National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, has delivered a record dividend of ₹1,928.46 crore for FY2024-25. The Government of India, holding a 51.28% stake, received ₹988.88 crore from this payout—the highest ever in NALCO’s history.
Dividend Highlights
| Particular | Amount (₹ crore) |
| Total Dividend FY2024-25 | 1,928.46 |
| Government of India Share | 988.88 |
| Cumulative Dividend to Date | 14,331.00 |
| Total Remittance to Government | 9,556.00 |
| Interim Dividend FY2025-26 | 734.65 |
Key Points
- The dividend cheque for FY2024-25 was presented to Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy by NALCO CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh in New Delhi. The event was attended by top officials including Piyush Goyal, IAS, and NALCO directors.
- NALCO has maintained consistent profitability since 1987, declaring dividends every year since 1992.
- The interim dividend for FY2025-26 is ₹4 per share, totaling ₹734.65 crore, reflecting 80% of the face value.
Financial and Strategic Significance
- The record dividend reinforces NALCO’s strong financial health and its commitment to shareholder returns, particularly benefiting the Government of India.
- Over the years, NALCO has cumulatively distributed ₹14,331 crore in dividends, with ₹9,556 crore remitted to the government.
- The interim dividend for the current year signals confidence in continued robust performance and operational stability.
Summary:
NALCO sets a new benchmark in dividend payouts, demonstrating consistent profitability and a strong return on government equity, while continuing its track record of rewarding shareholders through significant distributions.
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