<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Vedanta Ltd. will meet on June 18 to consider and approve the first interim dividend for FY26, with a record date set for June 24.Investors could benefit from Vedanta's substantial 9.5% dividend yield, with the company leading in dividend income in the market.The company's strong dividend track record and March-quarter net profit of Rs 3,483 crore support investor interest.Vedanta's share price settled at Rs 457.8 apiece on the BSE, showing a slight decline ahead of the dividend announcement.Analysts suggest Vedanta could be a 'buy' considering its dividend strength and upcoming demerger, with positive price targets and ratings.