Coal India Declares ₹5.15 Final Dividend for FY25: Record Date and Payment Timeline Awaited

State-owned Maharatna PSU Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced a final dividend of ₹5.15 per share for the financial year 2024–25. This declaration was made alongside the company’s Q4 results on May 7, 2025.

Dividend Details

The ₹5.15 per share dividend, representing a 51.5% payout on the face value of ₹10, is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company has stated that the dividend will be disbursed within 30 days from the date of declaration at the AGM.While the exact record date has not been announced, Coal India has indicated that it will be fixed and communicated in due course.

Financial Performance

In Q4 FY25, Coal India reported a consolidated net profit of ₹9,593 crore, marking a 12% year-on-year increase from ₹8,530 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. However, revenue from operations saw a slight decline of 1%, totaling ₹37,825 crore compared to ₹38,213 crore in Q4 FY24.

Dividend History

Coal India has a consistent track record of rewarding its shareholders. In the current fiscal year, the company has already disbursed two interim dividends: ₹15.75 per share in November 2024 and ₹5.60 per share in January 2025.Over the past five years, Coal India has maintained a robust dividend policy, with annual payouts ranging between ₹23 and ₹31.60 per share.

Shareholder Impact

The total dividend payout for FY25, including the final dividend, amounts to ₹3,173.8 crore, benefiting nearly 23 lakh shareholders. The Government of India, holding a 63.13% stake in Coal India, is set to receive approximately ₹2,003 crore from this dividend.

Coal India’s announcement of a ₹5.15 final dividend underscores its commitment to delivering value to shareholders. Investors are advised to stay tuned for the forthcoming announcements regarding the record date and AGM schedule to ensure eligibility for the dividend payout.