Shares of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) saw strong buying on Monday.
The Navratna defence company’s stock rose over 2% and closed at ₹453.75 on the BSE.
Along with the price jump, the company also made an important dividend announcement.
Here’s what investors should know.
Dividend Record Date Changed
BEL has revised the record date for its interim dividend for the current financial year.
The new record date is March 6, 2026.
Earlier, it was set for March 5, 2026.
The company has announced a dividend of ₹1.95 per share.
This means investors whose names appear in the company’s records on March 6 will be eligible to receive the dividend.
46th Time Paying Dividend
BEL has a strong track record of rewarding shareholders.
This will be the 46th time the company is paying a dividend.
In 2025 alone, BEL paid dividends twice.
The total dividend payout last year was ₹2.40 per share.
For long-term investors, this consistency is a big positive.
Massive Returns in Recent Years
BEL shares have delivered impressive returns.
In the last 6 months, the stock has gained over 20%.
In one year, it has jumped 84%.
In two years, returns stand at 119%.
In three years, the stock has surged 369%.
In five years, it has skyrocketed 799%.
In comparison, the BSE Sensex has gained just 9.62% over the past year.
BEL’s 52-week high is ₹461.40, while its 52-week low is ₹243.50.
The company currently has a market capitalisation of around ₹3.31 lakh crore.
Bonus Shares Given Three Times
BEL has also rewarded investors with bonus shares on three occasions.
In 2015, it gave 2 bonus shares for every 1 share held.
In 2017, it offered 1 bonus share for every 10 shares held.
In 2022, it again gave 2 bonus shares for every 1 share held.
This history of dividends and bonus shares makes BEL a stock many long-term investors closely track.
With strong price growth, consistent payouts, and a solid position in the defence sector, BEL continues to stay in focus on Dalal Street.
