Wipro Limited Declares Interim Dividend of ₹6 Per Share, Record Date Jan 27, 2026
Wipro Limited declared an interim dividend of ₹6 per equity share for FY26. The record date is January 27, 2026. TDS will be applicable on dividend payments, with specific rates for resident and non-resident shareholders. Shareholders are advised to link PAN with Aadhaar.
An interim dividend is a direct financial benefit to shareholders. While positive, it's a routine payout and doesn't represent a fundamental change in the company's business strategy or performance, hence a medium impact.
The declaration of an interim dividend is generally a positive signal to shareholders, indicating the company's financial health and commitment to returning value.
Wipro Limited announced on January 18, 2026, that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on January 16, 2026, declared an interim dividend of ₹6 per equity share. The shares have a nominal value of ₹2 each, and this dividend is for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
The record date for determining the eligible shareholders for this interim dividend has been fixed as January 27, 2026.
The announcement also provides details regarding the tax implications of the dividend payment. As per the Income-tax Act, 1961, dividends paid on or after April 01, 2020, are taxable in the hands of shareholders. Wipro Limited will deduct tax at source (TDS) at rates applicable to resident and non-resident shareholders. For resident shareholders with a valid PAN, the TDS rate is 10%, and for those without a valid PAN, it is 20%. Non-resident shareholders will be subject to rates prescribed under the Act or Tax Treaty. A specific exemption from TDS withholding is applicable if the dividend payable to resident individual shareholders does not exceed ₹10,000 per annum within a financial year. If the aggregate dividend exceeds ₹10,000, TDS will be calculated on the aggregate amount and deducted from subsequent dividends paid up to March 31, 2026. The announcement also emphasizes the requirement to link PAN with Aadhaar to avoid higher TDS rates.
Shareholders are requested to register their email IDs for electronic communication. Those holding shares in demat form should provide their email ID to their Depository Participant, while those holding shares in physical form should furnish their email ID to the Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Ltd. Specific instructions and forms for physical shareholders are available on the company's website.
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