NTPC Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 8% YoY, revenue rises 2%; Rs 2.75/share dividend announced

Synopsis

NTPC posted over 8% growth in December-quarter profit on modest revenue gains and lower expenses, with sequential improvement in earnings. The state-run power major also declared a second interim dividend for FY26.

State-run power major NTPC reported an over 8% growth in its consolidated net profit in the December-ended quarter to Rs 5,489 crore versus Rs 5,063 crore in the year ago period. The profit is attributable to the owners of the parent company.

The company's revenue from operations in Q3FY26 stood at Rs 45,846 crore versus Rs 41,369 crore in Q3FY25, up 2%.

The company's profit after tax (PAT) grew 8% sequentially versus Rs 5,067 crore in Q2FY26 while the topline saw a 2% uptick quarter-on-quarter versus Rs 44,786 crore in the July-September quarter.

NTPC announced a second interim dividend of Rs 2.75% for FY26 and has set February 25, 2026 as the date of payment.

The company incurred expenses of Rs 39,533 crore in the quarter under review, versus Rs 40,216 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 38,458 crore in Q3FY25. It was down 1.7% QoQ and down 2.8% YoY. The expenses were made towards fuel cost, electricity purchased for trading, employee benefits and finance cost

Segment revenue

-- Others: The other revenue stood at Rs 4,895 crore in Q3FY26 versus Rs 4,923 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 4,154 crore in Q3FY25.

NTPC shares today ended 1% lower on the NSE at Rs 354.10.

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