically moves to shareholder approval as required, before the company finalises payout logistics such as record date and payment timelines.

For eligibility, shareholders usually need to hold shares by the record date, and the stock typically trades ex-dividend from the ex-date. Since Reliance has not yet announced these dates for the FY26 dividend, investors will need to watch for the next formal update.

FY25 dividend reference: Rs 5.50 per share with August 2025 dates

One of the dividend data entries in the update shows Reliance declared an equity share dividend of ₹5.50 per share, with record date, ex-date and dividend date all listed as 14-Aug-2025.

The same information set also mentions that the “latest dividend declared” was “0.55 per share” for the financial year announced on 14-Aug-2025, alongside the ₹5.50 per share figure. Investors typically see the FY25 dividend communicated as ₹5.50 per share in the table.

Dividend history listed in the report

The report also carried a dividend history table, showing Reliance’s past dividends and key dates (ex-date and record date). This context helps investors compare the FY26 recommendation against recent payouts.

According to Trendlyne data cited in the update, Reliance has declared 25 dividends since May 23, 2003. Over the past 12 months, it declared an equity dividend of Rs 5.50 per share. The report also states that at the current share price, Reliance’s dividend yield is 0.40%.

Summary table: FY26 dividend and recent history

Reliance dividend history: dates and per-share payout

What to track next: key dates and disclosures

The most immediate next step for investors is the formal announcement of the FY26 dividend record date, ex-dividend date and payment date. These dates determine who qualifies for the payout and when the cash distribution is likely to be processed.

The update also notes that Reliance had rewarded investors with Rs 15.50 dividend per share and a 1:1 bonus issue in the past two years, placing the FY26 dividend recommendation within a broader shareholder return timeline mentioned in the coverage.

Why the FY26 dividend update matters

For many long-term shareholders, the dividend is one of the cleanest signals of capital return, separate from share-price movements. In this case, the FY26 dividend figure is clearly stated as Rs 6 per share, and the company has communicated it via an exchange filing.

But the practical impact for investors will hinge on the company’s upcoming communication on record date and ex-date. Until then, the recommendation remains a declared intent that still needs the final operational schedule.

Conclusion

Reliance Industries has recommended a final dividend of Rs 6 per share for FY26, alongside a Q4 net profit figure of Rs 20,589 crore. The next key update to watch is the announcement of the record date, ex-date and payment date for the FY26 payout.