Kolkata: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has handed over a dividend cheque of ₹1,083.06 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2025-26, reaffirming the company’s consistent profitability and contribution to value creation for the government.
The dividend cheque was presented to G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, in Kolkata on September 28, 2026.
₹1,083.06 Crore Dividend Paid for FY 2025-26
The dividend payment reflects NALCO’s continued financial performance and its contribution to the Government of India as a major shareholder.
Key details of the dividend payment include:
- Company: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- Financial Year: 2025-26
- Dividend Amount: ₹1,083.06 crore
- Recipient: Government of India
- Location: Kolkata
- Date: September 28, 2026
The payment reinforces NALCO’s track record of profitability and value creation for the Government of India.
G. Kishan Reddy Receives Dividend Cheque
The dividend cheque was handed over to G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines.
The presentation took place in the presence of senior officials and NALCO representatives, including:
- Keshav Chandra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Mines
- Vivek Kumar Bajpai, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines
- Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T), NALCO
- A.K. Behuria, Director (Finance), NALCO
The presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Mines and NALCO marked the occasion of the company’s dividend contribution to the Government of India.
Dividend Payment Highlights NALCO’s Financial Performance
The ₹1,083.06 crore dividend payment underscores NALCO’s continued focus on profitability and value creation.
The company said the dividend reaffirms its legacy of consistent profitability and value creation for the Government of India.
As a major public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, NALCO’s financial performance also contributes to government revenues through dividends and other payments.
NALCO Continues Focus on Value Creation
The dividend payout reflects NALCO’s role in generating value for its stakeholders while maintaining its position in India’s aluminium sector.
The company’s financial contribution through dividend payments is part of its broader role as a government-owned enterprise operating in the aluminium and mining value chain.
About NALCO
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The company is engaged in the mining of bauxite, production of alumina and aluminium, and related operations. NALCO plays an important role in India’s non-ferrous metals sector and is involved across key stages of the aluminium value chain.
