MRPL Declares 40% Interim Dividend; Appoints Secretarial Auditor for 5 Years
MRPL's Board approved a 40% interim dividend for FY 2025-26, with March 11, 2026, as the record date. Dividend payment is expected by April 02, 2026. The Board also recommended appointing M/s Kumar Naresh Sinha & Associates as Secretarial Auditor for five years (FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31), pending shareholder approval.
The interim dividend directly benefits shareholders. The appointment of a secretarial auditor for a long term indicates good corporate governance, which has a moderate impact on investor confidence.
The declaration of an interim dividend is a positive sign for shareholders, indicating the company's profitability and commitment to returning value.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on March 03, 2026. The Board approved the declaration of an interim dividend of 40% for the Financial Year 2025-26, which translates to ₹4/- per equity share of ₹10/- each. The company has fixed Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for this interim dividend. The payment of the interim dividend to eligible shareholders is scheduled to be made on or before April 02, 2026.
In addition to the dividend, the Board has recommended the appointment of M/s Kumar Naresh Sinha & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Secretarial Auditor of the company. This appointment is proposed for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from FY 2026-27 until FY 2030-31, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The Board Meeting commenced at 16:00 hrs and concluded at 17:40 hrs.
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