Dear Investors,
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has announced its second interim dividend for FY 2025–26, backed by an exceptional financial performance in Q3 FY26.
Corporate Action Details
Type: Second Interim Dividend (FY 2025–26)
Dividend: ₹10.00 per equity share
Face Value: ₹10 per share
Declaration Date: 23 January 2026
Record Date: 2 February 2026 (Monday)
What It Means for You
Under the T+1 settlement cycle, you must buy BPCL shares on or before 1 February 2026 to be eligible for this dividend.
- Shares bought on or after 2 February 2026 will not be eligible.
- Dividend will be credited directly to your registered bank account within statutory timelines.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 February 2026 | Last day to buy shares (T+1 eligibility) |
| 2 February 2026 | Ex-Dividend Date & Record Date |
Portfolio Impact Example
Holding: 100 shares
Dividend Earned: 100 × ₹10 = ₹1,000
Ex-Date Adjustment: Stock price typically adjusts downward approximately by the dividend amount (₹10).
Net Effect:
- Portfolio Value ↓ ₹1,000
- Cash Balance ↑ ₹1,000
Overall wealth remains unchanged, but the dividend enhances portfolio liquidity.
BPCL Q3 FY26 – Strong Performance Boosting Sentiment
BPCL reported a very strong quarter, contributing to positive market sentiment around the stock.
Key Highlights:
- Net Profit: ₹7,188.4 crore — up 88.87% YoY
- Revenue: ₹1,36,653.12 crore — 7.13% YoY growth
- Gross Refining Margin (GRM): USD 13.25/barrel, up from USD 5.60/barrel
- Domestic Sales: 14.07 MMT vs 13.43 MMT YoY
- Debt: Improved from ₹19,622 crore → ₹5,293 crore
Summary
- Dividend: ₹10 per share
- Eligibility: Buy shares on or before 1 Feb 2026
- Record Date: 2 Feb 2026
- Financials: Strong Q3 with notable profit, revenue & GRM growth
- Dividend Yield: ~6.21% based on recent payouts
Feel free to drop your queries or thoughts below!
Happy Investing,
Team 5paisa