Financial Results and Recommendation of Dividend

GMDC reported FY 2025-26 standalone revenue of Rs 2,653.38 crore, down 7% from Rs 2,850.84 crore in the previous year. However, profit after tax surged 45% to Rs 990.81 crore from Rs 681.92 crore, boosted by Rs 522.65 crore in exceptional items including Rs 492.63 crore from recognizing previously expensed GST input credit after lignite tax rates changed, plus Rs 30.02 crore from restored ITC. The company recommended a dividend of Rs 9.50 per share (475%) subject to shareholder approval. Auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion, though they included an emphasis of matter noting the exceptional items. Total assets grew to Rs 8,978.89 crore from Rs 7,710.60 crore. The Power segment continued to report losses of Rs 79.61 crore.