Berger Paints India Ltd has fixed August 5, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the ₹4 per share dividend recommended for FY26. According to the latest company announcement, the dividend amounts to 400% of the face value of Re 1 per equity share and is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The 102nd AGM is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 11 A.M. via video conferencing, with book closure from August 6-12, 2026. The dividend payment has been scheduled for August 21, 2026, to be paid to all eligible shareholders.
Shareholders holding shares in physical form must have their names in the Register of Members as of August 12, 2026, while those holding shares in electronic form must be listed as beneficial holders by depositories as of the end of business hours on August 5, 2026. As reported by ET Now, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Registers will remain closed from August 6-12, 2026 for the AGM and dividend payment purposes. The Notice of the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26 will be sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depository participants.
Berger Paints shares have shown recent volatility with historical returns showing -2.87% for 1 day, +3.93% for 5 days, and +5.87% for 1 month. According to ET Now, the stock closed at ₹531 on June 24, down ₹15.05 or 2.76% from the previous day's close of ₹546.05 on the BSE. The company's shares are a constituent of the BSE 200 index and may remain in focus due to the significant dividend announcement. The stock has shown volatility following the dividend announcement, reflecting investor interest in the company's capital allocation strategy.
Berger Paints has maintained a consistent dividend payment track record to its shareholders. As reported by ET Now, the company paid ₹3.80 per share in August 2025, ₹3.50 in 2024, and ₹3.20 in 2023. The current 400% dividend represents a significant increase from the company's previous payouts, reflecting strong financial performance and management confidence. The company is complying with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, for conducting the meeting.
