GAIL, HAL, RITES: Which PSE Declared Highest Dividend in Q4FY25?

Several prominent Indian companies have recently announced their dividend payouts for the financial year 2024-25, reflecting their strong financial performance and commitment to rewarding shareholders. From the energy sector to engineering and manufacturing, these companies have declared impressive dividends, demonstrating their robust growth and profitability. Below is a summary of the key dividend announcements from major public sector enterprises (PSE) in various industries.

List of PSUs Declaring Dividend

GAIL (India) Limited

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, GAIL (India) Limited, the country's leading natural gas company, announced a final dividend of 10% for the financial year 2024-25. The company declared a dividend of ₹1 per share based on its paid-up equity share capital.

The GAIL Board stated, “The Company’s Board has recommended the payment of a final dividend of 10% (₹1.00 per equity share) on the paid-up equity share capital.”

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) declared a massive 505% dividend payout for its shareholders on May 15, 2025. The state-owned company declared a cash dividend of ₹10.10 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.

RITES Limited

RITES, a leading public sector undertaking (PSU) in the railway sector, also recommended a final dividend along with its Q4 results. The Board declared a dividend of ₹2.65 per share, representing 26.5% of its equity share value of ₹10, for FY 2024-25. The dividend payment is subject to shareholder approval at the company's 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had previously declared a first interim dividend of ₹25 per share for FY 2024-25 at a board meeting held on February 12, 2025. This dividend was declared on fully paid-up equity shares of ₹5 each.

Balmer Lawrie & Company

Balmer Lawrie & Company, in its board meeting on May 15, 2025, declared a dividend of ₹8.50 per share, representing 850%. The dividend is to be paid on the company's 17,10,03,846 outstanding equity shares, for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) also announced a final dividend of ₹4.90 per share for FY 2024-25. This follows an interim dividend of ₹8.95 already paid, bringing the total dividend payout for the year to 138.5% of paid-up share capital, compared to 93.6% in the previous year.

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Conclusion

The recent dividend declarations by prominent Indian companies like GAIL, GMDC, RITES, Hindustan Aeronautics, Balmer Lawrie, and GRSE underscore their strong financial health and ability to generate significant shareholder returns. These companies have declared substantial dividends, showing their strong financial performance for FY 2024-25.

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