New Delhi: National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, has declared robust financial results for the first quarter of FY26. The company reported a 43.9% year-on-year jump in net profit, rising from ₹588.42 crore in Q1 FY25 to ₹1,049.48 crore in Q1 FY26.
NALCO’s revenue from operations stood at ₹3,806.24 crore during the April–June 2025 quarter, while total income reached ₹3,930.45 crore.
Final Dividend Proposed at ₹2.50 Per Share
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share (50% of face value ₹5) for FY25. This proposal is subject to approval at the company’s upcoming 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM). If approved, the dividend will be paid within 30 days of its declaration, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
This final dividend comes in addition to the two interim dividends of ₹4 each (totaling ₹8 per share or 160% of face value) already disbursed during FY25.
Stock Performance
Shares of NALCO closed at ₹188.61 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), registering a marginal dip of 0.011%. The stock has declined by 3.49% over the past five trading sessions.
About NALCO
National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines. As one of India’s largest integrated primary aluminium producers, NALCO operates in bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, and power generation. The company is a key contributor to India’s mineral resource development and value-added metal exports.
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