What Caused Jaiprakash Power Ventures’ Q4 Profit to Plummet 73%?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- JPVL's Q4 profit fell by over 73%.
- Net profit for FY25 decreased by 20%.
- Significant rise in operational expenses noted.
- Exceptional income was absent this fiscal year.
- Company continues to operate major power projects.
New Delhi, May 2 (NationPress) Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (JPVL) has disclosed a substantial decline of over 73% in its net profit, now standing at Rs 155.67 crore for the March quarter (Q4 FY25), a significant drop from Rs 588.79 crore during the same timeframe last fiscal year. This downturn is primarily attributed to decreased income and escalating expenses.
During the quarter, JPVL’s total income fell to Rs 1,366.67 crore, down from Rs 1,863.63 crore a year prior.
Moreover, revenue generated from operations diminished by 11% to Rs 1,340 crore, in contrast to Rs 1,514 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Expenses for the company surged to Rs 1,165.75 crore in the March 2025 quarter, reflecting a 15% increase from Rs 1,013.05 crore in the same period last year.
The decline in profit can also be linked to the lack of exceptional income this year. In the March 2024 quarter, JPVL had recorded an exceptional gain of Rs 302.41 crore, which had positively influenced its bottom line at that time.
For the entire financial year FY25, JPVL’s net profit decreased by 20% to Rs 813.55 crore, compared to Rs 1,021.95 crore in FY24.
As of around 1:10 PM, JPVL's shares were trading at Rs 14.31, reflecting a decline of 1.58% or Rs 0.23 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday.
Part of the Jaypee Group, JPVL is involved in planning, developing, and operating power projects across India.
The company generates electricity using both thermal and hydro sources and is also engaged in coal mining and cement production.
Notable projects include the 400 MW Vishnuprayag Hydro Electric Plant in Uttarakhand and the 1320 MW Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant in Madhya Pradesh.
Established on December 21, 1994, JPVL has numerous subsidiaries, including Jaypee Powergrid Limited, Jaypee Arunachal Power Limited, and Jaypee Meghalaya Power Limited.