Shipping Corporation of India ₹3.5 Interim Dividend Record Date is Tomorrow, Feb 17

Shipping Corporation of India Limited has declared a second interim dividend of ₹3.5 per equity share with a face value of ₹10 each for the financial year 2025–26. This represents a dividend payout of 35% per share.

In compliance with listing requirements under Securities and Exchange Board of India regulations, the company has fixed February 17, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholders eligible to receive the dividend.

Record Date and Payment Timeline

Shareholders whose names appear in company records as of the record date will qualify for the interim dividend. The dividend payment is scheduled to be completed within 30 days from the date of declaration, ensuring timely credit to eligible investors.

Dividend History Snapshot

In recent distributions, the company paid an interim dividend of ₹3.00 per share in November 2025 and a final dividend of ₹6.59 per share in September 2025. The consistent payouts indicate stable cash flows and shareholder-friendly capital allocation policies.

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Strategic Logistics Collaboration for End-to-End Connectivity

Earlier this month, Shipping Corporation of India has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Container Corporation of India Ltd, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Chennai Port Authority, and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd under an initiative led by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ministry of Railways. 

The collaboration aims to acquire, lease, and operate container vessels, containers, and allied logistics assets for EXIM and coastal trade. By integrating port infrastructure with rail and sea transportation capabilities, the partnership seeks to deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions, improving cargo movement efficiency and strengthening India’s multimodal transport ecosystem.

Conclusion

The latest interim dividend announcement reinforces investor confidence in the company’s financial performance. Investors holding shares before the record date can benefit from the payout. Shareholders must hold shares in a valid demat account as of the record date to be eligible for the dividend.

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