CESC Q4FY26: Revenue up 4% to ₹4,096 Cr, PAT surges 19% to ₹459 Cr
CESC reported Q4 FY26 consolidated revenue of ₹4,096 crore, up 4% YoY, and PAT of ₹459 crore, up 19% YoY. FY26 consolidated revenue rose 9% to ₹18,570 crore, with PAT at ₹1,618 crore. The company achieved record low T&D losses in CESC Kolkata and is expanding its renewable capacity, targeting 10 GW by FY32.
The financial results show steady growth and improved profitability. Strategic expansions into renewables and manufacturing are significant long-term developments, but the immediate impact on the stock may be moderate as these are ongoing initiatives.
The company reported increased revenue and profit for both the quarter and the full fiscal year, along with improvements in operational efficiency like reduced T&D losses and strong performance from generation assets. Expansion into renewables and manufacturing also indicates positive future outlook.
CESC Limited has released its investor update for Q4 FY26, detailing strong financial performance across its consolidated and standalone operations. The company reported a consolidated revenue of ₹4,096 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, marking a 4% year-on-year increase from ₹4,030 crore in Q4 FY25. Profit After Tax (PAT) saw a significant jump of 19%, reaching ₹459 crore in Q4 FY26 compared to ₹386 crore in the same period last year. For the full fiscal year 2026, consolidated revenue grew by 9% year-on-year to ₹18,570 crore, with PAT increasing to ₹1,618 crore from ₹1,429 crore in FY25.
The company highlighted significant savings in variable costs for fuel and power procurement. In its distribution business, CESC Kolkata achieved an all-time low T&D loss of 6.11% in FY26, with revenue increasing to ₹9,732 crore and PAT at ₹852 crore. Thermal power stations like Haldia TPP demonstrated strong operational performance, with Haldia TPP achieving a Plant Load Factor (PLF) of 94.9% in FY26.
Renewables business saw Purvah Green win two new projects: a 300 MW hybrid project with CESC Kolkata and a 250 MW wind project with SECI. The 300 MW solar project with CESC Kolkata is currently under commissioning. CESC is also strategically expanding into cell and module manufacturing, with cell lines scheduled for commissioning in 2027. The company aims to increase its renewable energy capacity significantly, targeting 10 GW by FY32.
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