NHPC's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 05 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- NHPC Ltd reported a 31.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 4.7%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 34.9% QoQ and 25.2% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 73.7% QoQ and decreased 2.9% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of NHPC Ltd stood at 0.22 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 2492.83 | 3629.98 | 2616.89 | -31.3% | -4.7% |
Total Expenses | 2775.99 | 2057.54 | 2217.51 | 34.9% | 25.2% |
Profit Before Tax | 892.92 | 1755.18 | 433.17 | -49.1% | 106.1% |
Tax | 573.28 | 535.99 | 104.23 | 7.0% | 450.0% |
Profit After Tax | 320.60 | 1219.28 | 330.13 | -73.7% | -2.9% |
Earnings Per Share | 0.22 | 1.02 | 0.23 | -78.4% | -4.3% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
NHPC Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian energy sector, mainly focusing on the development and operation of hydroelectric power plants. As a government-owned enterprise, it plays a critical role in harnessing India's vast potential for hydroelectric energy. NHPC is involved in the planning, designing, and construction of hydroelectric projects and also engages in power trading. The company contributes significantly to the country's sustainable energy initiatives. While specific recent developments for NHPC Ltd are not provided in the data, typically, companies in this sector may engage in expanding their capacity, upgrading technology, or entering into strategic partnerships to enhance operational efficiency and output.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), NHPC Ltd reported a total income of ₹2492.83 crores. This reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 31.3% from ₹3629.98 crores in Q2FY26. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY25), there is a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 4.7%, as total income was ₹2616.89 crores in Q3FY25. The data indicates a trend of declining revenues both on a quarterly and annual basis. Such fluctuations may be influenced by various factors, including seasonal demand variations, operational changes, or broader industry trends.
Profitability
For Q3FY26, NHPC Ltd's profit before tax stood at ₹892.92 crores, marking a significant QoQ decrease of 49.1% from ₹1755.18 crores in Q2FY26. However, when compared to Q3FY25, there is a notable YoY increase of 106.1% from ₹433.17 crores. Tax expenses for Q3FY26 were ₹573.28 crores, showing a 7.0% increase QoQ and a substantial 450.0% increase YoY from ₹104.23 crores in Q3FY25. The profit after tax for Q3FY26 was ₹320.60 crores, which declined by 73.7% QoQ from ₹1219.28 crores, and showed a slight YoY decrease of 2.9% from ₹330.13 crores. Earnings per share for Q3FY26 were ₹0.22, down 78.4% QoQ from ₹1.02 and a 4.3% decrease YoY from ₹0.23.
Operating Metrics
The financial data reflects key operating metrics that illustrate NHPC Ltd's financial performance. The total expenses for Q3FY26 were ₹2775.99 crores, indicating a 34.9% QoQ increase from ₹2057.54 crores in Q2FY26 and a 25.2% YoY increase from ₹2217.51 crores in Q3FY25. These expenses can encompass various operational costs, including maintenance, administration, and other expenditures associated with running the hydroelectric plants. The significant increase in expenses over both the quarter and the year could be attributed to factors such as increased operational activities, higher input costs, or other variable expenses.