New Delhi: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) has announced its highest-ever dividend of ₹908.36 crore for the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the company’s financial performance. The record dividend was formally presented to Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, by Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HUDCO.
The occasion was attended by Satendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Urban Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), along with senior HUDCO officials.
The record dividend highlights HUDCO’s financial performance and its continued contribution to India’s urban development. The company remains focused on supporting urban infrastructure growth and promoting sustainable development across the country.
HUDCO Announces Its Highest-Ever Dividend for FY 2025-26
HUDCO’s dividend payout of ₹908.36 crore for FY 2025-26 represents the highest dividend announced by the corporation to date. The milestone reflects the company’s financial performance and its role in financing housing and urban infrastructure projects.
Key details of the announcement:
- Company: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO)
- Dividend amount: ₹908.36 crore
- Financial year: 2025-26
- Presented to: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Presented by: Sanjay Kulshrestha, CMD, HUDCO
- Other key official present: Satendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA
The milestone reinforces HUDCO’s position as an important public sector institution supporting India’s housing and urban infrastructure priorities.
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HUDCO Focuses on Urban Transformation and Sustainable Development
Alongside its financial achievements, HUDCO continues to support India’s urban transformation through initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, encouraging innovation and promoting sustainable cities.
The corporation is advancing programmes such as UiWIN and the Urban Challenge Fund to support new approaches to urban infrastructure development.
Its broader urban development priorities include:
- Supporting urban infrastructure development.
- Encouraging innovation in urban projects.
- Promoting sustainable and vibrant cities.
- Contributing to India’s long-term urban transformation goals.
Through its financing activities and development-focused initiatives, HUDCO continues to contribute to the creation of modern urban infrastructure and improved urban environments.
UiWIN and Urban Challenge Fund Support Urban Infrastructure
HUDCO’s initiatives, including UiWIN and the Urban Challenge Fund, form part of its broader focus on innovation in urban development. These programmes are intended to support evolving infrastructure needs and encourage sustainable approaches to city development.
Key areas of focus include:
- Developing innovative approaches to urban infrastructure.
- Supporting infrastructure projects aligned with evolving city requirements.
- Promoting sustainable urban development.
- Encouraging the development of vibrant and future-ready cities.
As India continues to expand and modernise its urban centres, financing and infrastructure development remain important priorities. HUDCO’s initiatives support the broader objective of building cities that are sustainable, vibrant and equipped to meet future needs.
About HUDCO
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) is a Government of India public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It provides financial assistance for housing and urban infrastructure projects, supporting areas such as urban development, municipal infrastructure and sustainable city development across India.
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