Bajaj Auto: Dividend for FY26, TDS rules and shareholder compliance details
Bajaj Auto recommended a dividend of ₹150 per share for FY26. The dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on 21 July 2026, will be paid by 24 July 2026. Shareholders must submit tax-related documents by 01 July 2026 to comply with TDS regulations, with specific rates for resident and non-resident investors.
The announcement impacts shareholders directly as it relates to dividend payout and compliance requirements for TDS. Understanding and complying with these regulations is important for shareholders to receive their dividend correctly.
The announcement provides details about dividend payment and TDS regulations, which are procedural and do not inherently indicate positive or negative financial performance. The information is factual and informative.
Bajaj Auto Limited has issued a communication to its shareholders regarding the equity dividend for the financial year 2025-26 and the associated Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) provisions.
The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of ₹150 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY 2025-26. This recommendation, if approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 21 July 2026, will be paid on or before 24 July 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is 29 May 2026.
The company is required to deduct TDS on dividends paid to shareholders. Shareholders are requested to submit necessary documentation, including valid PAN, residential status, and category of shareholder, to KFin Technologies Limited (the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent) or their demat account participants by 01 July 2026. This is crucial for claiming exemption from TDS or applying lower/nil deduction rates as per the Income Tax Act, 1961, and relevant Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) for non-resident shareholders.
Specific TDS rates apply based on shareholder category and submission of declarations like Form 121. For resident individuals, the rate is 0% for aggregate dividend amounts up to ₹10,000, provided a valid declaration is submitted. However, a 20% TDS rate will apply if PAN is not submitted or is invalid. For non-resident shareholders, the TDS rate is generally 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess, with an option to be governed by more beneficial DTAA provisions upon submission of required documents.
The company will use online income-tax department functionality to verify PAN status, and higher tax deductions will apply in cases of non-compliance. Shareholders are advised to link their PAN with Aadhaar to avoid higher TDS. FAQs and detailed procedures are available on the websites of KFin Technologies and Bajaj Auto.
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