New Delhi, May 15 – Power utility major
CESC Ltd (NSE: CESC) reported a
7% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to
₹385 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, impacted by lower deferred tax credits and a sharp drop in regulatory income.
Key Financial Highlights (₹ crore)
| Particulars | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | YoY Change |
|---|
| Total Income | 4,030 | 3,460 | +16.5% |
| Net Profit (Consolidated) | 385 | 415 | -7.2% |
| Regulatory Income (Net) | 140 | 572 | -75.5% |
| Deferred Tax Credit | 16 | 37 | -56.8% |
For the
full financial year 2024–25, CESC posted a
slight dip in net profit to
₹1,428 crore compared to
₹1,447 crore in FY24, while
total income increased by
11.8% YoY to
₹17,375 crore.
Segment & Subsidiary Update
CESC reiterated that it operates solely in the
electricity generation and distribution segment, with no other reportable business lines. Additionally, the Board of Directors approved the
voluntary liquidation of its non-material subsidiary Au Bon Pain Cafe India Ltd (ABPCIL). The company clarified that the closure of ABPCIL will have
no impact on its core operations.
Strategic Outlook
While the company continues to maintain a stable top-line trajectory supported by increased income, the drop in regulatory income and deferred tax benefits weighed on its profitability in Q4. With no major diversification reported, CESC remains focused on its core power distribution and generation business.
