You won’t get ₹45 dividend by investing in HAL today:Maharatna defence company finalises list of eligible investors

State-owned defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had proposed a final dividend of 200% for its shareholders. The Maharatna firm set August 14, 2026, as the record date. Eligible investors will receive ₹10 per share, following approval at the annual general meeting. Those who bought HAL shares today will not get dividends: Those who bought HAL shares today will not get dividends as today was the record date. Investors need to invest at least one day before the record date to become eligible for receipt of dividends. Final Dividend Details and Key Figures Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has recommended a final dividend of 200% on its equity shares. The cash dividend payout stands at ₹10 per share. This percentage is calculated on the face value of ₹5 per share. Financial Term Explained: Dividend Face Value Dividend: A cash reward paid by a company to its shareholders out of its earnings. Face Value: The original base value assigned to a share by the company. A 200% dividend on a ₹5 face value share equals a cash payout of ₹10 per share. Key Information Company Name: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Proposed Final Dividend: 200% (₹10 per share) Face Value per Share: ₹5 Record Date: August 14, 2026 Record Date and Investor Eligibility HAL is a public sector unit under the Ministry of Defence. The company has fixed August 14, 2026, as the record date. What is Record Date? The record date is the cutoff date set by a company. Investors who hold HAL shares in their demat accounts on or before August 14, 2026, will be eligible to receive this payout. Previous Year Comparison The newly proposed final dividend of ₹10 per share follows the payout made in the previous year. In 2025, HAL distributed a final dividend of ₹15 per share. Next Steps and Payout Timeline The final dividend proposal requires shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Once shareholders approve the proposal, HAL will credit the payment directly to bank accounts within 30 days of the AGM date.