Bharti Airtel Ltd Dividend History & Latest Dividend 2026
Bharti Airtel last declared a final dividend of ₹24.00 per share on 13 May 2026. The ex-date was 24 July 2026 and the record date was 24 July 2026. Trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.29% as of 15 October 2026.
Latest Dividend
₹24.00
FY2026 · Final
Declared On
13 May 2026
announcement date
Ex-Date
24 Jul 2026
last ex-dividend date
Record Date
24 Jul 2026
eligibility cutoff
TTM Yield
1.29%
as of 15 Oct 2026
Bharti Airtel Dividend History
19 dividends declared, newest first
| Announcement | Ex-Date | Record Date | Type | Dividend / Share | Adjusted Dividend / Share | Yield at Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | Final | ₹24.00 | ₹24.00 | 1.26% |
| 13 May 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | Final | ₹16.00 | ₹16.00 | 0.84% |
| 14 May 2024 | 7 Aug 2024 | 7 Aug 2024 | Final | ₹8.00 | ₹8.00 | 0.55% |
| 16 May 2023 | 11 Aug 2023 | 11 Aug 2023 | Final | ₹4.00 | ₹4.00 | 0.46% |
| 17 May 2022 | 1 Aug 2022 | 2 Aug 2022 | Final | ₹3.00 | ₹3.00 | 0.43% |
| 18 May 2020 | 6 Aug 2020 | 7 Aug 2020 | Final | ₹2.00 | ₹2.00 | 0.37% |
| 25 Oct 2018 | 5 Nov 2018 | 6 Nov 2018 | Interim | ₹2.50 | ₹2.50 | 0.91% |
| 24 Apr 2018 | 2 Aug 2018 | 4 Aug 2018 | Final | ₹2.50 | ₹2.50 | 0.74% |
| 18 Jan 2018 | 30 Jan 2018 | 31 Jan 2018 | Interim | ₹2.84 | ₹2.84 | 0.72% |
| 9 May 2017 | 13 Jul 2017 | 15 Jul 2017 | Final | ₹1.00 | ₹1.00 | 0.28% |
| 27 Apr 2016 | 11 Aug 2016 | 13 Aug 2016 | Final | ₹1.36 | ₹1.36 | NA |
| 28 Apr 2015 | 13 Aug 2015 | 15 Aug 2015 | Final | ₹2.22 | ₹2.22 | NA |
| 13 Aug 2014 | 21 Aug 2014 | 23 Aug 2014 | Interim | ₹1.63 | ₹1.63 | NA |
| 29 Apr 2014 | 21 Aug 2014 | 23 Aug 2014 | Final | ₹1.80 | ₹1.80 | NA |
| 2 May 2013 | 23 May 2013 | 25 May 2013 | Final | ₹1.00 | ₹1.00 | NA |
| 2 May 2012 | 16 Aug 2012 | 18 Aug 2012 | Final | ₹1.00 | ₹1.00 | NA |
| 5 May 2011 | 17 Aug 2011 | 20 Aug 2011 | Final | ₹1.00 | ₹1.00 | NA |
| 28 Apr 2010 | 18 Aug 2010 | 21 Aug 2010 | Final | ₹1.00 | ₹1.00 | NA |
| 29 Apr 2009 | 24 Jul 2009 | 31 Jul 2009 | Final | ₹2.00 | ₹2.00 | NA |
Bharti Airtel Dividend Summary
Based on dividends up to FY2026, adjusted for bonus issues and splits
Consecutive years paid
5
financial years, up to FY2026
5Y total adjusted dividend
₹55.00
per share
Latest payout ratio
52%
FY2026 DPS ÷ EPS
Payout frequency
Annual
1 dividend in FY2026
Dividend per Share vs Earnings per Share
Adjusted dividend per share and EPS for each completed financial year, on one ₹ scale
| Financial Year | EPS | Adjusted DPS |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | ₹45.95 | ₹24.00 |
| FY2025 | ₹57.98 | ₹16.00 |
| FY2024 | ₹13.08 | ₹8.00 |
| FY2023 | ₹14.79 | ₹4.00 |
| FY2022 | ₹7.65 | ₹3.00 |
| FY2020 | NA | ₹2.00 |
How Much Dividend Would You Receive?
Gross amount at the latest dividend of ₹24.00 per share
Gross dividend
₹2,400.00
100 × ₹24.00 per share
Calculated at the latest declared dividend of ₹24.00 per share, before tax. Past dividends do not indicate future dividends.
About Bharti Airtel's Dividend Record
Bharti Airtel has paid a dividend in each of the last 5 financial years, up to FY2026. The total adjusted dividend over the five financial years up to FY2026 is ₹55.00 per share. The FY2026 payout ratio was 52%, based on earnings per share of ₹45.95. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.29% as of 15 October 2026, based on dividends of ₹24.00 per share and a share price of ₹1,854.00.
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FAQs
What is the latest dividend declared by Bharti Airtel?
Bharti Airtel declared a final dividend of ₹24.00 per share on 13 May 2026, with a record date of 24 July 2026.
When will I receive the Bharti Airtel dividend?
Shareholders on record as of 24 July 2026 are eligible for the Bharti Airtel dividend. It is credited to the bank account linked to the shareholder's demat account.
What are the ex-dividend date and record date for Bharti Airtel?
The ex-date is 24 July 2026 and the record date is 24 July 2026. Under the T+1 settlement cycle, investors generally need to buy shares before the ex-date to be eligible for the dividend.
How often does Bharti Airtel pay a dividend?
Bharti Airtel has paid a dividend in each of the last 5 financial years, up to FY2026. In FY2026 its payout frequency was annual.
What is Bharti Airtel's dividend yield?
Bharti Airtel's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.29% as of 15 October 2026, based on ₹24.00 of dividends per share during the previous 12 months and a share price of ₹1,854.00.
How is the Bharti Airtel dividend taxed?
Dividends from Bharti Airtel are taxable as income from other sources at your applicable income tax slab rate. TDS at 10% is deducted at source if your total dividend income from Bharti Airtel exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year. NRI investors are subject to 20% TDS or applicable DTAA rate. You can claim TDS credit when filing your ITR.
How can I check whether I received the Bharti Airtel dividend?
Check the bank account linked to your demat account for the dividend credit. Where applicable, tax deducted at source also appears in your Form 26AS and AIS.