By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| In a notable reflection of robust financial performance and sustained operational excellence, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) presented its Second Interim Dividend cheque amounting to ₹1,493.32 crore for the financial year 2025–26 to Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar.

The cheque was handed over by Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, in the august presence of the company’s Board of Directors and senior officials from the Ministry of Power.

The dividend payment underscores PGCIL’s continued financial strength and its consistent contribution to the Government of India’s exchequer. As a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, the company plays a pivotal role in ensuring reliable and efficient transmission of electricity across the country, forming the backbone of India’s power infrastructure.

Over the years, PGCIL has emerged as a key driver of India’s energy security by developing a vast national transmission network that enables seamless transfer of electricity across regions. The company’s expanding transmission capacity has supported the integration of renewable energy sources while ensuring grid stability and uninterrupted power supply.

The latest dividend payout not only reflects strong corporate governance and financial discipline but also highlights the enterprise’s commitment to nation-building. By maintaining consistent profitability alongside large-scale infrastructure expansion, PGCIL continues to balance commercial success with public service responsibility.

Officials noted that the company remains focused on strengthening India’s transmission corridors, enhancing technological capabilities, and supporting the country’s transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy ecosystem.

The dividend presentation marks yet another milestone in PGCIL’s journey as a strategic national asset contributing both to economic growth and to the strengthening of India’s evolving power sector landscape.