NTPC Q3 results: Cons PAT up 8% YoY, revenue up 2%; Rs 2.75/share dividend announced

State-owned NTPC reported over 8% growth in its consolidated net profit in the quarter ended December to Rs 5,489 crore, compared to Rs 5,063 crore in the same period a year ago. The profits accrue to the owners of the parent company.The company’s revenue from operations in Q3FY26 was Rs 45,846 crore versus Rs 41,369 crore in Q3FY25, up 2%.

The company’s profit after tax (PAT) grew 8% sequentially from Rs 5,067 crore in Q2FY26, while revenue rose 2% quarter-on-quarter from Rs 44,786 crore in the July-September quarter.

NTPC announced a second interim dividend of Rs 2.75% for FY26 and has set February 25, 2026 as the payment date.

The company incurred expenses of Rs 39,533 crore in the quarter under review, compared to Rs 40,216 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 38,458 crore in Q3FY25. It fell 1.7% quarter-on-quarter and 2.8% year-on-year. The expenses were made for fuel costs, electricity purchased for trading, employee benefits and financing costs

Segment revenue

— Generation: Generation revenue stood at Rs 44,658 crore in Q3FY26, up from Rs 43,502 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 44,088 crore in Q3FY25.
— Other: Other revenues stood at Rs 4,895 crore in Q3FY26, compared to Rs 4,923 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 4,154 crore in Q3FY25.

NTPC shares ended 1% lower on the NSE today at Rs 354.10. Also read: Meesho Q3 results: Downside widens 13x YoY to Rs 491 crore, but revenue grows 32%

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