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GHIAL remits Rs 12.28 crore interim dividend to Telangana Government

Created at 11 Jun · 11:55 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) announced the remittance of an interim dividend of approximately Rs 12.28 crore to the Government of Telangana. The total dividend payout for the financial year 2025-26 amounted to over Rs 49.14 crore.

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Key Numbers

Rs 12.28 croreinterim dividend remitted to Telangana Government
Rs 49.14 croretotal dividend payout for FY25-26
Rs 36.85 croredividend payout in February 2026
Rs 149.87 croretotal dividends paid to Telangana Government since inception
16,864 sqmarea of the new cargo terminal
50,000 metric tonnesinitial annual handling capacity of Cargo Terminal 2
100,000 metric tonnesexpandable annual handling capacity of Cargo Terminal 2

Who's Involved

GHIAL
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, remitted dividend and commissioned new cargo terminal
Government of Telangana
Recipient of interim dividend from GHIAL
Kadhir Kadhiravan
CEO of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd

↳ Why This Matters

The dividend payment reflects GHIAL's financial performance and its commitment to stakeholders, including the state government. The commissioning of the new cargo terminal signifies an expansion of infrastructure aimed at boosting Hyderabad's position as a major logistics hub.

Key facts

  • GHIAL remitted an interim dividend of approximately Rs 12.28 crore to the Government of Telangana.
  • The total dividend payout for FY25-26 was over Rs 49.14 crore.
  • GHIAL commissioned its second Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad International Airport.
  • The new cargo terminal has an initial handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes per annum.
  • The total dividend paid by GHIAL since inception to the Telangana Government is Rs 149.87 crore.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has announced the remittance of an interim dividend of approximately Rs 12.28 crore to the Government of Telangana. This payment is part of a total dividend distribution of over Rs 49.14 crore declared for the financial year 2025-26. Since commencing operations, GHIAL has paid a cumulative Rs 149.87 crore in dividends to the Telangana Government.

In a separate development, GHIAL has commissioned its second Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad International Airport. The new terminal, spanning 16,864 square meters, is designed to meet growing domestic and international cargo demands. It will begin operations with an annual handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, with provisions for expansion to double this capacity to 100,000 metric tonnes per annum.

Kadhir Kadhiravan, CEO of GHIAL, stated that the commissioning of Cargo Terminal 2 is a significant milestone, positioning Hyderabad as a key air cargo and logistics hub in Asia. He emphasized that the facility is built to handle demanding cargo verticals with precision and speed.

Frequently asked questions

GHIAL stands for GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, which operates the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.

GHIAL remitted an interim dividend of approximately Rs 12.28 crore to the Government of Telangana, as part of a total payout of over Rs 49.14 crore for the financial year 2025-26.

The new Cargo Terminal 2 has an initial handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes per annum, with the potential to expand to 100,000 metric tonnes per annum.

What Happens Next

01GHIAL will continue to operate and scale its new Cargo Terminal 2.
02The Government of Telangana will receive future dividend payments based on GHIAL's performance.

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How It Developed

GHIAL remitted an interim dividend of approximately Rs 12.28 crore to the Government of Telangana.
The total dividend payout for the financial year 2025-26 was over Rs 49.14 crore.
GHIAL previously paid Rs 36.85 crore in February 2026.
GHIAL commissioned its second Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad International Airport.
The new cargo terminal has a handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes per annum, expandable to 100,000 metric tonnes.
Kadhir Kadhiravan stated the new terminal positions Hyderabad as a leading air cargo gateway in Asia.

Sources

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GHIAL remits Rs 12.28 crore interim dividend to Telangana GovernmentThe Economic Times

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