ONGC Dividend 2026: Rs 8 a Share, Why 11 November Is the ONGC Last Day to Buy Before the 12 November Record Date, and What the Rs 10,064 Crore Payout Means
- November 11, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: News
ONGC dividend: Rs 8 a share (first interim, FY27), Rs 10,064 crore. Last day to buy 11 Nov 2026; record and ex-date 12 Nov. Rs 8 on about Rs 232 is roughly 3.45% (my arithmetic).
Quick Answer
The ONGC dividend 2026 is a first interim payout of Rs 8 per share (160% of the Rs 5 face value), worth Rs 10,064 crore. The record date and ex-dividend date are Thursday 12 November 2026, so ONGC last day to buy for the dividend is today, Wednesday 11 November, under T+1 settlement. Rs 8 on a reference price of about Rs 232 is an indicative yield of roughly 3.45% (my arithmetic).
The ONGC dividend 2026 is in focus because ONGC last day to buy shares that still carry the payout falls on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The board of the state-run explorer approved a first interim dividend of Rs 8 per share for FY27 on 5 November, the largest single-instalment payout the company has described. This guide sets out the dates, the yield arithmetic, the Q2 profit numbers and the tax points, with every conflict between sources flagged.
Prices and yields are time-stamped to public market pages of 10 and 11 November 2026 and may differ from the live quote. Indian markets were closed on 10 November for a holiday, so 11 November is the first session of the week.
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ONGC Dividend 2026: Key Dates and Amount
| Item | Detail | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ONGC dividend 2026: dividend type | First interim dividend, FY27 | Declared at the 415th board meeting on 5 November 2026 |
| ONGC dividend 2026: amount | Rs 8 per share | 160% of the Rs 5 face value |
| ONGC dividend 2026: total payout | Rs 10,064 crore | Described as the highest in a single instalment |
| ONGC dividend 2026: last day to buy (cum-dividend) | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | Trade settles on 12 November under T+1 |
| ONGC dividend 2026: record date and ex-dividend date | Thursday 12 November 2026 | Buyers on this day do not get the dividend |
| ONGC dividend 2026: payment | Within 30 days of declaration | Credit goes to the bank account linked to the demat account |
Under the T+1 cycle the ex-dividend date and the record date are the same day. A share bought on 11 November settles on 12 November and is in the buyer’s name on the record date, so the buyer qualifies. A share bought on 12 November settles a day later and does not. That is why the ONGC last day to buy falls on 11 November and not on the record date itself. For the wider list of payouts this week see the Univest November 2026 dividend and corporate action calendar.
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ONGC Dividend Yield: The Arithmetic
| Measure | Figure | How it is derived |
|---|---|---|
| ONGC dividend 2026: reference price | About Rs 232 | From a 10 November market alert; the live price will differ |
| ONGC dividend 2026: interim dividend yield | About 3.45% | Rs 8 divided by Rs 232 (my arithmetic) |
| ONGC dividend 2026: trailing 12-month yield | About 5.67% | As stated in the same alert, which counts earlier payouts |
| ONGC dividend 2026: 52-week low | Rs 218.50 on 8 October 2026 | Per Business Today |
| ONGC dividend 2026: price above the 52-week low | About 6.2% | Rs 232 against Rs 218.50 (my arithmetic) |
| ONGC dividend 2026: last year’s interim dividend | Rs 6 per share | Record date in mid-November 2025 |
The yield moves with the share price. If the stock rises, the same Rs 8 is a smaller percentage, and if it falls the percentage rises. The yield is also a one-off interim figure, so it should not be annualised. Note also the price adjustment that follows: on the ex-dividend day the exchange adjusts the reference price down by roughly the dividend amount, so a small dip on 12 November is mechanical and is not a signal by itself.
ONGC Q2 FY27 Results Behind the Payout
| Metric | Q2 FY27 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ONGC dividend 2026: standalone net profit | Rs 15,489 crore | Up about 57% year on year |
| ONGC dividend 2026: consolidated net profit | Rs 18,534.82 crore | Up about 46.9% year on year |
| ONGC dividend 2026: standalone gross revenue | Rs 43,875 crore | Up 32.8% from Rs 33,030 crore, per a PSU data page |
| ONGC last day to buy: H1 FY27 standalone net profit | Rs 32,522 crore | Described as a record for a half-year |
| ONGC last day to buy: H1 FY27 consolidated net profit | Rs 25,089 crore | Up about 3.8% year on year |
Reports differ on bases. Some headlines say profit fell 9.1% and revenue fell 5.6%, which are quarter-on-quarter comparisons against the strong June quarter, while the 57% and 32.8% figures compare Q2 with a year earlier. Both can be true at once. I use the year-on-year numbers above and flag the mixed bases so they are not read as a contradiction.
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Other Oil and Gas Names Linked to the Same Theme
| Company | Link to the ONGC story | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ONGC last day to buy: oil India | Fellow upstream producer | Its earnings track crude and gas realisation as well |
| ONGC dividend 2026: indian Oil | Downstream refiner and buyer of crude | Margins can improve when crude eases |
| ONGC last day to buy: BPCL and HPCL | Marketing-linked refiners | Often move in the opposite direction to upstream names on crude swings |
ONGC earns from selling crude oil and gas, so lower crude can trim realisations, while refiners such as Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL often gain from lower input costs. Oil India sits on the upstream side with ONGC. Anyone weighing the ONGC last day to buy should also note that Brent slid below $91 on the US-Iran de-escalation talk, its lowest level since August, which is the backdrop for ONGC’s price this week.
ONGC Dividend 2026: Tax and Practical Points
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ONGC last day to buy: is the dividend taxable? | Yes. It is added to the investor’s income and taxed at the slab rate |
| ONGC last day to buy: is tax deducted at source? | TDS applies for resident investors above a threshold in a financial year; check the current limit |
| ONGC last day to buy: when does the money arrive? | Within 30 days of the 5 November declaration |
| ONGC last day to buy: do I need to hold after the record date? | No. Eligibility depends on holding on the record date, not afterwards |
| ONGC last day to buy: does the price fall on the ex-date? | The reference price is adjusted by about the dividend amount |
Checklist and Risks
| Investor situation | Questions to consider |
|---|---|
| ONGC last day to buy: existing holder | Does the Rs 8 payout change my view of the business, or only my income this year? |
| ONGC last day to buy: new buyer before the cut-off | Am I buying for the dividend alone, and can I accept an ex-date price adjustment? |
| ONGC last day to buy: short-term trader | Have I counted brokerage and tax against a payout of about 3.45%? |
| ONGC last day to buy: long-term investor | How do crude prices and subsidy-sharing rules fit my risk tolerance? |
The main risks are crude price swings, government policy on fuel pricing and subsidy sharing, a possible dip on the ex-date, and the chance that a later dividend is smaller than this one. A high payout is a function of a strong quarter and is not assured to repeat, and a buyer who misses the ONGC last day to buy gets no part of it.
Conclusion
The ONGC dividend 2026 of Rs 8 per share has 11 November as the ONGC last day to buy and 12 November as the record and ex-dividend date. The indicative yield is about 3.45% on a Rs 232 reference price, backed by a Q2 standalone profit of Rs 15,489 crore. Confirm dates with the NSE and BSE and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before acting.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
Frequently Asked Questions on the ONGC Dividend 2026
What is the ONGC dividend for 2026?
Ans. ONGC declared a first interim dividend of Rs 8 per share for FY27, which is 160% of the Rs 5 face value, with a total payout of Rs 10,064 crore. The board approved it on 5 November 2026.
What is the ONGC last day to buy for the dividend?
Ans. Wednesday 11 November 2026 is the last day to buy under T+1 settlement, because the record date is Thursday 12 November. Buying on 12 November does not qualify.
What is the ONGC record date and ex-dividend date?
Ans. Both are Thursday 12 November 2026. Under T+1 the ex-date and the record date fall on the same day.
When will the ONGC dividend be paid?
Ans. ONGC pays within 30 days of the declaration. The money goes to the bank account linked to the demat account, so check the company's filings for the exact payment date.
What is the ONGC dividend yield?
Ans. Rs 8 on a reference price of about Rs 232 gives roughly 3.45% by my arithmetic. One alert quotes a trailing 12-month yield of about 5.67%. The live price will change the percentage.
How did ONGC perform in Q2 FY27?
Ans. Standalone net profit was Rs 15,489 crore, up about 57% year on year, and consolidated net profit was Rs 18,534.82 crore, up about 46.9%. Some headlines show falls because they compare with the June quarter.
Will ONGC shares fall on the ex-dividend date?
Ans. The exchange adjusts the reference price by about the dividend amount on the ex-date, so a small mechanical dip is normal. It does not by itself say anything about the business.
Is the ONGC dividend taxable?
Ans. Yes, dividend income is taxed at the investor's slab rate, and TDS may apply above a threshold for residents. Consult a tax adviser, and note that Univest does not recommend any security.