New Delhi, March 25 -- Vedanta share price gained over 2% on Wednesday led by strong buying momentum, ahead of the dividend record date. Vedanta shares rose as much as 2.57% to Rs.668.50 apiece on the BSE.

The Anil Agarwal-led mining major had announced a dividend of Rs.11 per share, and investors looking to receive the dividend must buy Vedanta shares today as the stock goes es-dividend on Friday.

The Board of Directors of Vedanta on March 23, had approved the third Interim Dividend of Rs.11 per equity share on face value of Rs.1 each for the Financial Year 2025-26 amounting to Rs.4,300 crore.

Vedanta dividend record date has been fixed as on March 28, Saturday, to determine the eligibility of shareholders set to receive the dividend....