NTPC pays power ministry Rs 2,666.58 cr in second dividend for FY26

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) State-owned electricity generator NTPC on Friday said it has paid the power ministry Rs 2,666.58 crore in second interim dividend for FY26.

A ceremonial cheque was handed over to Minister of Power Manohar Lal by company officials on February 25, NTPC said in a statement.

"NTPC Ltd paid the second interim dividend of Rs 2,666.58 crore on 25th February 2026 for the financial year 2025-26, being 27.50 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of the company," it said.

This is the 33rd consecutive year that NTPC Ltd has paid a dividend.

NTPC is India's largest power generation company, catering to the country's one-fourth of electricity demand.

The company operates more than 87 GW of installed capacity, with another 32 GW under construction. PTI ABI HVA