Led by digital and retail, RIL posts 2.4% rise in Q4 profit
Reliance Industries Q4 Results: Digital and Retail Drive 2.4% Profit Growth
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Quarterly Performance Overview
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s first company to achieve a ₹10 lakh crore networth milestone, has reported a 2.4% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹19,407 crore for the fourth quarter of FY2025. The company’s revenue from operations saw a robust 10% growth, reaching ₹2.65 lakh crore, primarily driven by strong performance in its digital and retail segments.
Key Financial Metrics
- Consolidated Net Profit: ₹19,407 crore (↑2.4%)
- Revenue from Operations: ₹2.65 lakh crore (↑10%)
- EBITDA Growth: 3.6%
- Quarterly Capex: ₹36,041 crore ($4.2 billion)
- Gross Debt: ₹3.5 lakh crore
Segment-wise Analysis
Despite challenging global business conditions and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Reliance Industries has maintained steady financial performance through operational discipline and customer-centric innovation. The company’s focus on fulfilling India’s growth requirements has played a crucial role in sustaining its performance.
Digital Services (Jio Platforms)
- Revenue Growth: 17.8%
- Subscriber Base: 488+ million
- ARPU: ₹206
- 5G Network Adoption: 45% of users
- EBITDA Growth: 18.5%
- Operating Margin: 50.1% (↑40 bps)
Digital and Retail Growth
The retail segment demonstrated remarkable resilience with Reliance Retail Ventures reporting a 15.7% revenue growth across consumption categories. The quarter witnessed significant developments in quick commerce services under JioMart, contributing to the segment’s robust performance despite challenging consumption patterns.
O2C Business Performance
The Oil to Chemicals (O2C) segment showed resilience amid market volatility, posting a 15.4% revenue increase. However, operating performance faced headwinds with a 10% decline due to weak fuel cracks and polyester chain deltas. The management’s focus on optimization of integrated operations and feedstock costs helped enhance margin capture across value chains.
Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans
- Renewable Energy Projects in Development
- Battery Operations Advancement
- Dividend Announcement: ₹5.50 per share
- NCDs Issue: Up to ₹25,000 crore approved
- Transition from Incubation to Operationalization
Future Outlook and Initiatives
Chairman Mukesh Ambani highlighted the company’s progress in renewable energy and battery operations, indicating a transition from incubation to operationalization in the coming quarters. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹5.50 per share and approved raising up to ₹25,000 crore through non-convertible debentures, demonstrating confidence in future growth prospects.
Published on April 25, 2025
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