Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd reported a 281.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 167.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 5.2% QoQ and 2.5% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 65.8% QoQ and decreased 62.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd declined at 4.87 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) operates primarily in the telecommunications industry, offering services such as fixed-line telephony, mobile services, internet services, and other telecommunications-related services. As a public sector enterprise, MTNL serves the metro cities of Mumbai and Delhi, with a focus on providing affordable and reliable communication services. The company has historically played a significant role in the Indian telecom landscape, although recent years have seen challenges due to increased competition and technological shifts in the industry. Recent developments within the industry, such as the rollout of new technologies, may impact MTNL's operations, although specific details on strategic initiatives or changes within MTNL are not available from the provided data.

Revenue

During Q4FY26, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd reported a total income of ₹881.64 crores, which represents a significant increase of 281.4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from ₹231.16 crores in Q3FY26. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, the total income increased by 167.0% from ₹330.26 crores in Q4FY25. These figures suggest a substantial growth in the company's revenue streams. The significant QoQ growth indicates a sharp rise in income during the recent quarter, which may be attributed to various factors such as increased service adoption or strategic initiatives, though specific reasons are not detailed in the available data.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics for Q4FY26 show a marked improvement from the previous quarters. The profit before tax for Q4FY26 was reported as a loss of ₹306.37 crores, an improvement from a loss of ₹897.85 crores in Q3FY26. This represents a notable decrease in losses by 65.9% QoQ. Year-over-year, the loss also decreased by 63.0% from ₹828.64 crores in Q4FY25. The profit after tax followed a similar trend, with a loss of ₹306.95 crores in Q4FY26, improving from a loss of ₹896.94 crores in Q3FY26 and ₹827.88 crores in Q4FY25, reflecting a 65.8% QoQ and 62.9% YoY decrease in losses. The earnings per share (EPS) in Q4FY26 was -₹4.87, improving from -₹14.24 in Q3FY26 and -₹13.14 in Q4FY25.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Q4FY26 were ₹1188.01 crores, which shows an increase of 5.2% QoQ from ₹1129.01 crores in Q3FY26 and a 2.5% increase YoY from ₹1158.90 crores in Q4FY25. The increase in expenses, although present, is relatively moderate compared to the increase in revenue, suggesting a level of expense management relative to revenue growth. The tax expense for Q4FY26 was minimal at ₹0.13 crores, with a notable change from Q4FY25 where the tax was reported as a negative ₹0.62 crores. These figures reflect the company's operating cost structures and taxation impacts over the periods considered.