The public sector infrastructure financier posted a 17% sequential drop in profit in the quarter under review compared to Rs 4,052 crore in Q3FY26 while the topline also slipped 3% versus Rs 15,051 crore in the October-December quarter of FY26.
REC’s board recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.55 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
This is in addition to the interim dividend(s) of Rs 17 per equity share already declared during FY26 in four tranches, making the total dividend for the financial year Rs 18.55 per equity share. The final dividend post-approval, will be paid to shareholders within 30 days from the date of declaration at the ensuing AGM.
REC earned an interest income of Rs 14,119 crore in Q4FY26 compared to Rs 14,560 crore in Q3FY26 and Rs 14,947 crore in Q4FY25.
The company’s expenses grew YoY and sequentially to Rs 10,169 crore versus Rs 9,904 crore in Q3FY26 and Rs 9,858 crore in Q4FY25. The expenses were made under the heads including finance cost, impairment on financial instruments and Rs corporate social responsibility expenses.
The company’s total loan assets stood at Rs 5.83 lakh crore.The earnings were announced minutes before the market closing time and REC shares settled lower at Rs 375.80, down by Rs 2.25 or 0.60% from the Monday closing price.
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