Cochin Shipyard, one of the leading shipbuilding and repair yard in India on January 04 declared an interim dividend of Rs 9 a share.

The board of directors of the company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 9 per equity share of Rs 10 each for the financial year 2020-21. The board has also fixed Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, as the record date for the aforesaid interim dividend.

The dividend shall be paid to the eligible shareholders on or before Feb. 02, 2021, the company added.

Shares of the company gained Rs 6.45, or 1.72%, to settle  at  Rs 381.70.  The total volume of shares traded  was  36,421 at  the BSE (Monday).