50th AGM: RITES approves 1:1 Bonus Share, Final Dividend of Rs 5 per share

by Psu Connect
Date: 13-09-24
Ministry of Railways

RITES Limited, the prime transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, today conducted its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) through video- conferencing.

50th AGM: RITES approves 1:1 Bonus Share, Final Dividend of Rs 5 per share

During the AGM, the shareholders approved resolutions such as the adoption of Audited Financial Statements of the company, 1:1 Bonus Equity Share for shareholders and Rs 5/share as a final dividend for FY2023-24. This is in addition to the three interim dividends totalling Rs13 per share, that have already been paid during the year. The total dividend of Rs 433 crore (Rs18 per share) attributable to the financial year takes the RITES dividend pay-out to 95.2% of the earnings. The cut-off date for the final dividend payout is September 20, 2024.

In FY24, RITES achieved consolidated revenue of Rs 2,539 crore, compared to Rs2,730 crore in FY23. Operating revenue, excluding other income, stood at Rs2,453 crore, down from Rs2,628 crore in FY23. The decline was primarily attributed to a dip in export revenue and the opening of Indian Railways Quality Assurance works to four players. Despite these headwinds, RITES demonstrated its commitment to profitability, achieving Profit Before Tax of Rs 670 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 774 crore in FY23. Profit After Tax also stood at Rs 495 crore, down from Rs 571 crore in FY23.

Leveraging its core strength and expertise, with increased focus on project consultancy and efficient execution, RITES achieved the highest-ever consolidated revenue of Rs 1,289 crore in FY24. The turnkey and leasing segments also recorded the highest-ever revenue of Rs 903 crore and Rs138 crore, respectively.

While addressing the shareholders, Mr. Rahul Mithal, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), RITES Ltd, said, “Over the past five decades, RITES has grown from humble beginnings to being granted the prestigious Navratna status this financial year, committed to delivering consistent results and creating value for stakeholders. With our focus on being 'Future Ready', RITES has vigorously pursued its #ITReady, #SkillReady, and #AIReady initiatives.”

“As we ‘Dare to Dream’, what cannot and will not change is our commitment to our core values of: Integrity, Professionalism and the relentless pursuit of Excellence,” he added.

RITES’ efforts led to the acquisition of orders exceeding Rs 2300 crore in FY24, resulting in a robust year-end order book of Rs 5690 crore.

About RITES Limited:

RITES Limited, a Navratna Enterprise, is a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India, having diversified services and geographical reach. The company has an experience spanning 50 years and undertaken projects in over 55 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America, and Middle East region.