NTPC Ltd paid a final dividend of ₹3,393.83 crore for the financial year 2025-26 on September 23, according to company reports. The final dividend represents 35% of the company's paid-up equity share capital and follows two interim dividend payments of ₹2,666.58 crore each, made in November 2025 and February 2026. Together, the three payouts amount to ₹8,727 crore total, equivalent to ₹9 per equity share with each share having a face value of ₹10. As per the company press release, this marks the 33rd consecutive year in which NTPC has paid a dividend to shareholders, reinforcing its position as India's largest power generation company under the Ministry of Power.
The latest payment marks the 33rd consecutive year in which NTPC has paid a dividend, as reported by the company. This milestone reinforces NTPC's position as one of India's largest integrated power companies, with an installed capacity of more than 91 GW. The company has also set a longer-term target of reaching 149 GW of total capacity by 2032, with renewable energy expected to account for 60 GW of that capacity. The power producer's generation portfolio includes thermal, hydro, solar and wind power projects, while over 35 GW of additional capacity is currently under construction. Under the Ministry of Power, NTPC caters to the country's one-fourth demand with its extensive generation capabilities.
NTPC continues to expand its generation portfolio while investing in newer energy businesses, according to company reports. The company has 35-plus GW of capacity currently under construction and has diversified into emerging sectors including energy storage, nuclear power, green hydrogen, e-mobility and waste-to-energy. Beyond conventional power generation, these newer areas represent NTPC's strategic focus on diversifying its energy portfolio and future growth opportunities. The company's expansion strategy includes both conventional thermal and renewable energy sources to meet India's growing power demand, positioning it as a comprehensive energy solutions provider.
In today's trading session, NTPC shares closed at ₹327.40, down 0.12% from the previous close of ₹327.80, as reported by market data. During the session, the stock moved between ₹325 and ₹329.40, while its 52-week range stands at ₹315.55 to ₹414.40. The latest dividend payment adds to NTPC's established record of returning capital to shareholders while the company continues its expansion strategy across multiple energy sectors. With the total FY26 payout reaching ₹8,727 crore, NTPC maintains its commitment to shareholder returns while pursuing its ambitious growth targets. The dividend record date for the latest payment is September 2, 2026, with the ex-dividend date also set for the same day.
