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Reliance Power profit surges 49 per cent to Rs 87 crore
MUMBAI: Reliance Power lit up its September quarter with a sharp turnaround in profits, marking a strong recovery for the energy player after a patchy past year.
The company reported a consolidated profit of Rs 8,732 lakh for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, rising from Rs 4,468 lakh in the previous quarter. Total income touched Rs 2,06,710 lakh, slightly higher than Rs 2,02,531 lakh in the June quarter, as both generation and cost efficiencies improved.
Revenue from operations rose to Rs 1,97,403 lakh, up from Rs 1,88,558 lakh in the preceding quarter, while expenses remained largely contained at Rs 1,96,890 lakh. Profit before tax stood at Rs 10,820 lakh, more than 49 per cent higher than the last quarter.
For the half year ended September 2025, Reliance Power’s total income reached Rs 4,09,241 lakh with a net profit of Rs 13,200 lakh, reflecting a solid turnaround from last year’s loss-heavy phase. The company’s earnings per share stood at Rs 0.21 for the quarter, up from Rs 0.11 in June.
Finance costs, once the heaviest drag on performance, eased to Rs 39,502 lakh compared with Rs 56,216 lakh in the same period last year. Depreciation also moderated to Rs 20,762 lakh, aiding the recovery in margins.
Reliance Power’s total assets grew to Rs 41,58,726 lakh as of 30 September 2025, while equity levels rose with a capital base of Rs 4,13,578 lakh after the conversion of warrants into shares earlier this year.
On the operational front, the company continued to face challenges with its Rajasthan solar project, though management reaffirmed confidence in meeting obligations through asset monetisation and efficiency gains.
With costs cooling and cash flow flickering back to green, Reliance Power seems to have found its charge again.
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