MSTC Ltd, a government-owned e-commerce service provider, has announced a third interim dividend of ₹4.50 per equity share for the financial year 2024-25. This decision was made during the board meeting held on March 26, 2025. The record date to determine shareholder eligibility for this dividend has been set for April 2025, in accordance with Regulation 42 of SEBI listing regulations.​

This announcement comes on the heels of MSTC's impressive financial performance in the third quarter of FY 2024-25. The company reported a 506.04% year-on-year (YoY) surge in net profit, amounting to ₹250.9 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. This is a significant increase from the ₹41.4 crore net profit recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. ​

A substantial portion of this profit boost is attributed to an exceptional gain of ₹275.5 crore in Q3 FY25, contrasting with a loss of ₹1.9 crore in the same quarter last year. The company's revenue from operations also saw a healthy 12.8% increase, reaching ₹81.1 crore compared to ₹71.9 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal. 

At the operating level, MSTC's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) surged by 18.5% to ₹48.7 crore in the third quarter of this fiscal, up from ₹41.1 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The EBITDA margin expanded to 60.1%, compared to 57.2% in the same period last year, indicating improved operational efficiency. 

In the stock market, shares of MSTC Ltd ended at ₹514.50, down by ₹4.25 or 0.82%, on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) following the announcement. ​

This consistent dividend payout reflects MSTC's commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. The company's robust financial performance, marked by significant profit growth and revenue enhancement, underscores its strong position in the e-commerce sector.​

For investors and stakeholders, MSTC's latest financial results and dividend declaration highlight the company's solid financial health and its dedication to rewarding shareholders. As the record date approaches in April 2025, eligible shareholders can look forward to this interim dividend, reinforcing MSTC's reputation as a reliable and profitable entity in the market.​

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