Center's dividend income from non-banking PSUs has nearly doubled in FY 2024–2025

Regarding PSU Dividends:

PSU dividends are profit distributions provided by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to the Government of India, their principal shareholder.

Patterns in Dividend Expansion:

Significant rise: From ₹39,558 crore in FY 2020–21 to ₹74,017 crore in FY 2024–25.

Sectoral dependence: 42% of dividends originated from five companies — Coal India, ONGC, IOC, BPCL, GAIL.

OMCs’ trend: Dividends for IOC and BPCL increased by 255% since 2022–23, even with declining oil prices.

Policy change: In November 2024, DIPAM required a minimum of 30% of PAT or 4% of net worth to be paid as yearly dividend.