Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) has announced a second interim dividend of ₹3.5 per equity share (face value ₹10) for the financial year 2025–26. The payout translates into a 35% dividend on the face value of the shares.
The company has designated February 17, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders, in accordance with regulatory norms prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Record Date & Payout Details
Investors whose names appear in the company’s register of members or depository records as of February 17, 2026, will be entitled to receive the declared interim dividend.
The company has indicated that the dividend will be credited or dispatched within 30 days from the date of declaration, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and smooth distribution to shareholders.
Recent Dividend Track Record
SCI has maintained a steady dividend distribution pattern over the past few months:
- ₹3.00 per share interim dividend – November 2025
- ₹6.59 per share final dividend – September 2025
The continuation of interim payouts reflects consistent operational performance and a shareholder-oriented capital allocation approach.
Strengthening India’s Logistics Ecosystem
Earlier this month, SCI entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple key logistics and port stakeholders, including:
- Container Corporation of India Ltd
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
- V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority
- Chennai Port Authority
- Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd
The initiative, facilitated under the guidance of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of Railways, aims to build integrated logistics capabilities.
The collaboration will focus on acquiring, leasing, and operating container vessels, containers, and related logistics assets to support EXIM (export-import) and coastal trade. By aligning port infrastructure with rail and maritime networks, the partnership is expected to enhance cargo movement efficiency and strengthen India’s multimodal transportation framework.
Summary
Shipping Corporation of India has announced a ₹3.5 per share second interim dividend for FY26, with February 17, 2026, set as the record date for eligibility. The company continues its consistent dividend distribution trend, following payouts in September and November 2025. Alongside rewarding shareholders, SCI is actively expanding its strategic footprint through a multi-stakeholder logistics collaboration aimed at improving India’s end-to-end cargo connectivity and transport integration.
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