NTPC Declares 250 per cent Dividend: Know Key Cutoff Dates and Q3 Earnings Highlights
NTPC Q3 Earnings, Dividend Announcement, and Capacity Expansion Updates
NTPC Limited has announced its financial and operational performance for Q3 FY25, showcasing growth in income, profits, and capacity expansion. Here's a detailed summary of the key updates:
Financial Performance (Standalone)
- Total Income: Rs 42,302.97 crore, up from Rs 40,287.81 crore in Q3 FY24.
- Revenue from Operations: Rs 41,352.27 crore, compared to Rs 39,455.28 crore in the previous year.
- Profit Before Tax: Rs 6,986.39 crore, reflecting a 55.2 per cent rise from Rs 4,499.78 crore.
- Profit After Tax: Rs 4,711.42 crore, slightly higher than Rs 4,571.91 crore in Q3 FY24.
- Expenses: Rs 35,316.58 crore, marginally lower than Rs 35,788.03 crore in the prior year.
Consolidated results showed a similar upward trend, with total income at Rs 45,597.95 crore and profit after tax at Rs 5,169.69 crore.
Operational Highlights
- Installed Capacity: NTPC Group's capacity increased to 76,598 MW, an addition of 2,724 MW year-on-year. NTPC Standalone added 1,330 MW, bringing its total to 59,168 MW.
- Gross Generation: 91.25 billion units (BUs) in Q3 FY25, up from 89.47 BUs in Q3 FY24.
- Coal Production: Captive mines produced 10.98 million metric tonnes (MMT), an increase from 8.09 MMT last year.
- Plant Load Factor (PLF): Coal-based plants operated at a PLF of 75.98 per cent, while gas-based, solar, and hydro plants achieved PLFs of 3.42 per cent, 20.26 per cent, and 22.11 per cent, respectively.
Key Capacity Addition
Unit 1 (660 MW) of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) by THDC India Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC, was commissioned on January 26, 2025. This addition raised NTPC Group's total capacity to 77,393 MW.
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Dividend Announcement
- NTPC declared a second interim dividend of Rs 2.50 per share, i.e., 250 per cent of its Rs 10 face value. The record date, also known as the cutoff date, is January 31, 2025, and the dividend payment is scheduled for February 18, 2025.
- Combined with the first interim dividend of Rs 2.50 per share (paid in November 2024), the total interim dividend for FY25 amounts to Rs 5 per share.
NTPC shares closed at Rs 322, down 0.51 per cent on January 27, 2025, with a market capitalisation of Rs 3.12 lakh crore.
NTPC's robust financial growth, capacity expansion, and strong operational performance underscore its strategic focus on sustainable development and shareholder returns. The commissioning of the Khurja STPP and continued dividend payouts reflect its commitment to delivering long-term value.
Record date, also known as the cutoff date, is the specific day on which a company finalises the list of shareholders eligible for its forthcoming dividend distribution.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.