ONGC Declares 1st Interim Dividend of ₹8/share; Approves ₹10,000 Cr Loan to ONGC Videsh
ONGC's Board declared a 1st interim dividend of ₹8 per share (160%) for FY26-27, with November 12, 2026, as the record date. The company also approved an inter-corporate loan of up to ₹10,000 Crore to ONGC Videsh for 5 years. Unaudited financial results for Q2FY27 were approved.
The dividend payout directly benefits shareholders, and the significant loan to ONGC Videsh indicates strategic financial support for its subsidiary's operations, which can have a material impact on the group's overall performance.
The declaration of an interim dividend and approval of a substantial loan to a subsidiary are positive indicators for the company and its stakeholders.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on November 5, 2026. The Board approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026, both on a standalone and consolidated basis.
Additionally, the Board declared the first interim dividend for the Financial Year 2026-27 at the rate of ₹8 per equity share, representing a 160% payout on a face value of ₹5 per share. The record date for determining eligibility for this dividend has been set as November 12, 2026. The dividend will be paid within 30 days of its declaration.
In a significant corporate action, ONGC's Board also approved the provision of an inter-corporate loan to its wholly-owned subsidiary, ONGC Videsh Limited. This loan will be valid for 5 years and can be outstanding up to ₹10,000 Crore at any point, with terms to be mutually agreed upon.
The company also made disclosures regarding its Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), stating it had ₹1,000 Crore of unsecured NCDs outstanding as of September 30, 2026. Security cover certificates were deemed not applicable due to the unsecured nature of these NCDs.
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