NLC India Share Price Surges 9% After Q4 Profit Soars 311%

Market Performance

NLC India's share price saw a significant jump of 9% in early trade on Tuesday, May 20, touching ₹257.90 per share.

• The stock has surged 17% since its May 9 low of ₹212
• In May alone, it has gained approximately 12%
• This follows a 7% dip in April
• Over a broader timeframe, NLC India's share price delivered a 236% gain between March 2023 and January 2024

Main News: Q4FY25 Results Drive Rally

The sharp uptick in NLC India's share price comes after the company posted robust Q4FY25 earnings on Monday, post-market hours.

Here are the key highlights from the March quarter results:

Revenue

• Reported at ₹3,972 crore, slightly down from ₹4,034 crore in the previous quarter

EBITDA

• Stood at ₹997.26 crore
• Compared to ₹1,096.04 crore in Q4FY24

EBITDA Margins

• Recorded at 25.11% for Q4FY25
• Slightly lower than 27.17% in the preceding quarter

Net Profits

• Reported ₹468.46 crore in Q4FY25
• This marks a 311% YoY increase from ₹114 crore
• However, it is lower than the ₹696 crore recorded in Q3FY25

Company Details: Key Developments

Dividend Announcement

• The board has recommended a final dividend of 15%
• Equivalent to ₹1.50 per equity share for FY2024–25
• Subject to approval by C&AG and shareholders at the AGM

Joint Venture with RVUNL

• NLC India has approved a JV with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL)
• Equity participation: 74:26 (NLC India: RVUNL)
• Purpose:
  • Set up a 3x125 MW lignite-based thermal power plant
  • Develop and operate lignite mines for fuel supply
• Subject to approvals from the Ministry of Coal and DIPAM

Summary

The latest Q4FY25 results have acted as a strong catalyst for the NLC India share price, rebounding impressively in May. While revenue and EBITDA margins saw a marginal dip, the 311% YoY profit surge has grabbed market attention. With a new thermal power JV and a final dividend announcement, investor sentiment around NLC India remains upbeat.