NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Coal, has paid an interim dividend of ₹ 360 crore to the Central Government for the financial year 2025-26.
Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director, NLCIL, presented the check to G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Coal and Mines.
According to a press release, the declaration of dividend is in line with the Union Government guidelines for capital restructuring and dividend and underlines the financial management of NLCIL. Despite implementing an ambitious capital expenditure program aimed at expanding mining capacity, increasing thermal efficiency and accelerating renewable energy projects, including solar and battery energy storage systems, the company improved profitability.
Mr. Motupalli said improved operating parameters, cost optimization measures and disciplined capital allocation have contributed significantly to improving the company’s financial performance.
Published – 19 Feb 2026 19:37 IST