Bajaj Auto declares ₹150 per share dividend for FY26; sets May 29 as record date

Bajaj Auto on Wednesday, May 6, said its board has recommended a final dividend of ₹150 per equity share (1,500%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, underscoring its continued focus on shareholder returns.

The proposed dividend is subject to approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting. If cleared, the payout is expected to be credited or dispatched on or around July 24, 2026, the company said in an exchange filing.

Bajaj Auto dividend history

Announcement Date	Ex-Dividend Date	Dividend Type	Dividend (Rs)
29 May, 2025	20 Jun, 2025	Final	210.00
18 Apr, 2024	14 Jun, 2024	Final	80.00
25 Apr, 2023	30 Jun, 2023	Final	140.00
27 Apr, 2022	30 Jun, 2022	Final	140.00

The record date has been fixed as May 29, 2026, to determine eligible shareholders. Investors whose names appear in the company’s register of members or as beneficial owners in depository records on that date will qualify for the dividend.

Alongside the dividend announcement, the company reported a strong March-quarter performance, with net profit rising 34% year-on-year to ₹2,746 crore, supported by robust operating momentum.

Revenue for the quarter grew 31.8% YoY to ₹16,006 crore, while EBITDA increased 35.6%. Margins also improved to around 21%, reflecting better operating leverage.

The results came in ahead of Street estimates on key parameters, lending further support to the company’s capital return decision.

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