NTPC Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• NTPC Ltd reported a 0.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 4.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 5.9% QoQ and 0.8% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 3.9% QoQ and decreased 0.8% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of NTPC Ltd stood at 5.2 during Q3FY25.

Financial Statments for Q3FY25

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Company Overview

NTPC Ltd, a state-owned enterprise, is India's largest power utility company, primarily engaged in the generation and sale of electricity to state-owned power distribution companies and other bulk customers. It operates in the power generation industry and has a diverse portfolio that includes coal, gas, hydroelectric, and renewable energy sources. NTPC has been expanding its capacity and diversifying its energy mix to include more environmentally sustainable sources. In recent years, the company has been focusing on increasing its renewable energy footprint, in line with global energy trends and India's national energy policies. As of the latest available data, NTPC continues to be a key player in India's energy sector, contributing significantly to the country's electricity supply.

Revenue

In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), NTPC Ltd reported a total income of ₹45,597.95 crores, representing a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 0.9% from ₹45,197.77 crores in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25). The year-over-year (YoY) growth stood at 4.6%, as the total income was ₹43,574.65 crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q3FY24). This increment reflects a steady growth in the company's revenue stream over the observed periods. The figures demonstrate an upward trend in revenue generation despite the inherent volatility in the energy market.

Profitability

For Q3FY25, NTPC Ltd reported a profit before tax of ₹6,787.32 crores, which is an increase of 2.0% QoQ from ₹6,656.72 crores in Q2FY25, and a YoY rise of 9.0% from ₹6,228.67 crores in Q3FY24. The profit after tax for Q3FY25 was ₹5,169.69 crores, indicating a decline of 3.9% QoQ compared to ₹5,380.25 crores in Q2FY25 and a slight decrease of 0.8% YoY from ₹5,208.87 crores in Q3FY24. The tax expense for Q3FY25 was ₹2,075.12 crores, which saw a substantial increase of 24.5% QoQ from ₹1,666.22 crores in Q2FY25, and a notable rise of 52.4% YoY from ₹1,361.75 crores in Q3FY24. These numbers highlight changes in tax obligations impacting the net profitability of the company.

Operating Metrics

The company's total expenses for Q3FY25 were ₹38,467.54 crores, which decreased by 5.9% QoQ from ₹40,877.27 crores in Q2FY25 and showed a slight decrease of 0.8% YoY from ₹38,782.22 crores in Q3FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY25 stood at ₹5.20, a decrease of 3.7% QoQ from ₹5.40 in Q2FY25 and a decline of 1.9% YoY from ₹5.30 in Q3FY24. These figures indicate the company's cost management and the effect on shareholder returns during the period. The reduction in total expenses and EPS variations are critical operating metrics that reflect NTPC's financial health and operational efficiency in the given quarter.