
On March 18, 2026, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) shares are on investors’ radar as the state-owned PSU approved an ambitious borrowing plan of up to ₹1.6 lakh crore for FY27, setting the stage for continued funding support to India’s power sector.
The plan, excluding extra budgetary resources, includes raising ₹1.1 lakh crore through domestic avenues such as bonds and debentures, ₹20,000 crore via foreign currency borrowings, including loans and notes, and an additional ₹20,000 crore through short-term instruments.
In a separate development, the company declared a fourth interim dividend of ₹3.25 per share for FY26, equivalent to 32.5% of its ₹10 face value. The record date has been set as March 23, 2026, with payments scheduled on or before April 16, 2026, subject to applicable tax deductions. This follows an earlier interim dividend of ₹4 per share announced with its December quarter results.
| Purpose | Dividend (₹) | Ex-Date |
| Interim Dividend | 3.25 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Interim Dividend | 4.00 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Interim Dividend | 3.65 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Interim Dividend | 3.70 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Final Dividend | 2.05 | 13 Jun 2025 |
The company has demonstrated a consistent dividend payout pattern, primarily through interim dividends across FY26. The most recent interim dividend of ₹3.25 per share was announced with an ex-date of March 23, 2026. Earlier payouts included ₹4.00 in February 2026, ₹3.65 in November 2025, and ₹3.70 in August 2025.
Additionally, the company declared a final dividend of ₹2.05 per share in June 2025. This steady stream of dividends highlights the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining financial stability.
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Published on: Mar 18, 2026, 9:37 AM IST

Sachin Gupta
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