Vedanta Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 01 May 2025
Result Summary
- Vedanta Ltd reported a 9.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 6.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 3.7% QoQ and 3.5% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 53.3% QoQ and decreased 27.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Vedanta Ltd stood at 3.7 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 36093.00 | 39795.00 | 38635.00 | -9.3% | -6.6% |
Total Expenses | 31899.00 | 33134.00 | 33041.00 | -3.7% | -3.5% |
Profit Before Tax | 3993.00 | 6661.00 | 4258.00 | -40.1% | -6.2% |
Tax | 1720.00 | 1785.00 | 1126.00 | -3.6% | 52.8% |
Profit After Tax | 2275.00 | 4876.00 | 3132.00 | -53.3% | -27.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 3.70 | 9.00 | 5.00 | -58.9% | -26.0% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Vedanta Ltd is a diversified natural resources company primarily engaged in the exploration, extraction, and processing of various metals and minerals. The company's portfolio includes commodities such as zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, aluminium, copper, oil and gas. Vedanta operates in several countries, with a significant presence in India where it plays a crucial role in the mining and metals industry. Recent developments in the company have focused on expanding its production capacities and optimizing its operations to enhance efficiency. However, specific recent major developments were not provided in the current dataset.
Revenue
In Q4FY25, Vedanta Ltd reported a total income of ₹36,093 crore, marking a decrease from ₹39,795 crore in Q3FY25, which accounts for a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 9.3%. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4FY24), where the total income was ₹38,635 crore, there is a year-over-year (YoY) reduction of 6.6%. This decline in revenue across both QoQ and YoY metrics suggests potential challenges in the company's income-generating activities during this period.
Profitability
The financial data for Q4FY25 shows that Vedanta Ltd's Profit Before Tax was ₹3,993 crore, reflecting a decline from ₹6,661 crore in Q3FY25, leading to a QoQ decrease of 40.1%. Compared to Q4FY24, where the Profit Before Tax was ₹4,258 crore, there is a YoY decrease of 6.2%. The Profit After Tax for Q4FY25 stands at ₹2,275 crore, which is significantly lower than the ₹4,876 crore reported in Q3FY25, representing a QoQ decline of 53.3%. On a YoY basis, the Profit After Tax decreased by 27.4% from ₹3,132 crore in Q4FY24. These figures indicate a considerable reduction in profitability for the company over the examined periods.
Operating Metrics
The operational performance, as reflected in the Earnings Per Share (EPS), shows a significant decrease. For Q4FY25, the EPS is ₹3.70, which is a sharp decline from ₹9.00 in Q3FY25, resulting in a QoQ decrease of 58.9%. Compared to Q4FY24, where the EPS was ₹5.00, the YoY decline is 26.0%. The total expenses for Q4FY25 were ₹31,899 crore, down from ₹33,134 crore in Q3FY25, showing a 3.7% QoQ decrease. On a YoY basis, the expenses decreased by 3.5% from ₹33,041 crore in Q4FY24. Despite the reduction in expenses, the overall profitability metrics suggest significant changes in the company's operating environment. The tax expenses were also reduced by 3.6% QoQ, amounting to ₹1,720 crore in Q4FY25, compared to ₹1,785 crore in Q3FY25, but showed a notable increase of 52.8% YoY from ₹1,126 crore in Q4FY24.
