ITC Limited Wikipedia and Dividend History
Complete ITC dividend history year-wise since inception. ITC bonus share history 1980-2026
ITC Limited — Dividend & Bonus Share History
Year-Wise Since Inception (1980–2026)
The most comprehensive, SEO-optimised guide to ITC’s dividend payouts, bonus issues, stock yield, employees, and live market updates — updated regularly for Indian investors.
About ITC Limited
ITC Limited, founded in 1910 as the Imperial Tobacco Company of India, is one of India’s foremost multi-business conglomerates. Headquartered in Kolkata, ITC operates across FMCG, Hotels, Paperboards & Packaging, Agri-Business, and IT sectors. Listed on both NSE (symbol: ITC) and BSE (scrip code: 500875), it has rewarded shareholders consistently through dividends and bonus shares for decades.
As of March 31, 2025, ITC had a gross revenue of ₹73,465 crores and EBITDA of ₹24,025 crores. With over 4.28 million shareholders and a dividend yield of ~4.6%, ITC is among India’s top dividend-paying stocks.
📅 ITC Dividend History — Year Wise (2000–2026)
Below is the complete year-wise ITC dividend payout history including final, interim, and special dividends. Face value of ITC share is ₹1 per share since sub-division in 2005.
| Financial Year | Dividend (₹/share) | Type | Ex-Date | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025-26 (Q3) | ₹6.50 | Interim | 4 Feb 2026 | ~51% |
| FY 2024-25 | ₹14.35 | Final+Interim | 28 May 2025 | ~78% |
| FY 2023-24 | ₹13.80 | Final+Interim | 29 May 2024 | ~80% |
| FY 2022-23 | ₹6.75 | Final | 24 May 2023 | ~75% |
| FY 2021-22 | ₹5.75 | Final | 19 May 2022 | ~76% |
| FY 2020-21 | ₹10.75 | Special + Final | 19 May 2021 | ~82% |
| FY 2019-20 | ₹10.15 | Final | 1 Jul 2020 | ~80% |
| FY 2018-19 | ₹5.75 | Final | 18 Jun 2019 | ~74% |
| FY 2017-18 | ₹5.15 | Final | 4 Jun 2018 | ~73% |
| FY 2016-17 | ₹4.75 | Final | 21 Jun 2017 | ~71% |
| FY 2015-16 | ₹4.25 | Final | 21 Jun 2016 | ~68% |
| FY 2014-15 | ₹3.25 | Final | 22 Jun 2015 | ~66% |
| FY 2013-14 | ₹2.65 | Final | 24 Jun 2014 | ~65% |
| FY 2012-13 | ₹2.45 | Final | 24 Jun 2013 | ~65% |
| FY 2011-12 | ₹1.90 | Final | 19 Jun 2012 | ~62% |
| FY 2010-11 | ₹1.60 | Final | 22 Jun 2011 | ~61% |
| FY 2009-10 | ₹1.45 | Final | 22 Jun 2010 | ~60% |
| FY 2008-09 | ₹1.25 | Final | 18 Jun 2009 | ~58% |
| FY 2007-08 | ₹1.10 | Final | 20 Jun 2008 | ~55% |
| FY 2006-07 | ₹0.90 | Final | 22 Jun 2007 | ~54% |
| FY 2005-06 | ₹0.75 | Final | 20 Jun 2006 | ~52% |
| FY 2004-05 | ₹5.00* | Final (pre-split) | Jun 2005 | ~50% |
| FY 2003-04 | ₹4.50* | Final (pre-split) | Jun 2004 | ~48% |
| FY 2002-03 | ₹4.00* | Final (pre-split) | Jun 2003 | ~47% |
| FY 2001-02 | ₹3.50* | Final (pre-split) | Jun 2002 | ~45% |
| FY 2000-01 | ₹3.00* | Final (pre-split) | Jun 2001 | ~44% |
* Pre-split figures based on face value ₹10. ITC split shares to ₹1 face value in 2005. Figures adjusted for comparability. Sources: ITC investor portal, NSE/BSE filings.
🎁 ITC Bonus Share History — All 7 Issues (1980–2016)
ITC has issued bonus shares 7 times in its history since 1980, rewarding long-term shareholders. The last bonus was in 2016 at 1:2 ratio. Here is the complete ITC bonus share history:
📈 ITC Dividend Growth Chart (FY2010–FY2026)
The chart below illustrates ITC’s consistent dividend growth trajectory, adjusted to ₹1 face value post-2005 split.
*FY2026 shows Q3 interim dividend of ₹6.50 declared Jan 2026. Final FY2025-26 dividend will be declared after AGM.
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👥 ITC Employee Count — Historical Data
ITC’s workforce has fluctuated with business restructuring, including the 2024 demerger of ITC Hotels Limited into a separate listed entity, which significantly impacted total employee headcount figures.
| Financial Year | Employees (Standalone) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 (Mar 2025) | 22,041 | Post ITC Hotels demerger (-40.9% YoY) |
| FY 2023-24 (Mar 2024) | 37,312 | Pre-demerger of ITC Hotels |
| FY 2022-23 | ~36,500 | Including Hotels business |
| FY 2021-22 | ~35,000 | Post-Covid recovery phase |
| FY 2020-21 | ~34,000 | Covid-19 impact year |
| FY 2019-20 | ~36,000 | Pre-pandemic peak |
| FY 2015-16 | ~30,000 | Strong FMCG expansion |
| FY 2010-11 | ~25,000 | Multi-business growth |
Note: ITC’s businesses and value chains create sustainable livelihoods for nearly 9 million people in rural India, including direct and indirect employment. The median employee salary in FY2024-25 was ₹10,32,129 annually.
📰 Latest ITC News — Live Updates
Stay updated with the latest ITC Limited news fetched in real-time from financial media:
💼 ITC’s Revenue Generating Business Segments
ITC is a highly diversified conglomerate. Below are its key revenue pillars as of FY2024-25:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — ITC Dividend & Bonus
Q1. When does ITC pay its dividend?
ITC typically declares an interim dividend in January/February each year (paid by end of February) and a final dividend after its AGM in July (paid within 30 days of AGM). The FY2025-26 interim dividend of ₹6.50/share was paid on February 27, 2026.
Q2. What is ITC’s current dividend yield?
As of April 2026, ITC’s dividend yield is approximately 4.6% based on annualised dividend of ₹14.35 per share and a market price around ₹315. This makes it one of India’s highest-yielding blue-chip stocks.
Q3. Has ITC announced any bonus shares recently?
ITC’s last bonus was in July 2016 at a 1:2 ratio. As of April 2026, ITC has not announced any fresh bonus shares. Investors await any announcement at the next AGM.
Q4. What is the ITC share face value?
ITC’s share face value is ₹1 per share since 2005, when it sub-divided from ₹10 face value. The current paid-up share capital is ₹1,252.94 crores divided into 1,252.94 crore ordinary shares.
Q5. How many shareholders does ITC have?
As of April 17, 2026, ITC has 42,81,197 (approximately 4.28 million) registered shareholders, making it one of India’s most widely-held stocks.
Q6. Is ITC dividend tax-free for shareholders?
No. Since April 2020, dividends are taxable in the hands of shareholders at their applicable income tax slab rates. TDS of 10% is deducted for annual dividends exceeding ₹5,000. ITC allows shareholders to check their TDS at eform.itcportal.com.
Q7. What is ITC’s 5-year dividend growth rate?
ITC has a 5-year dividend growth rate of approximately +7.17% per annum, reflecting consistent earnings growth and shareholder-friendly dividend policy.