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GMDC declares ₹223.54 crore dividend, underscoring Gujarat's mineral wealth
✍️ The Newsman of India
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM
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Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation announced a dividend of ₹223.54 crore, highlighting the state's abundant mineral resources and its growth strategy.
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), the state‑run mining enterprise, disclosed a dividend payout of ₹223.54 crore for its shareholders. The sizeable distribution reflects the robust performance of GMDC’s mining operations across the state.
Analysts note that the dividend underscores Gujarat’s rich mineral endowment, which continues to drive revenue for the corporation and the state treasury. GMDC’s portfolio includes limestone, bauxite, and other critical minerals that feed both domestic industries and export markets.
The payout aligns with GMDC’s strategic growth plan, which aims to expand mining capacity, adopt modern extraction technologies, and deepen value‑addition downstream. By returning a substantial dividend, the corporation signals confidence in its financial health and future expansion prospects.
Stakeholders are expected to receive the dividend as per the schedule announced by GMDC, reinforcing the company’s commitment to shareholder value while supporting Gujarat’s broader economic objectives.
Analysts note that the dividend underscores Gujarat’s rich mineral endowment, which continues to drive revenue for the corporation and the state treasury. GMDC’s portfolio includes limestone, bauxite, and other critical minerals that feed both domestic industries and export markets.
The payout aligns with GMDC’s strategic growth plan, which aims to expand mining capacity, adopt modern extraction technologies, and deepen value‑addition downstream. By returning a substantial dividend, the corporation signals confidence in its financial health and future expansion prospects.
Stakeholders are expected to receive the dividend as per the schedule announced by GMDC, reinforcing the company’s commitment to shareholder value while supporting Gujarat’s broader economic objectives.