Reliance Industries dividend history LIST
Reliance Industries dividend history
Reliance Industries Dividend History Year Wise Since Inception (1989–2025)
Complete RIL dividend list — per share amount, rate %, dividend type & key insights for every financial year
Reliance Industries – Company Overview
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company by market capitalisation, revenue, and profit. Founded by Dhirubhai Ambani in 1973 and now led by Mukesh Ambani, RIL is a conglomerate with major businesses in petrochemicals, refining, oil & gas, retail, and digital services (Jio).
RIL is listed on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) under the ticker RELIANCE and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) under the code 500325. The company’s face value per share is ₹10.
One of the most consistent dividend-paying companies in India, Reliance Industries has distributed dividends to its shareholders every single financial year since 1989-90 — an unbroken streak of over 35 years. This article presents the complete year-wise dividend history sourced directly from RIL’s official filings.
Key Dividend Stats at a Glance
Reliance Dividend History: 2020–2025
The 2020s mark a new growth phase for RIL with rising dividends post-Jio’s massive success and the company’s pivot to consumer businesses. Notably, RIL also had partly paid-up shares in FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 which received pro-rata dividends.
| Financial Year | Dividend Type | Dividend Per Share (₹) | Rate (%) | Ex-Dividend Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Final | ₹5.50 | 55% | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 2023-24 | Final | ₹5.00 | 50% | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 2022-23 | Final | ₹4.50 | 45% | 21 Aug 2023 |
| 2021-22 | Final | ₹8.00 | 80% | 18 Aug 2022 |
| 2020-21 | Final (Fully Paid-up) | ₹7.00 | 70% | 11 Jun 2021 |
| 2020-21 | Final (Partly Paid-up)* | ₹3.50 | 70% (pro-rata) | 11 Jun 2021 |
*Pro-rata dividend for partly paid-up shares
Reliance Dividend History: 2010–2020
The 2010s were a decade of steady, moderate growth for RIL’s dividend. Despite challenges in the telecom venture’s early years, RIL maintained a consistent dividend policy, reflecting the company’s strong cash flow from its refining and petrochemical operations.
| Financial Year | Dividend Type | Dividend Per Share (₹) | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Final (Fully Paid-up) | ₹6.50 | 65% |
| 2019-20 | Final (Partly Paid-up)* | ₹1.625 | 65% (pro-rata) |
| 2018-19 | Final | ₹6.50 | 65% |
| 2017-18 | Final | ₹6.00 | 60% |
| 2016-17 | Final | ₹11.00 | 110% |
| 2015-16 | Interim | ₹10.50 | 105% |
| 2014-15 | Final | ₹10.00 | 100% |
| 2013-14 | Final | ₹9.50 | 95% |
| 2012-13 | Final | ₹9.00 | 90% |
| 2011-12 | Final | ₹8.50 | 85% |
| 2010-11 | Final | ₹8.00 | 80% |
*Pro-rata for partly paid-up rights issue shares
Reliance Dividend History: 2000–2010
The 2000s saw Reliance Industries emerge as a global refining powerhouse with the commissioning of its Jamnagar refinery. The decade began with moderate dividends and ended with the highest payout rates in the company’s history at that time, driven by bumper profits from its world-class refinery operations.
| Financial Year | Dividend Type | Dividend Per Share (₹) | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Final | ₹7.00 | 70% |
| 2008-09 | Interim | ₹13.00 | 130% |
| 2007-08 | Final | ₹13.00 | 130% |
| 2006-07 | Interim | ₹11.00 | 110% |
| 2005-06 | Final | ₹10.00 | 100% |
| 2004-05 | Final | ₹7.50 | 75% |
| 2003-04 | Final | ₹5.25 | 53% |
| 2002-03 | Final | ₹5.00 | 50% |
| 2001-02 | Final | ₹4.75 | 48% |
| 2000-01 | Final | ₹4.25 | 43% |
Reliance Dividend History: 1989–2000
The early years of Reliance Industries’ dividend history reflect the company’s rapid growth from a textile and petrochemical manufacturer to a diversified conglomerate under Dhirubhai Ambani’s visionary leadership. Dividends were modest but consistent, laying the foundation for a long-term investor-friendly culture.
| Financial Year | Dividend Type | Dividend Per Share (₹) | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Interim | ₹4.00 | 40% |
| 1998-99 | Interim | ₹3.75 | 38% |
| 1997-98 | Final | ₹3.50 | 35% |
| 1996-97 | Final | ₹6.50 | 65% |
| 1995-96 | Final | ₹6.00 | 60% |
| 1994-95 | Final | ₹5.50 | 55% |
| 1993-94 | Final | ₹5.10 | 51% |
| 1992-93 | Final | ₹3.50 | 35% |
| 1991-92 | Final | ₹3.00 | 30% |
| 1990-91 | Final | ₹3.00 | 30% |
| 1989-90 | Final | ₹3.00 | 30% |
Complete Year-Wise Dividend Table (1989–2025)
The table below is the definitive, consolidated reference for Reliance Industries’ entire dividend history, sourced from RIL’s official records and NSE/BSE filings.
| # | Financial Year | Type | Dividend/Share (₹) | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-25 | Final | ₹5.50 | 55% |
| 2 | 2023-24 | Final | ₹5.00 | 50% |
| 3 | 2022-23 | Final | ₹4.50 | 45% |
| 4 | 2021-22 | Final | ₹8.00 | 80% |
| 5 | 2020-21 | Final (FPU) | ₹7.00 | 70% |
| 6 | 2019-20 | Final (FPU) | ₹6.50 | 65% |
| 7 | 2018-19 | Final | ₹6.50 | 65% |
| 8 | 2017-18 | Final | ₹6.00 | 60% |
| 9 | 2016-17 | Final | ₹11.00 | 110% |
| 10 | 2015-16 | Interim | ₹10.50 | 105% |
| 11 | 2014-15 | Final | ₹10.00 | 100% |
| 12 | 2013-14 | Final | ₹9.50 | 95% |
| 13 | 2012-13 | Final | ₹9.00 | 90% |
| 14 | 2011-12 | Final | ₹8.50 | 85% |
| 15 | 2010-11 | Final | ₹8.00 | 80% |
| 16 | 2009-10 | Final | ₹7.00 | 70% |
| 17 | 2008-09 | Interim | ₹13.00 | 130% |
| 18 | 2007-08 | Final | ₹13.00 | 130% |
| 19 | 2006-07 | Interim | ₹11.00 | 110% |
| 20 | 2005-06 | Final | ₹10.00 | 100% |
| 21 | 2004-05 | Final | ₹7.50 | 75% |
| 22 | 2003-04 | Final | ₹5.25 | 53% |
| 23 | 2002-03 | Final | ₹5.00 | 50% |
| 24 | 2001-02 | Final | ₹4.75 | 48% |
| 25 | 2000-01 | Final | ₹4.25 | 43% |
| 26 | 1999-2000 | Interim | ₹4.00 | 40% |
| 27 | 1998-99 | Interim | ₹3.75 | 38% |
| 28 | 1997-98 | Final | ₹3.50 | 35% |
| 29 | 1996-97 | Final | ₹6.50 | 65% |
| 30 | 1995-96 | Final | ₹6.00 | 60% |
| 31 | 1994-95 | Final | ₹5.50 | 55% |
| 32 | 1993-94 | Final | ₹5.10 | 51% |
| 33 | 1992-93 | Final | ₹3.50 | 35% |
| 34 | 1991-92 | Final | ₹3.00 | 30% |
| 35 | 1990-91 | Final | ₹3.00 | 30% |
| 36 | 1989-90 | Final | ₹3.00 | 30% |
Source: Reliance Industries Limited Official Filings (ril.com), NSE & BSE. FPU = Fully Paid-up. Pro-rata dividends for partly paid-up shares excluded from this summary table.
Dividend Trend Analysis & Key Insights
📈 Phase 1 – Foundation Era (1989-90 to 1992-93)
Reliance Industries started its dividend journey with a modest ₹3.00 per share (30% rate) in FY 1989-90 and maintained this level for three years. This phase reflects the company’s reinvestment-first approach as it aggressively expanded its petrochemical capacities under Dhirubhai Ambani.
🚀 Phase 2 – Growth & Liberalisation Era (1993-94 to 1999-2000)
Post-liberalisation, RIL’s earnings surged as India opened its economy. Dividends rose steadily from ₹3.50 to ₹6.50 per share. The notable dip in FY 1997-98 to ₹3.50 was followed by a swift recovery, highlighting management’s prudent capital management during the Asian financial crisis.
⚡ Phase 3 – Refining Supercycle (2004-05 to 2008-09)
The commissioning of the Jamnagar refinery — the world’s largest single-location refinery — unleashed a massive earnings windfall. Dividends shot from ₹7.50 in FY 2004-05 to an all-time (then) peak of ₹13.00 per share in FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09, representing a rate of 130% of face value.
📊 Phase 4 – Consolidation (2009-10 to 2015-16)
Post the refining supercycle, dividends moderated to ₹7.00 in FY 2009-10 and then climbed steadily at ₹0.50 per year from ₹8.00 (FY 2010-11) to ₹10.50 (FY 2015-16). This period coincided with Jio’s development and massive capital expenditure, limiting the pace of dividend growth.
📡 Phase 5 – Jio Era & Rights Issue (2016-17 to 2021-22)
The commercial launch of Jio in 2016 transformed RIL into a consumer-facing conglomerate. FY 2016-17 recorded ₹11.00 (110% rate). After the 2020 rights issue, partly paid-up shares received pro-rata dividends. FY 2021-22 saw a strong ₹8.00 per share as all rights shares became fully paid-up.
🌱 Phase 6 – New Growth Cycle (2022-23 to Present)
From FY 2022-23 (₹4.50) through FY 2024-25 (₹5.50), RIL has increased dividends by ₹0.50 per year, reflecting renewed confidence. The 5-year dividend growth rate stands at approximately 11.1%, and the company is expected to continue its consistent track record.
How to Check Reliance Industries Dividend Payment Status
Shareholders can verify dividend receipt and history through multiple official channels:
1. NSDL / CDSL Portal
Log in to your depository participant (DP) account on NSDL’s IDeAS portal or CDSL’s myEASI portal. Navigate to ‘Dividend’ or ‘Corporate Actions’ to view credited amounts.
2. RIL Investor Relations Website
Visit ril.com → Investor Relations → Dividend History for the official company records and downloadable PDFs.
3. NSE / BSE Corporate Action Portal
The NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) publish ex-dividend dates, record dates, and announced dividend amounts under Corporate Actions for the stock ticker RELIANCE.
4. RIL Registrar – KFin Technologies
For any dividend-related queries, unclaimed dividends, or change of bank mandate, contact KFin Technologies Limited, which is the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent for RIL.