Reliance Industries Q4 result: Net profit rises 2.4%, revenue jumps 10%, declares dividend of ₹5.5/share

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-backed Reliance Industries (RIL) on Friday, April 25, reported a net profit of ₹19,407 crore for the January-March quarter (Q4FY25), marking an increase of 2.41% from ₹18,951 crore logged in the same period last year.

Its revenue from operations advanced 10% to ₹2,64,573 crore at the end of the March quarter, as against ₹2,40,715 crore reported in the year-ago period.

Operationally, Reliance Industries' operating profit, also known as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA), rose 3.1% to ₹43,832 crore from ₹ 42,516 crore in the corresponding period last year. Its operating profit margin, also known as EBITDA margin, shrank by 110 basis points (bps) to 16.57% from 17.66%.

The board of directors of the company has recommended a dividend of ₹5.5 per share for the financial year 2024-25.

“FY2025 has been a challenging year for the global business environment, with weak macro-economic conditions and a shifting geo-political landscape. Our focus on operational discipline, customer-centric innovation and fulfilling India’s growth requirements has helped Reliance deliver a steady financial performance during the year," said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries.

Reliance's Jio Platforms reported quarterly revenue ₹39,853 crore, registering annual growth of 18%. The company clocked average revenue per user (ARPU) improved to ₹206.20 from ₹203.30 due to flow through of tariff hike, the company said in a press release.

Jio's EBITDA in March quarter rose 18.5% annually to ₹17,016 crore.

"During the quarter, Jio announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband internet services to its customers in India. This agreement is subject to SpaceX receiving authorizations to sell Starlink in India. Jio will offer Starlink equipment in its retail outlets and also establish a mechanism to support customer service installation and activation. Jio and SpaceX are also evaluating other complementary areas of cooperation to leverage their respective infrastructure to enhance India’s digital ecosystem further," the company said.

Reliance Retail's March quarter revenue rose 16% annually to ₹88,620 crore and its EBITDA advanced 14% to ₹6,711 crore. The company added 1,085 new stores during the quarter.

Reliance Retail recorded Gross Revenue of ₹ 3,30,870 crore for the year FY25, registering a growth of 7.9% over last year, the company said.

"The Retail segment also delivered consistent growth. In FY25, the business focused on a strategic recalibration of our store network, aimed at improving operational efficiencies and long-term sustainability. Our enhanced product catalogue and user experience across all formats, strengthened customer engagement. The quick hyperlocal deliveries initiative has also gained significant traction in the market, connecting strongly with the users. Our suite of omni-channel offerings and wide-spread presence will enable Reliance Retail to continue delivering superior value to all its customers," Ambani said on performance of Reliance Retail.

Reliance Industries shares ended 0.12% lower at ₹1,300.05 ahead of its earnings announcement.