Jio Financial Services Ltd recently released its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25, showcasing a modest growth in net profit. Announced on April 17, these results indicate a 2% increase in net profit, reaching ₹316.11 crore, compared to ₹310.63 crore during the same quarter last year. This performance highlights the company’s resilience in a competitive market.
Positive Trends in Interest Income and Profit Generation
For the quarter ending in March 2025, Jio Financial reported a slight rise in interest income, up 1.8% to ₹275.74 crore from ₹280.74 crore year-over-year. A significant boost came from the company’s income related to ‘fair value changes,’ which soared by 67% to ₹178.07 crore, up from ₹106.85 crore in the previous year. This indicates that strategic financial maneuvers are contributing positively to the company’s bottom line.
Standalone Performance and Dividend Declaration
In a separate analysis, the standalone financial results showed a more impressive 25% increase in net profit, climbing to ₹97.14 crore compared to ₹77.76 crore the previous year. Additionally, the company announced its inaugural dividend of ₹0.50 per share, marking a significant milestone for shareholders.
“The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025,” stated Jio Financial Services in their official filing with the BSE. The record date for this dividend will be disclosed following the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Stock Performance and Market Insights
On the stock market, Jio Financial Services saw its shares rise by 1.73%, closing at ₹246.45. Since its listing in 2023, the stock has delivered a 16.11% return on investment. However, over the past year, it has experienced a decline of 34.84%.
Despite this, the last month has been promising, with shares gaining 12.28% in value. In the most recent trading sessions, the stock rebounded from a 52-week low of ₹198.60 recorded on March 3, 2025, and reached a high of ₹394.70 on April 23, 2024. As of April 17, the market capitalization of the Reliance Group stands at ₹1.56 lakh crore.
This financial performance from Jio Financial Services showcases the company’s potential for growth and stability in the non-banking financial sector. For more insights into Jio Financial and their Q4 results, stay tuned to the latest updates.