NALCO Q2 profit up 35%, Rs 4 interim dividend, record date 14 Nov

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AI summary

NALCO posted strong Q2 FY26 results. Standalone revenue rose 7.3 percent YoY to Rs 4,292 cr, while PAT jumped 35 percent to Rs 1,433 cr. H1 revenue increased 18 percent to Rs 8,099 cr and PAT rose 50 percent to Rs 2,497 cr. Board declared first interim dividend of Rs 4 per share (80 percent on face value of Rs 5), totaling Rs 734.65 cr. This is half the Rs 8 per share interim paid in FY25. Record date is 14 November 2025, with payment by 6 December 2025.

Likely market impact

Strong earnings are positive, but the interim dividend is lower than last year, which may disappoint yield-focused investors.