NSE: GODFRYPHLP · 12 November 2026
- Godfrey Phillips India Limited shares traded down 0.33% to close at Rs 1,814.50 on November 12, 2026, moving within a day's range of Rs 1,800.00 and Rs 1,890.40 after opening higher at Rs 1,865.70.
- Godfrey Phillips India Limited announced an interim dividend of Rs 10 per equity share of face value Rs 2 each for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The board fixed Thursday, November 12, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for the payout.
- Trading volume was 3.51 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Godfrey Phillips India Lt share price falling on 12 November 2026?
Godfrey Phillips India Limited shares traded down 0.33% to close at Rs 1,814.50 on November 12, 2026, moving within a day's range of Rs 1,800.00 and Rs 1,890.40 after opening higher at Rs 1,865.70.
The broader market benchmark Nifty edged up by 0.18%, whereas the Nifty FMCG sector benchmark slipped by 0.74%. Godfrey Phillips India underperformed the broader index while displaying a relatively moderate downward movement compared to the wider sector benchmark on above-average trading volumes.
The recent price action coincides with ongoing investor focus on the company's financial disclosures and corporate actions for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, alongside the November 12 record date for its recently declared interim dividend of Rs 10 per equity share. While these fundamental milestones provide broader context, no single confirmed operational trigger links directly to today's fractional decline.
10.48 lakh shares traded by 12 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 2.99 lakh shares (3.51 times). The five-day average daily volume was 4.28 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 12 November 2026 showed 2.63 lakh shares delivered, representing 25.13% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 44,824 trades.
The minor 0.33% decline occurred on significantly elevated volume (3.51 times the 20-day average) on the exact date of the interim dividend record date, pointing toward normal post-announcement positioning rather than a specific new operational catalyst.
Latest Company Developments
Godfrey Phillips India Limited announced an interim dividend of Rs 10 per equity share of face value Rs 2 each for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The board fixed Thursday, November 12, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for the payout.
Determines shareholder entitlement and tax deduction at source (TDS) compliance for the interim payout.
The company submitted its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, following a review by the audit committee and board of directors. Statutory auditors S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP carried out a limited review of the statements.
Provides updated financial performance metrics, revenue figures, and profitability data for market participants.
Management released its earnings presentation for the first half of financial year 2026-27, highlighting a consolidated gross sales value of Rs 11,929 crores and a net profit of Rs 388 crores. Leadership noted ongoing margin pressures following tax increases and outlined strategic focuses on export expansion and operational efficiencies.
Offers deeper transparency into segment-wise performance, domestic volumes, and management's strategic outlook.
Godfrey Phillips India Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
Intimation to Shareholders about TDS on Interim Dividend for FY 2026-27.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 3.29% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 3.41% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.12 percentage points.
The filing reported 29 MF/UTI holders.
What to Watch Next
- Execution of the interim dividend payout within 30 days of declaration
- Domestic cigarette volume trends and quarterly margin recovery trajectory
- Unmanufactured tobacco export performance and geopolitical impact on overseas sales
- Trading volume and delivery participation relative to the 20-day average volume
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Godfrey Phillips India Lt company news?
Godfrey Phillips India Limited announced an interim dividend of Rs 10 per equity share of face value Rs 2 each for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The board fixed Thursday, November 12, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for the payout.
How strong was Godfrey Phillips India Lt’s trading volume?
10.48 lakh shares traded, 3.51 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 12 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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