Reliance Industries’ contribution to the national exchequer rose to Rs 2,16,472 crore in FY2025-26, up 2.95% from Rs 2,10,269 crore in FY2024-25, reinforcing its position as one of India’s largest contributors to public finances, the company’s 2025-26 annual report showed.The contribution includes taxes, duties, levies and other payments made to the government during the financial year. Over the last decade, Reliance’s cumulative contribution to the national exchequer has crossed Rs 15 lakh crore.The company also highlighted how the value created by the group during the year was distributed across stakeholders. Out of the total value added of Rs 4,63,448 crore in FY26, the government received the largest share at Rs 2,16,472 crore, accounting for 46.7% of the total value generated by the group.In other words, for every Rs 100 of value created by Reliance, nearly Rs 47 went to the government in the form of taxes, duties and other statutory payments.The second-largest share of the value created was reinvested back into the business. Reliance retained Rs 1,63,815 crore, or 35.3% of the total value added, towards reinvestment across the group. Providers of debt capital received Rs 43,152 crore, accounting for 9.3% of the value created, while employee benefits stood at Rs 30,318 crore, representing 6.5%.Providers of equity capital received Rs 7,443 crore, equivalent to 1.6% of the total value added. Contribution towards society through CSR initiatives stood at Rs 2,248 crore, accounting for 0.5%.RIL Q4 snapshotReliance Industries in April reported a 13% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 16,971 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, compared with Rs 19,407 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations during the quarter rose 13% YoY to Rs 2.98 lakh crore.Commenting on the performance, Mukesh Ambani said the company operated in a challenging environment during FY26 amid geopolitical disruptions, volatile energy prices and changing global trade patterns. He added that Reliance’s diversified business portfolio and strong domestic focus helped it navigate external volatility.For the full financial year FY26, Reliance Industries reported revenue of Rs 11,75,919 crore, or around $124 billion, up 10% over FY25. Annual EBITDA increased 13.4% YoY to Rs 2,07,911 crore, while profit after tax rose 17.8% to Rs 95,754 crore.The company has scheduled its 49th annual general meeting for June 19, 2026, and fixed June 5 as the record date to determine shareholders eligible for the FY26 dividend. The board had earlier recommended a dividend of Rs 6 per share for the financial year ended March 2026. If approved at the AGM, the dividend will be paid within seven days of the meeting.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)