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Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a Maharatna PSU and one of India's leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), reported a robust financial performance for the fourth quarter of FY25-26. The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹8,358 crore, marking an 11% year-on-year (YoY) increase from ₹7,556 crore in Q4 FY24. This growth was primarily driven by a significant rise in interest income and improved asset quality.
The Power Finance Corporation share price has reflected this positive momentum, with investor sentiment buoyed by the company's strong quarterly performance.
Revenue Growth: Total revenue from operations increased by 21.22% YoY to ₹29,265.03 crore in Q4 FY25-26, up from ₹24,141.40 crore in Q4 FY24.
Net Profit: Consolidated net profit rose by 11% YoY to ₹8,358 crore, compared to ₹7,556 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
Net Interest Income (NII): NII surged by 41% YoY to ₹12,681 crore, reflecting strong core business growth.
Loan Book Expansion: The company's loan book grew by 12.8% YoY, indicating robust demand and effective credit deployment.
Dividend Declaration: PFC declared a final dividend of ₹2.05 per share for FY25-26, bringing the total dividend for the year to ₹15.80 per share.
Asset Quality: The company reported improved asset quality, with a reduction in non-performing assets (NPAs) and a 100% provision made on its exposure to Gensol Engineering, demonstrating prudent risk management.
Particulars | Q4 FY25 (₹ Cr) | Q3 FY24 (₹ Cr) | Q4 FY24 (₹ Cr) | FY25 (₹ Cr) | FY24 (₹ Cr) |
Revenue from operations | |||||
Interest income | 28676.15 | 26400.27 | 23891.19 | 105001.01 | 90085.40 |
Dividend income | 23.65 | 44.37 | 25.27 | 90.51 | 68.53 |
Fees and commission income | 288.36 | 109.87 | 147.68 | 625.96 | 341.35 |
Other operating income | 276.87 | 243.53 | 77.26 | 784.14 | 601.44 |
Total revenue from operations | 29265.03 | 26798.04 | 24141.40 | 106501.62 | 91096.72 |
Other income | 20.42 | 23.80 | 34.94 | 97.08 | 78.15 |
Total income | 29285.45 | 26821.84 | 24176.34 | 106598.70 | 91174.87 |
Expenses | |||||
Net translation / Transaction exchange loss / (Gain) | 308.62 | 13.41 | (12.36) | 674.83 | (46.52) |
Fees and commission expense | 5.34 | 11.65 | 7.98 | 34.33 | 36.32 |
Net loss / (Gain) on fair value changes | 109.62 | (45.26) | (96.85) | (604.78) | (364.76) |
Impairment on financial instruments | 1221.18 | (8.92) | (1070.68) | 1478.70 | (1550.77) |
Cost of services rendered | 63.29 | 33.08 | (1.72) | 170.84 | 180.84 |
Employee benefit expense | 172.34 | 121.63 | 126.37 | 553.17 | 491.06 |
Finance cost | 16584 | 16561.64 | 15153.66 | 64669.98 | 57968.07 |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses | 15.76 | 14.57 | 14.85 | 55.68 | 53.40 |
Corporate social responsibility expenses | 166.17 | 185.22 | 326.21 | 564.18 | 470.47 |
Other expenses | 84.54 | 118.52 | 131.70 | 369.36 | 348.46 |
Total Expenses | 18730.86 | 17005.55 | 14579.16 | 67966.29 | 57586.57 |
Share of Profit / (Loss) of Joint Ventures and associates | (0.26) | 0.01 | (0.18) | (0.25) | (0.18) |
Profit before tax and exceptional items | 10554.33 | 9816.30 | 9597.00 | 38632.16 | 33588.12 |
Exceptional items | - | - | - | - | - |
Profit before tax | 10554.33 | 9816.30 | 9597.00 | 38632.16 | 33588.12 |
Tax expense | |||||
Current tax | |||||
(i) Current year | 2046.51 | 2000.98 | 1706.46 | 7748.48 | 6370.07 |
(ii) Earlier years | (15.21) | (0.35) | (13.17) | (15.56) | (11.74) |
Deferred tax | 165.15 | 56.11 | 347.28 | 384.84 | 768.61 |
Total tax expense | 2196.45 | 2056.74 | 2040.57 | 8117.76 | 7126.94 |
Profit for the period | 8357.88 | 7759.56 | 7556.43 | 30514.40 | 26461.18 |
Renewable Energy Portfolio: PFC's renewable energy loan book expanded by 35% YoY to ₹81,031 crore, underscoring the company's commitment to sustainable energy financing.
Asset Under Management (AUM): The company's AUM stood at ₹5.43 trillion, reflecting a 12.8% YoY growth and a 7.8% sequential increase.
Net Interest Margin (NIM): NIM improved to 3.64% in FY25-26 from 3.46% in the previous fiscal year, indicating enhanced profitability.
Sector Expectations for Power Finance Corporation Q4 Results FY24-25
Analysts anticipated a strong performance from PFC in Q4 FY25-26, driven by increased infrastructure spending and a focus on renewable energy projects. The reported 11% rise in net profit and 21% increase in revenue from operations exceeded market expectations, highlighting PFC's robust financial health and strategic positioning in the power sector.
Management Commentary
Chairperson and Managing Director Parminder Chopra expressed optimism about the company's future prospects, stating that PFC is targeting a loan growth of 10–11% for the current financial year. She attributed the slightly moderated growth projection to the company's expanding loan book size, which makes higher growth rates incrementally harder to sustain. Chopra also highlighted a strong loan pipeline of ₹3 trillion, indicating sustained demand in the power sector.
Regarding asset quality, Chopra noted the company's proactive approach in making a 100% provision on its exposure to Gensol Engineering, emphasizing PFC's commitment to prudent risk management.
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