REC Ltd Reports 22% Decline in Q4 Net Profit Amid Revenue Drop
REC Q4 net profit falls 22% as income dips, full-year growth remains steady
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REC Ltd, a state-owned power sector financing company in India, reported a 22% decline in net profit for Q4 FY26, totaling ₹3,375 crore due to a 5% drop in total income. Despite this, the company achieved a 6% growth in full-year income, reaching ₹59,628 crore for FY26.
- 01REC Ltd's Q4 FY26 net profit fell by 22% to ₹3,375 crore.
- 02Total income for Q4 FY26 decreased by 5% to ₹14,583 crore.
- 03Full-year income for FY26 increased by 6% to ₹59,628 crore.
- 04The company's annual net profit for FY26 rose by 3% to ₹16,308 crore.
- 05REC's renewable loan book grew by 30% to ₹75,347 crore.
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In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26 (Q4 FY26), REC Ltd, a state-owned power sector financing company in India, reported a 22% decline in net profit, amounting to ₹3,375 crore, down from ₹4,310 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The total income for Q4 FY26 was ₹14,583 crore, reflecting a 5% decrease from ₹15,348 crore in Q4 FY25. Despite the quarterly decline, REC Ltd achieved a 6% increase in total income for the full fiscal year, reaching ₹59,628 crore, compared to ₹56,434 crore in FY25. The annual net profit for FY26 also saw a modest rise of 3%, totaling ₹16,308 crore. The company noted a significant turnaround as its previously loss-making power distribution companies collectively reported a net profit, contributing to improved asset quality and reduced risk premiums. As a result, REC has adjusted its loan yields, benefiting borrowers. The loan book grew by approximately ₹17,000 crore in FY25, with the total loan book for FY26 standing at ₹5.84 lakh crore. The renewable loan segment experienced a robust growth of 30%, reaching ₹75,347 crore.
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The decline in REC's net profit may lead to tighter lending conditions for borrowers, but the overall growth in the renewable loan segment suggests a positive trend in financing for sustainable projects.
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