NTPC posts marginal rise in Q2 profit despite lower revenue

NTPC Limited reported a slight increase in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY25, even as its revenue declined year-on-year.

The company’s net profit stood at Rs 4,653 crore in Q2 FY25, up 0.11% from Rs 4,648 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations fell 2.9% to Rs 39,166 crore compared to Rs 40,337 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 3.4% to Rs 10,019 crore from Rs 9,685.9 crore a year earlier. The company’s operating margin improved to 25.6%, up from 24% in the year-ago quarter.