Maharatna PSU NTPC Trades Ex-Dividend; When Will the 2nd Interim Dividend Be Credited?

NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power generation company and a Maharatna public sector undertaking (PSU), is trading ex-dividend. On January 31, 2025, as of 2:20 PM, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the share price stood at ₹322.5. The ex-dividend status follows the company’s announcement of a second interim dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year 2024-25.

The company’s Board of Directors approved this dividend in their meeting on January 25, 2025. Investors who held NTPC shares before the record date of January 31, 2025, will be eligible to receive the dividend, with the payment scheduled to be credited by February 24, 2025.

NTPC’s Financial Performance in Q3 FY25

NTPC Ltd recently reported its financial results for the Q3 quarter of FY25, showcasing steady growth in profitability and revenue:

• Net Profit: ₹4,711.4 crore, marking a 3.1% increase from ₹4,571.9 crore in the same quarter last year.
• Revenue: ₹41,352.3 crore, reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year growth from ₹39,455 crore.
• EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation): Surged 20.3% to ₹11,960.6 crore, up from ₹9,941 crore in Q3 FY24.
• EBITDA Margin: Improved to 28.9% from 25.2% year-on-year, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.

Dividend History and Yield of NTPC

NTPC has a consistent history of rewarding shareholders through dividends. Since February 25, 2005, the company has declared 44 dividends, highlighting its commitment to returning value to investors.

• Dividends in the last 12 months: ₹10.50 per share.
• Current Dividend Yield: At a market price of ₹322.5 per share, the yield stands at approximately 3.3%.

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