On April 25, 2025, Reliance Industries, the diversified conglomerate led by Mukesh Ambani, announced impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25). The company reported a 6% increase in consolidated profit year-over-year, totaling ₹22,434 crore, compared to ₹21,143 crore during the same quarter in the previous year. This growth reflects Reliance’s resilience across its oil, telecom, and retail sectors amidst a challenging global economic landscape.
Robust Revenue Growth
Reliance’s operational revenue for Q4FY25 reached ₹2,64,573 crore, showcasing a nearly 10% increase from ₹2,40,715 crore in Q4FY24. Additionally, the Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) for this quarter grew by 3.6%, amounting to ₹48,737 crore. However, the EBITDA margin slipped to 16.9%, down from 17.8% the previous year.
- Annual Performance: For the entire fiscal year 2025, Reliance achieved a remarkable ₹10,71,174 crore in consolidated revenue, marking a 7.1% increase year-over-year. The profit after tax (PAT) also saw a growth of 2.9%, reaching ₹81,309 crore.
Ambani commented on the financial results, stating, “Despite a tough global business environment characterized by weak macroeconomic factors and geopolitical shifts, our commitment to operational excellence and customer-focused innovations allowed us to maintain a solid financial performance.”
Strategic Investments in Renewable Energy
Looking forward, Ambani highlighted the groundwork laid for renewable energy projects during FY25, emphasizing that the transition from development to operational stages is imminent. He firmly believes this shift will generate significant value not just for Reliance but also for India and the global market.
In addition to its robust financial performance, Reliance announced a dividend of ₹5.5 for FY25 and unveiled plans to raise up to ₹25,000 crore through a series of redeemable non-convertible debentures.
Key Highlights from Q4FY25 Results
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Telecom Triumph:
- The telecom sector demonstrated remarkable growth, with PAT soaring 25.7% year-over-year to ₹7,022 crore.
- Revenue surged by 17.7% to reach ₹33,986 crore, while EBITDA rose 18.5% to ₹17,016 crore. The EBITDA margin improved to 50.1%.
- Average revenue per user (ARPU) climbed to ₹206.2, driven by a favorable subscriber mix and tariff adjustments.
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Retail Expansion:
- Reliance Retail’s operations reported a 16.3% increase in revenue, reaching ₹78,622 crore, with PAT increasing by 29.1% to ₹3,545 crore.
- The company expanded its footprint by opening 2,659 new stores, totaling 19,340 stores across 77.4 million square feet.
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Oil-to-Chemicals Challenges:
- Revenue for the oil-to-chemicals segment increased by 15.4% year-over-year to ₹1,64,613 crore. However, EBITDA faced a 10% decline to ₹15,080 crore, with margins contracting due to fluctuations in energy markets.
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Oil & Gas Segment Struggles:
- The oil and gas sector experienced a slight revenue dip of 0.4% to ₹6,440 crore, attributed to decreased gas production and oil offtake from KGD6.
- EBITDA fell by 8.6% to ₹5,123 crore, leading to a significant drop in margins.
- Launch of JioHotstar:
- The recently launched JioHotstar platform quickly became a major player in the OTT space, crossing 100 million paid users within five weeks.
- JioStar reported revenues exceeding ₹10,000 crore, with an EBITDA of ₹774 crore.
Conclusion
Reliance Industries’ Q4FY25 results underscore its ability to navigate through economic challenges while maintaining growth across its diverse sectors. With strategic investments in renewable energy and digital platforms, the conglomerate is poised for continued success in the upcoming quarters. For more insights, stay connected with the latest updates from Reliance.
