UTI Mutual Fund today declared tax-free dividend of eight per cent for its scheme UTI — Opportunities Fund.

The record date for the dividend is May 2, the company said in a statement.

All unit holders registered under the dividend option of UTI — Opportunities Fund as on the record date will be eligible for this dividend, it said.

The net asset value (NAV) a unit as on April 26, was Rs 15 under the dividend option, it added.

Launched in 2005, UTI Opportunities Fund is an open-ended equity scheme.