Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) has given a major benefit to its investors by announcing a 350% dividend for the financial year 2024-25.
This announcement was made when the company released its latest financial results. An important point is that the company has also fixed the record date for this dividend.
Dividend Details and Record Date
As per the exchange filing on May 14, 2025, the company will give a dividend of ₹7 per share. Since the face value of one share is ₹2, this equals a 350% dividend.
Only those shareholders whose names are recorded by the company as of July 25, 2025, will receive this dividend. This date is called the record date.
If the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) approves this proposal, the dividend will be paid by August 30, 2025.
Strong Record of Paying Dividends
Kirloskar Brothers has regularly given dividends over the years. In 2021 and 2022, the dividend was ₹3 per share. It increased to ₹4.50 in 2023 and to ₹6 in 2024. Now in 2025, it is ₹7 per share.
Stock Price Update
On June 24, 2025, KBL shares were trading at ₹1,860 on the BSE, which is more than 3% lower than the previous day. In the past 52 weeks, the highest price was ₹2,684.70 and the lowest was ₹1,424.05.
Even though the stock has fallen 12% this year, its long-term performance has been strong. It has gone up 3% in the last 3 months, 221% in 2 years, 487% in 3 years, and 1408% in 5 years.
Quarterly Financial Results
For the quarter ending March 2025, the company reported net sales of ₹1,281.30 crore, which is 4.7% higher than ₹1,223.80 crore in March 2024. However, net profit declined by 9.92% to ₹137.10 crore from ₹152.20 crore in the same period last year.
About the Company
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd is part of the Kirloskar Group and mainly makes pumps, compressors, and diesel engines. It is also listed on the BSE 500 index, which includes some of the top companies in India.
If you are a long-term investor looking for dividend-paying and growing companies, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd could be a good option. Still, it’s important to do your own research or speak with a financial advisor before investing.
