NTPC Pays Rs 2,666.58 Crore Second Interim Dividend to Power Ministry for FY26

State-owned NTPC has paid the power ministry Rs 2,666.58 crore as the second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26, representing 27.50% of its paid-up equity share capital. The payment, handed over to Power Minister Manohar Lal on February 25, marks the 33rd consecutive year NTPC has issued dividends. NTPC is India's largest power generator, supplying about one-fourth of the country's electricity with over 87 GW installed capacity and 32 GW under construction.