Net earnings of NTPC jump 22.6% in Q4 to reach 5,778 crore INR sequentially
New Delhi - NTPC Ltd, India's largest power generation company, recorded a 22.6% sequential improvement in consolidated net profit for Q4 FY25, reaching ₹5,778 crore. This figure, however, differs slightly from another source indicating ₹7,897 crore in net profit for the same period. The entity, operating under the Ministry of Power, reported a total revenue of ₹43,903.7 crore, marking a 6% increase from the previous quarter.
Investors will be delighted to know that the NTPC Board has approved a final dividend of ₹3.35 per share, in addition to the two interim dividends of ₹2.5 per share each paid in November and February.
On a year-on-year basis, the state-run power major reported a 4% increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching ₹5,778 crore for the March quarter compared to ₹5,556.4 crore during the same period last year. The shares of the company ended the previous trading day almost 1% higher.
NTPC Green Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on renewable energy projects, performed exceptionally well. The company nearly tripled its consolidated net profit, rising by 188% to ₹233.21 crore for Q4 FY25 compared to the same quarter a year ago (Q4 FY24). Compared to the previous quarter, the profit soared by an even higher 255%. The consolidated revenue from operations also showed strong growth, increasing by 22.4% year-on-year (YoY) from ₹508.14 crore in Q3 FY24 to ₹622.27 crore in Q4 FY25.
While specific details on renewable energy projects in Q4 FY25 have not been detailed in the financial reports, NTPC has been actively pursuing green energy initiatives through subsidiaries like NTPC Green Energy Limited. By doing so, NTPC aligns with global efforts to transition towards cleaner energy sources.
The financial success of NTPC Ltd, India's largest power generation company, extends to its subsidiaries, with NTPC Green Energy recording a significant 188% increase in consolidated net profit in the energy sector for Q4 FY25. In the broader industry, this profit rise might attract interest from investors in the finance sector, as NTPC's focus on renewable energy projects aligns with global efforts to transition towards cleaner energy sources.