State-run metal and minerals trading major MMTC today paid a dividend of Rs 24.83 crore for 2010-11 financial year to the Centre.
MMTC in its 48th Annual General Meeting had declared a dividend payout of 25 per cent for 2010-11, an official release said.
The dividend cheque was presented to Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma, it said.
MMTC earned a net profit after tax of Rs 122 crore in FY11.
The firm concluded 2010-11 with a business turnover of Rs 68,855 crore which includes exports of Rs 3,694 crore, imports of Rs 63,301 crore and domestic trade of Rs 1,860 crore, it said.
