DCM Shriram Declares 200% Interim Dividend; Approves Capex and Director Appointment
DCM Shriram declared a 200% interim dividend (₹4 per share) with a record date of October 30, 2026. The company also approved significant capital expenditures, including ₹50 crore for Shriram Teknor Limited's new manufacturing lines, ₹60 crore for Kota Cement Plant, ₹145 crore for a solar power plant, and ₹120 crore for electrolysers.
The declaration of a substantial interim dividend and significant capital expenditure plans for expansion and operational efficiency are likely to have a material impact on the company's financial performance and investor sentiment.
The declaration of an interim dividend and approval of multiple capital expenditure projects indicate positive financial health and future growth initiatives by the company.
DCM Shriram Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on October 26, 2026. The Board approved the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026.
Key decisions included the declaration of an interim dividend of 200% (₹4 per equity share of face value ₹2), with a record date set for Friday, October 30, 2026. The dividend will be paid within 30 days of declaration.
Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Salil Vishwanath as a Nominee Director of LIC, effective November 1, 2026, or upon DIN allotment, replacing Mr. Rabinarayan Mishra. Mr. Vishwanath is not debarred from holding a directorship.
Significant capital expenditure approvals were also made: * Up to ₹50 crore equity contribution to Shriram Teknor Limited (STL) for setting up new manufacturing lines for speciality PVC grades, medical grades, and Halogen-Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) grades. * Up to ₹60 crore for installing Filter Presses at the Kota Cement Plant. * Up to ₹145 crore for a Solar Power Plant at the Kota complex to meet the Vinyl Plant's power requirements. * Up to ₹120 crore for purchasing additional electrolysers for Kota and Bharuch Caustic plants to debottleneck operations.
The Board meeting commenced at 2:15 PM and concluded at 4:15 PM.
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