Q3 Results: NTPC Posts Strong Profit, Declares Second Interim Dividend; Record Date Announced

India’s Maharatna companies, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and NTPC, reported robust profits for the third quarter of FY 2025-26. While SAIL posted a net profit of ₹441.70 crore, NTPC’s consolidated net profit rose to ₹5,067 crore. NTPC also announced its second interim dividend of the year at ₹2.75 per share.

SAIL Reports Higher Profit

During the quarter ended December 31, SAIL recorded a net profit of ₹441.70 crore, up from ₹426.79 crore in the same period last year. The company’s total revenue stood at ₹27,702.78 crore, marginally higher than ₹27,006.97 crore in the previous year.

Chairman and Managing Director Amrendra Prakash attributed the improved profit to increased sales, efficient operations, and prudent financial management. “Despite fluctuations in raw material prices and intense market competition, we have maintained operational profitability,” he said.

NTPC’s Profit and Revenue Growth

NTPC’s consolidated net profit for the quarter grew over 8%, rising from ₹5,063 crore last year to ₹5,489 crore this quarter. Revenue from operations also increased by 2%, from ₹44,786 crore to ₹45,846 crore. Quarter-on-quarter, the company’s PAT rose from ₹5,067 crore to ₹5,489 crore, reflecting strong operational performance.

Second Interim Dividend Declared

For FY 2025-26, NTPC declared an interim dividend of ₹2.75 per share, marking the second interim dividend of the year. The payment date is scheduled for February 25, 2026. Shareholders whose names appear in the company’s records as of this date will be eligible to receive the dividend.

This positive quarterly performance and dividend declaration reinforce NTPC’s stable earnings trajectory, benefiting both the company and its shareholders.