Maharashtra Scooters declares ₹160-per-share interim dividend for FY27

Bajaj Group-linked Maharashtra Scooters has announced a ₹160-per-share interim dividend, with Sept. 21, 2026 set as the record date and payment due by Oct. 13. The payout follows a sharp year-on-year decline in Q1 profit and revenue.

— Source publishedTue, 15 Sept, 2026, 18:34 IST·First seen Tue, 15 Sept, 2026, 19:09 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Bajaj Group-linked Maharashtra Scooters declared an FY27 interim dividend of Rs 160 per share despite steep first-quarter profit and revenue declines. The

Key facts

  • Rs 160 per equity share
  • 1,600% of Rs 10 face value
  • Record date: September 21, 2026
  • Payment by: October 13, 2026
  • FY27 Q1 standalone net profit: Rs 3.32 crore, down 91% year-on-year from Rs 35.26 crore

What changed

Bajaj Group-linked Maharashtra Scooters declared an FY27 interim dividend of Rs 160 per share despite steep first-quarter profit and revenue declines. The investment company is also considering a renewable-energy foray and name change, subject to approvals.

Why this matters

Maharashtra Scooters’ sizeable FY27 interim payout, record date of Sept. 21 and payment due by Oct. 13, offers a near-term income catalyst but should be weighed against the sharp year-on-year Q1 earnings decline.

What to watch

  • Confirmation of ex-dividend date and actual payment by October 13, 2026.
  • Next-quarter profit and revenue trend versus the weak Q1 base.
  • Dividend income, fair-value gains or losses, and cash-flow disclosures tied to investment holdings.
  • Any further capital-return announcement, buyback proposal or change in dividend policy.
  • Movement in Bajaj Group holding-company valuations and discounts.