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Govt dividend windfall: 5th year of record collections expected
30 Dec
Summary
- Government dividend collections may hit a new high in 2025-26.
- Dividends from state-owned firms have consistently exceeded targets.
- Strong CPSE performance offsets weak disinvestment revenue.
The Indian government anticipates a significant boost in dividend collections from its non-financial public sector enterprises for the fifth year running, with projections indicating a new record high for fiscal year 2025-26. These collections are expected to surpass initial budgeted targets, providing a crucial financial cushion.
As of the current fiscal, dividend collections have already reached Rs 44,862 crore, with a substantial portion typically received in the March quarter. This trend follows a record Rs 74,129 crore garnered in 2024-25, significantly exceeding the budgeted Rs 56,260 crore and revised estimate of Rs 55,000 crore. This consistent overperformance highlights the strong financial health of CPSEs.
