NHPC Q1 profit rises 3% on strong revenue, margin expansion

NHPC reported a 2.9% rise in Q1 consolidated net profit to ₹1,095.87 crore, with revenue from operations up 18.5% to ₹3,808.31 crore. EBITDA jumped 30.6% to ₹2,352.19 crore, expanding margins to 61.8% from 56.1%, reflecting better operating efficiency. The state-run hydropower major's bottom line was tempered by depreciation and finance costs. Shares ended 1.46% higher ahead of the earnings announcement.