The Board of Directors of Aster DM Healthcare has officially declared an interim dividend for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. Shareholders will receive Rs. 3/- per share on the fully paid equity shares of Rs. 10/- each. The crucial Record Date for determining entitlement has been set for Friday, April 3, 2026. Dividend payments will be processed within 30 days, subject to applicable Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).
Declaration of Interim Dividend
The Board of Directors of Aster DM Healthcare Limited, following its meeting held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, has sanctioned the declaration of an interim dividend for the current financial year, FY 2025-26.
The quantum of the dividend declared is Rs. 3/- per share. This is based on the company’s fully paid equity shares, which have a face value of Rs. 10/- each, for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
Key Dates for Shareholders
To ascertain which shareholders are eligible to receive this dividend, the company has set the following important dates:
- Record Date: Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Payment Timeline: The dividend will be disbursed to eligible shareholders within 30 days from the date of its declaration.
Taxation and TDS Implications
In compliance with the Finance Act 2020, dividend income earned by shareholders is considered taxable with effect from April 1, 2020. Consequently, the declared interim dividend will be subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) as mandated by the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Shareholders are urgently requested to submit all necessary documentation by April 06, 2026, to allow the Company to accurately compute and apply the appropriate TDS rates based on their status.
Meeting Summary
The Board meeting commenced at 02:00 P.M. (IST) and concluded promptly at 02:15 P.M. (IST) on March 26, 2026.
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