Government Collects Over ₹2.5 Lakh Crore in Dividends from Listed PSUs Over 3 Fiscal Years

As per The Moneycontrol news report, the government has secured more than ₹2.5 lakh crore in dividends from listed public sector undertakings (PSUs) over the past 3 fiscal years.  

This consistent financial flow has exceeded budgeted estimates, providing crucial non-tax revenue support for the government. 

Dividends from Listed PSUs Exceed Expectations 

In the fiscal year 2026, 55 listed PSUs contributed a total of ₹1.43 lakh crore in dividends, with the government's share being ₹89,501 crore.  

This marks a 3-year period where dividends from state-run companies have continually surpassed ₹80,000 crore annually, demonstrating the financial reliability of these entities. 

Annual Dividend Trends and Government Share 

Over the past few years, dividends from listed PSUs have progressively increased, with the government's share rising from ₹29,547 crore in FY21 to ₹56,555 crore in FY22, reaching ₹59,822 crore in FY23, and surpassing ₹80,000 crore in FY24.  

In FY25, the figure further climbed to ₹83,496 crore, and in FY26, it reached a new high of ₹89,501 crore.  

Despite these absolute increases, the dividend payout ratio dipped to 28% in FY26. 

Highlighted Dividend Contributors 

In FY26, Coal India led the PSUs with a dividend of ₹10,310 crore out of its total ₹16,669 crore. ONGC and SBI followed, contributing ₹9,817 crore and ₹8,892 crore, respectively.  

LIC paid ₹6,103 crore to the government from its total dividend of ₹6,325 crore. Other significant contributors included NTPC, PowerGrid, BPCL, and PFC. 

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Conclusion 

Between FY24 and FY26, the government consistently collected over ₹2.5 lakh crore in dividends from listed PSUs, surpassing budgeted estimates for 6 consecutive years.  

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