Financials
Adani Power Q2 FY25 profits dwindle amid rising fuel costs and debt
Mumbai: In a market increasingly driven by challenges, Adani Power’s Q2 FY25 financial report paints a bleak picture. With a consolidated profit of Rs 3,297.52 crores—a sharp decrease from last year’s Rs 6,594.17 crores—the company finds itself navigating rising fuel costs and increased debt obligations that are quickly eroding its bottom line.
Adani Power’s Q2 revenues showed marginal growth to Rs 13,338.88 crores, a slight rise from Rs 12,990.58 crores in Q2 FY24. However, this pliability is overshadowed by mounting expenses, particularly in fuel costs, which surged by 4 per cent year-over-year to Rs 7,032.22 crores. As the company relies heavily on imported coal, volatile global energy prices have sharply impacted operating costs, squeezing profit margins even further.
The debt situation poses a critical challenge. The company’s consolidated finance costs stood at Rs 806.87 crores, indicating a substantial debt load that continues to swell. Adani Power’s current liabilities reached an alarming Rs 52,788.77 crores, up from Rs 49,179.74 crores just a year ago. With recent borrowings amounting to Rs 5,000 crores, the company’s strategy to navigate debt remains a question mark for investors.
Adding to the financial strain, deferred tax expenses have spiked, with an expense of Rs 706.30 crores in Q2 FY25 compared to a tax credit last year. Coupled with a reduction in net profit and mounting tax liabilities, the company’s financial health appears fragile, risking potential downgrades from creditors.
In Q2, the board also approved an amalgamation with Adani Power Jharkhand, a move intended to streamline operations. Despite the expected efficiencies, this restructuring might not yield immediate financial benefits, adding complexity to an already stressed balance sheet.
While Adani Power continues to expand its portfolio, these fiscal pressures pose significant hurdles. The immediate challenge lies in addressing fuel costs and debt servicing, with failure to mitigate these factors likely to strain cash flows and diminish investor confidence.
MUMBAI: It’s time to brief the markets: Page Industries is showing that even when regulations tighten, it can still keep its footing in the innerwear business. The Bengaluru-based apparel major has reported its financials for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, delivering a performance that remains steady and well put together.
The company’s top line showed plenty of elasticity this quarter. Revenue from operations stretched to Rs 1,38,675.71 lakhs, a healthy jump from the Rs 1,29,085.82 lakhs reported in the preceding quarter. Compared to the same period last year, which stood at Rs 1,31,305.10 lakhs, it’s clear the brand’s grip on the market isn’t loosening. Total income for the quarter, including other finance gains, reached a comfortable Rs 1,39,919.03 lakhs.
However, it wasn’t all smooth silk. The Government of India’s new unified Labour Codes, covering everything from wages to social security, officially kicked in on 21 November 2025. This regulatory shift forced Page Industries to account for a one-time “exceptional item” cost of Rs 3,500.42 lakhs to cover incremental employee benefits and related obligations. Despite this Rs 35-crore legislative snag, the underlying business remained robust. Profit before tax stood at Rs 25,625.35 lakhs after the exceptional hit, and without that one-off cost, the figure would have been a more muscular Rs 29,125.77 lakhs. Net profit for the quarter came in at Rs 18,953.64 lakhs.
Total expenses rose to Rs 1,10,793.26 lakhs, driven largely by raw material consumption of Rs 30,162.65 lakhs and employee benefits of Rs 23,310.66 lakhs. Even so, the company’s operational strength ensured the bottom line remained firmly stitched together.
For shareholders, the news is particularly “fitting.” The Board has declared a third interim dividend for 2025-26 of Rs 125 per equity share. The record date has been set for 11 February 2026, with the payment scheduled on or before 6 March 2026. This follows two previous interim dividends of Rs 150 and Rs 125 declared earlier in the financial year, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sharing the spoils of its success.
Looking at the nine-month stretch ending December 2025, Page Industries has amassed total income of Rs 4,04,090.59 lakhs, with total comprehensive income of Rs 58,231.49 lakhs. While the basic earnings per share for the quarter dipped slightly to Rs 169.93, compared to Rs 183.48 in the same quarter last year, the year-to-date EPS remains a solid Rs 524.57.
Auditors at S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP have given the results a “limited review” thumbs up, reporting no material misstatements. It seems that, as far as Page Industries is concerned, the business remains as well-constructed as its famous Jockey briefs.
