GHIAL Remits ₹12.28 Crore Dividend to Government of Telangana; Reinforces Strong Shareholder Value Delivery

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has announced the remittance of an interim dividend of approximately ₹12.28 crore to the Government of Telangana, reflecting its continued commitment to delivering consistent value to its stakeholders.

Dividend Highlights
- ₹12.28 crore interim dividend remitted to the Government of Telangana (2nd Interim Dividend for FY 2025–26, declared at 25%).
- Follows an earlier payout of ₹36.85 crore in February 2026.
- Total dividend for FY 2025–26: over ₹49.14 crore, declared at 100%.
- Since inception, GHIAL has paid ₹149.87 crore in dividends to the Government of Telangana.

About GHIAL & GAL
- Operates Hyderabad International Airport, part of GMR Airports Limited (GAL).
- GAL is Asia’s largest private airport operator and the world’s second-largest, serving 120 million passengers in FY25.
- Strategic partner: Groupe ADP (operator of Paris airports).
- Diversified services: duty free, retail, F&B, cargo, MRO, and Aerotropolis real estate projects.
- Expanding with greenfield airports in Bhogapuram (India) and Crete (Greece).
- Strong CSR presence via GMR Varalakshmi Foundation in education, skills, and healthcare.

Strategic Significance
- Consistent dividend payouts reflect financial discipline and operational strength.
- Reinforces GHIAL’s role as a value creator for stakeholders, especially the Telangana government.
- Aligns with India’s aviation growth trajectory, where airports are becoming hubs for both passenger traffic and economic development.

This is a good example of how airport operators are not just infrastructure providers but also long-term financial contributors to state economies.