NSE: DALBHARAT · 29 October 2026
- Dalmia Bharat has fallen 13.46% over 3 trading sessions; today's move is -4.57%.
- Dalmia Bharat announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, posting a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3,563 crore, up 4% year-on-year. However, net profit turned negative with a loss of ₹205 crore, impacted by a one-time impairment loss of ₹282 crore on certain assets and employee separation charges. Simultaneously, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share for FY 2026-27, fixing October 30, 2026, as the record date.
- Trading volume was 12.27 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Dalmia Bharat share price: 13.46% decline over 3 trading sessions
Dalmia Bharat Ltd. dropped 4.57% today to settle at ₹1,407.0, trading near the lower end of its day's range between ₹1,403.2 and ₹1,460.1.
The broader market and sector showed a positive trend, with the Nifty rising 1.05% and the Nifty Metal sector benchmark gaining 0.67%. In contrast to the broader indices, Dalmia Bharat faced significant downward pressure, extending its recent pullback following a 5-day return of -13.18% and a 20-day return of -14.07%.
Company disclosures provide important context for the ongoing sentiment surrounding the stock. Dalmia Bharat recently released its Q2 and H1 FY27 financial results on October 26, 2026, reporting a consolidated net loss of ₹205 crore due to impairment charges and lower operational margins, alongside the declaration of an interim dividend of ₹4 per share with an upcoming record date of October 30, 2026.
12.69 lakh shares traded by 29 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.03 lakh shares (12.27 times). The five-day average daily volume was 2.20 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 28 October 2026 showed 1.15 lakh shares delivered, representing 53.98% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 32,883 trades.
The decline in share price aligns with the company's reported Q2 net loss of ₹205 crore, which was weighed down by asset impairments and cost headwinds, contrasting with broader market gains.
Latest Company Developments
Dalmia Bharat announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, posting a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3,563 crore, up 4% year-on-year. However, net profit turned negative with a loss of ₹205 crore, impacted by a one-time impairment loss of ₹282 crore on certain assets and employee separation charges. Simultaneously, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share for FY 2026-27, fixing October 30, 2026, as the record date.
The earnings report highlights operating margin pressures and asset impairments that have influenced investor sentiment, even as capacity expansions and dividend distributions progress.
The company issued a formal communication to resident and non-resident shareholders detailing applicable Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provisions under the Income Tax Act for the interim dividend declared on October 26, 2026. Shareholders were instructed to submit necessary tax exemption documents, lower withholding certificates, or Form 121 declarations via the registrar's portal by the October 30, 2026 cut-off date.
Provides vital compliance and procedural guidelines for investors seeking to manage withholding tax deductions on the upcoming interim dividend payment.
Communication to shareholders related to TDS on Interim Dividend as per Income Tax Act, 2025
General Updates. Earnings Release / Investor Presentation Q2 & H1 FY 27.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 15.59% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 16.62% on 30 June 2026, a change of -1.03 percentage points.
The filing reported 25 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
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- Developments regarding the acquisition process of Bhilai Jaypee Cement Limited under the NCLT framework
- Subsequent delivery percentages and volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume of 1,268,778 shares
- Record date and subsequent distribution of the ₹4 per share interim dividend on October 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Dalmia Bharat company news?
Dalmia Bharat announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, posting a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3,563 crore, up 4% year-on-year. However, net profit turned negative with a loss of ₹205 crore, impacted by a one-time impairment loss of ₹282 crore on certain assets and employee separation charges. Simultaneously, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share for FY 2026-27, fixing October 30, 2026, as the record date.
How strong was Dalmia Bharat’s trading volume?
12.69 lakh shares traded, 12.27 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 29 October 2026 · 03:25 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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