Vedanta Subsidiary HZL Declares ₹4,648 Crore Interim Dividend; Appoints New Auditors
Vedanta subsidiary HZL declared a first interim dividend of ₹4,648 crore (₹11/share) for FY27. The company also announced its audited Q4 and FY26 financial results. M/s MSKA & Associates LLP has been appointed as the new Statutory Auditors for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval.
The dividend payout is a direct financial benefit to shareholders. The appointment of new auditors is a significant governance change, while the financial results provide key performance indicators.
The declaration of a significant interim dividend and the submission of audited financial results are positive indicators for the company and its shareholders. The appointment of new auditors is a routine corporate action.
Vedanta Limited announced that its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), has submitted several key updates following its Board meeting on April 24, 2026.
HZL reported its audited consolidated and standalone financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026. Alongside the financial results, an audit report from its statutory auditors, M/s S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, was also submitted. Furthermore, HZL declared its first interim dividend for the Financial Year 2026-27, amounting to ₹11 per equity share (550% on a face value of ₹2 per share), totaling ₹4,648 crore.
In a significant corporate action, HZL has appointed M/s M S K A & Associates LLP (formerly known as M S K A & Associates) as its new Statutory Auditors. This appointment is for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from the conclusion of the 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) until the conclusion of the 65th AGM, subject to shareholder approval. The firm, established in 1978, has offices across 12 Indian cities and specializes in audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services.
The Board meeting of HZL commenced at 12:00 Noon and concluded at 02:00 p.m. IST on April 24, 2026. The details of the financial results and the auditor appointment are available on the websites of BSE, NSE, and HZL.
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