NTPC Declares Rs 3,393.83 Crore Final Dividend for FY26, Total Payout Rs 8,727 Crore
State-owned NTPC Ltd has paid a final dividend of Rs 3,393.83 crore for the financial year 2025-26, bringing the total dividend payout to Rs 8,727 crore, equivalent to Rs 9 per equity share. This marks the 33rd consecutive year of dividend payments. NTPC, India's largest power utility with over 91 GW capacity and 35 GW under construction, aims to expand to 149 GW by 2032, including 60 GW from renewable sources. Its portfolio includes thermal, hydro, solar, wind, and emerging energy sectors.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, thetribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 23 Sept, 11:32 am. Other outlets followed.