Kochi: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has handed over a gross dividend of Rs. 79.82 crore to the Government of Kerala for the financial year 2024–25. The cheque was presented to Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan by Ministers and CIAL Directors Sri. P. Rajeeve and Sri. K. Rajan. CIAL Managing Director Sri. S. Suhas, IAS, and Company Secretary Sri. Saji K. George were also present on the occasion.
The financial year 2024–25 marked a historic milestone for CIAL, recording the highest revenue and profit in the company’s history. CIAL achieved a total revenue of Rs. 1,142 crore and a net profit of Rs. 489.84 crore during the period.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company, held on 27 September 2025, approved the Board of Directors’ decision to disburse a dividend payout of 50 per cent to investors. CIAL has a strong investor base of around 33,000 shareholders spread across 25 countries, with the Government of Kerala being the largest shareholder, holding 33.38 per cent equity.