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NTPC Profit Rises 5.8% in Q3, Beats Estimates
30 Jan
Summary
- Net profit increased to ₹4,987 crore in Q3, a 5.8% rise year-on-year.
- Revenue for the quarter saw a 1.8% decrease, reaching ₹40,643 crore.
- A second interim dividend of 27.5% was approved for the financial year 2025-26.
State-owned power giant NTPC Ltd announced its third-quarter financial results, revealing a net profit of ₹4,987 crore. This marks a 5.8% increase compared to the ₹4,711 crore reported in the same period last year, slightly exceeding the market's projection.
However, the company's revenue for the quarter experienced a marginal decline of 1.8%, falling to ₹40,643 crore from ₹41,368 crore in the prior year. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) saw a modest rise of 0.2% to ₹11,991 crore, with an improved EBITDA margin of 29.5%.
In a significant financial move, NTPC's board of directors has approved a second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. Shareholders will receive a dividend of 27.5%, translating to ₹2.75 per share on equity shares with a face value of ₹10. The dividend payment is scheduled for February 25, 2026.
