Beverage Giant Just Declared a Dividend - Here Is What You Need to Know
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Varun Beverages Limited has declared a final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share of face value Rs. 2 each for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.
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Varun Beverages' shares were trading at Rs. 399.45 as of 10:20 AM on April 2, 2026, down 1% for the session. The stock opened at Rs. 397.60, touched an intraday high of Rs. 399.55, and held a low of Rs. 390.60 during the day. The company's market capitalisation stands at Rs. 1,34,506 crore.
The Board of Directors passed a circular resolution at 06:45 PM on April 1, fixing Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility. Shareholders whose names appear in the company's register of members or in the list of beneficial owners maintained by depositories as on that date will qualify to receive the dividend. Payment is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 10, 2026. This announcement follows the company's earlier intimation to stock exchanges dated February 3, 2026, in which the Board had first recommended the payment of a final dividend to equity shareholders. The AGM on April 1 provided the formal shareholder approval needed to proceed.
The dividend has been declared in compliance with Regulation 42 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, which governs how listed companies fix record dates for corporate actions. The intimation was filed with both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited. Varun Beverages operates on a December financial year end, meaning this dividend covers performance through December 31, 2025. The company has maintained a consistent track record of returning value to shareholders alongside steady operational expansion across domestic and international markets.
About the Company
Varun Beverages has been associated with PepsiCo since the 1990s and is among the largest PepsiCo franchisees in the world. The company produces and distributes carbonated soft drinks, juices, and packaged water under brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mirinda, Seven-Up, and Tropicana across multiple geographies.
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