NHPC Limited has announced its financial performance for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹0.21 per share for the fiscal year 2025-26, supplementing the earlier interim dividend. Additionally, the company unveiled plans to raise up to ₹2,000 crore through taxable bond issuance in the upcoming fiscal year to support its strategic borrowing and growth objectives.
Financial Performance Overview
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, NHPC Limited reported a strong operational performance. The company posted a net profit of ₹3,617.80 crore on a standalone basis for the fiscal year, reflecting sustained momentum in its hydroelectric power generation activities. The audited financial results indicate a stable growth trajectory as the company continues to expand its renewable energy footprint.
Dividend Payout for FY 2025-26
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 2.10% of the face value of ₹10 per share, amounting to ₹0.21 per equity share. This is in addition to the interim dividend of ₹1.40 per share already distributed in February 2026, bringing the total dividend payout for the fiscal year to ₹1.61 per equity share, subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Future Funding and Project Expansion
To support its infrastructure development plans for FY 2026-27, the company has approved the issuance of listed, unsecured, non-cumulative, non-convertible, redeemable, taxable AI Series bonds via private placement. The fundraising target is set at up to ₹2,000 crore. This capital infusion is intended to fuel ongoing capacity expansion, including the development of key projects like the Subansiri Lower Project, which recently commissioned an additional 250 MW unit, bringing its installed capacity to 1,000 MW.
Operational Status
The company maintains a healthy financial position with NIL defaults on loans and debt securities. All audited results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, have received an unmodified opinion from the joint statutory auditors, ensuring transparency and compliance across all reported financial metrics.
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