GAIL (India) Limited Reports Strong Q3 FY 2024-25 Financials, Declares 65% Interim Dividend

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New Delhi, January 30, 2025

GAIL (India) Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024. The Board has also approved an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share (65%), payable on February 7, 2025.

Key Financial Highlights (Standalone)

Quarterly Performance (Q3 FY 2024-25)

MetricQ3 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY24YoY Change
Revenue from Operations₹34,957.76 Cr₹32,930.72 Cr₹34,253.52 Cr+2.06%
Total Income₹35,707.47 Cr₹33,644.21 Cr₹35,065.60 Cr+1.83%
Net Profit (PAT)₹3,867.38 Cr₹2,671.93 Cr₹2,842.62 Cr+36.06%
Earnings per Share (EPS)₹5.88₹4.06₹4.32+36.11%
Operating Margin5.75%8.93%8.90%-3.15pp
Net Profit Margin11.08%8.15%8.32%+2.76pp
  • Exceptional Income: ₹2,440.03 Cr from a settlement agreement with an LNG supplier.
  • Total Expenses: ₹33,118.75 Cr, reflecting a cost increase due to higher material purchases.

Nine-Month Performance (9M FY 2024-25)

Metric9M FY259M FY24YoY Change
Revenue from Operations₹1,01,580.11 Cr₹98,303.61 Cr+3.34%
Net Profit (PAT)₹9,263.29 Cr₹6,659.51 Cr+39.1%
EPS₹14.09₹10.13+39.12%

Segment-Wise Performance (Standalone)

SegmentQ3 FY25 Revenue (₹ Cr)YoY Growth
Natural Gas Transmission₹2,754.73 Cr+7.20%
LPG Transmission₹245.91 Cr+33.75%
Natural Gas Marketing₹30,625.16 Cr+1.58%
Petrochemicals₹2,070.47 Cr+0.99%
LPG & Liquid Hydrocarbons₹1,561.32 Cr+20.41%
  • Natural Gas Transmission: Continued volume growth led by rising demand.
  • Petrochemicals: Moderate revenue increase amid fluctuating market conditions.

Consolidated Financial Performance

GAIL’s consolidated net profit stood at ₹4,084.24 Cr in Q3 FY25, a 27.92% increase YoY. Revenue from operations totaled ₹36,937.05 Cr, marking a 6.24% YoY increase.

Dividend Declaration

The Board has declared an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per share, amounting to ₹4,273.81 Cr, to be paid on February 7, 2025.

Regulatory & Legal Updates

  • PNGRB Tariff Orders: GAIL has contested six final and two provisional natural gas transmission tariff orders at the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL).
  • Excise Duty Dispute: A ₹3,610 Cr excise demand (including penalty & interest) for Naphtha classificationis under appeal before the Supreme Court, with a stay granted.

Strategic & Market Outlook

  • Expansion in LNG trading with strengthened import agreements.
  • City Gas Distribution (CGD) and pipeline network growth to drive future revenue.
  • Petrochemicals segment stabilization expected post-market recovery.

Conclusion

GAIL (India) Limited reported strong growth in Q3 FY 2024-25, driven by higher gas transmission volumes and exceptional income. The interim dividend declaration and continued legal clarity on regulatory matters position the company for stable growth in the upcoming quarters.
 
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