NHPC fixes Aug 12 record date for ₹0.21 dividend per share in FY26
NHPC Limited has set August 12, 2026, as the record date for its FY26 final dividend of ₹0.21 per share. The 50th AGM will take place on August 28, 2026, via video conferencing to approve the dividend. The register of members will remain closed from August 13 to August 28, 2026.

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NHPC Limited has fixed Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to receive the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.21 per equity share, representing a payout of 2.10% on the company’s paid-up equity share capital. This declaration is subject to formal approval by shareholders at the company’s 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The 50th AGM is scheduled to be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. (IST). In compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). Shareholders holding shares on the record date will be eligible to receive the dividend if it is declared at the AGM, with payments processed according to the Companies Act, 2013.
To facilitate the dividend process and AGM preparations, NHPC Limited will close its Register of Members and Share Transfer Books from Thursday, August 13, 2026, to Friday, August 28, 2026, both days inclusive. During this period, no transfer of shares will be registered. The notice for the AGM, along with the Annual Report for FY26, will be sent electronically to members who have registered their email addresses with the company, its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), or the depositories.
The company has also confirmed that the AGM notice and annual report will be accessible on its website, www.nhpcindia.com , and on the websites of the stock exchanges where it is listed: BSE Limited ( www.bseindia.com ) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited ( www.nseindia.com ). E-voting facilities will be provided through M/s National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) at www.evoting.nsdl.com .
Key Dates and Details
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Record Date | August 12, 2026 | For final dividend entitlement |
| Book Closure Start | August 13, 2026 | Register of Members closed |
| Book Closure End | August 28, 2026 | Register of Members closed |
| 50th AGM | August 28, 2026 | Held via VC/OAVM at 11:30 A.M. |
| Dividend Rate | 2.10% | ₹0.21 per equity share |
As a Government of India Navratna enterprise, NHPC Limited continues to adhere to strict regulatory disclosures under Regulation 42 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. The company’s ISIN is INE848E01016. Shareholders are advised to ensure their contact details are updated with their depositories or the RTA, M/s KFin Technologies Limited, to receive electronic communications regarding the AGM and dividend payments.
Historical Stock Returns for NHPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.66% | -0.18% | -2.56% | +2.92% | -4.80% | +199.06% |
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