NHPC reports a significant jump in Q4 profit

NHPC Reports Significant Jump in Q4 Profit Amid Bearish Market Sentiment

New Delhi, May 21, 2025 – NHPC Limited, India’s state-run hydropower generation company, announced a substantial increase in its profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, marking a standout performance amid an otherwise turbulent time for Indian equity indices.

The company released its Q4 results on Tuesday, detailing a significant surge in net profit, which contrasted sharply with the broader trend of underwhelming corporate earnings reported by several key players in various sectors. NHPC’s robust performance arrives at a time when the Sensex and Nifty experienced notable declines, weighed down by losses in heavyweight blue-chip stocks.

NHPC Delivers Strong Q4 Performance

In its latest financial disclosure, NHPC reported a marked improvement in its quarterly earnings compared to the same period last year. The results indicated that strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies contributed significantly to the company’s robust bottom-line growth for Q4 FY25.

NHPC’s positive results were highlighted in the context of broader quarterly results released by Indian corporates. While companies such as IndusInd Bank reported substantial losses and others in the auto and FMCG sectors saw share prices take a hit, NHPC stood out as a rare exception with an upbeat financial report card.

Market Overview: Indices Experience Steep Drop

The upbeat news from NHPC provided a counterpoint to bearish sentiment in the Indian stock markets on Tuesday. The BSE Sensex tumbled 872.98 points, ending the session at 81,186.44. The NSE Nifty also closed below the 24,700 mark, with losses exceeding 1% on the day. Blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and ICICI Bank were among the major laggards, impacting investor confidence and leading to broad declines across sectors. Auto and FMCG stocks were particularly hard hit.

These declines came despite select upbeat Q4 performances from firms such as NHPC and a few others, including IndiGo and NTPC Green, which managed to deliver positive results during the reporting period.

Sectoral Context: Mixed Results Across Industries

The fourth quarter financial season revealed divergent trends among India’s leading companies. IndusInd Bank, for instance, posted a ₹2,329 crore loss in Q4, with its full-year FY25 profit plunging by 71%. Meanwhile, some companies such as Star Cement and NTPC Green Energy managed solid financial performances.

NHPC’s significant profit jump therefore represents a bright spot in what has otherwise been a challenging earnings season for many Indian corporates, especially those in the automotive and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.

Outlook

Analysts note that NHPC’s strong Q4 performance not only underscores the company’s operational resilience but also its strategic positioning within the renewable and hydropower energy landscape. As the sector faces growing attention for its role in India’s energy transition, NHPC’s financial momentum may help buoy investor sentiment and position the company for further growth in the coming quarters.

While the broader market faces headwinds from global and domestic economic factors, NHPC’s latest earnings report is likely to be viewed positively by stakeholders and market watchers alike.

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