Dividend Alert: PSU REC Approves ₹4.60 Interim Payout After Strong Q1

REC Limited, a major public sector company under the Ministry of Power, has announced its first interim dividend for FY26. The company, known for financing power projects across India, continues to attract long-term investors and traders looking for dividend-paying PSU stocks.

REC Declares Interim Dividend of ₹4.60 per Share

In a stock exchange filing, REC Limited declared a dividend of ₹4.60 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for the financial year 2025–26.

To receive the dividend, shareholders must own REC shares by the record date—Friday, August 1, 2025. The dividend will be paid or dispatched by August 21, 2025 to:

• Investors holding REC shares in demat accounts, as per the records of depositories.
• Shareholders owning physical shares, as listed in the register of members on the same day.

This move makes REC a rewarding stock for those who prefer regular income through dividends.

REC Reports 29% Rise in Q1 Profit

Alongside the dividend announcement, REC also shared its Q1 FY26 financial results, showing strong growth in both profit and revenue.

• Net profit: ₹4,465.71 crore (up 29% from ₹3,460.19 crore in Q1 FY25)
• Revenue: ₹14,731.45 crore (up 12.6% from ₹13,078.66 crore last year)
• Net worth: ₹80,440.44 crore as of June 30, 2025 (vs. ₹72,936.19 crore last year)

These results reflect REC’s steady performance and strong financial position in the power sector.

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Conclusion

REC’s impressive Q1 performance and timely dividend announcement make it an attractive choice for investors, especially those with demat accounts seeking income-generating PSU stocks. With a healthy balance sheet and continued focus on power sector development, REC Limited shows promise for the rest of FY26.

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