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Synopsis: A well-known market veteran’s dividend income from select listed holdings crossed ₹1.56 crore in FY26, with textile, electronics distribution, and real estate companies contributing the biggest payouts through steady shareholder rewards.

Madhusudan Kela, one of India’s most tracked ace investors, is known for identifying high-growth opportunities across small and mid-cap companies. Over the years, he has built a diversified portfolio spanning sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, electronics distribution, and financial services.

As per the latest corporate shareholding data, Madhusudan Kela publicly holds 19 stocks with a combined portfolio value of more than ₹2,399.9 crore. While his investment strategy is often discussed for multibagger potential, several companies in his portfolio also generated meaningful passive income through dividends during FY26. Here is a company-wise breakdown of his estimated dividend earnings from key holdings.

Company-Wise Dividend Breakdown

Sangam (India) Limited, a textile manufacturer with operations across yarn, fabric, and garments, emerged as the largest contributor to his dividend income. The company declared a dividend of ₹2 per share on his holding of 24,40,699 shares, generating an estimated dividend payout of ₹48.81 lakh.

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The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited, the diversified real estate and textile player, declared a dividend of ₹1.2 per share. With Madhusudan Kela holding 31,42,758 shares, the estimated dividend income stood at approximately ₹37.71 lakh.

Rashi Peripherals Limited, a leading technology and electronics distribution company catering to enterprise and consumer segments, announced a dividend of ₹2 per share. On a holding of 16,07,717 shares, this translated into an estimated payout of ₹32.15 lakh.

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Kopran Limited, a pharmaceutical company engaged in formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients, paid a dividend of ₹3 per share. Based on Kela’s holding of 8,29,593 shares, the dividend income is estimated at ₹24.88 lakh.

MKVentures Capital Limited, an investment company with interests across financial assets, declared a dividend of ₹0.25 per share. With a holding of 28,58,027 shares, the estimated payout stood at ₹7.14 lakh.

Prataap Snacks Limited, the packaged snacks and food products manufacturer, declared a dividend of ₹0.5 per share on Kela’s holding of 11 lakh shares, contributing an estimated ₹5.5 lakh.

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Total Dividend Income Crosses ₹1.56 Crore

Combined, these six holdings generated an estimated dividend income of more than ₹1.56 crore for Madhusudan Kela during FY26. The payouts highlight how seasoned investors can create recurring cash flows alongside capital appreciation by maintaining long-term exposure to fundamentally strong businesses across diverse sectors.

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    Rahul Kumar is a finance professional and CFA Level III Candidate with four years of active experience in the Indian stock market. As a junior news analyst, he translates complex market movements into clear, data-driven narratives for everyday investors and seasoned traders alike. Armed with a BBA in Finance and hands-on expertise in equity valuation, financial modelling, and investment research, Rahul brings both analytical rigour and real-world market insight to his writing. His work bridges the gap between financial analysis and accessible journalism, helping readers make sense of the numbers that move India's markets.

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