In a major financial milestone, Anil Ambani-headed Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. has said it paid off all its standalone debt to banks and financial institutions in FY25, a landmark moment for the company. The infra behemoth with holdings in power distribution, metro rail, roads, and defence also...
In a major financial milestone, Anil Ambani-headed Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. has said it paid off all its standalone debt to banks and financial institutions in FY25, a landmark moment for the company. The infra behemoth with holdings in power distribution, metro rail, roads, and defence also posted a strong profit and operating growth, indicating a new dawn of financial stability and expansion.
Debt-Free Achievement
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Reliance Infrastructure brought down its standalone net debt from banks and financial institutions to zero by the end of FY25, settling about ₹3,300 crore in the year.
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The company is now debt-free on a standalone basis, a huge step after decades of financial re-engineering.
Record Profit and Financial Performance
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The company achieved a consolidated profit of ₹4,938 crore for FY25, a complete turnaround from a loss of ₹1,609 crore in FY24.
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In Q4 FY25 alone, consolidated profit was ₹4,387 crore, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 681% quarter-on-quarter to ₹8,876 crore.
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Consolidated EBITDA for the entire year more than doubled to ₹12,288 crore, while operating income rose 7% year-on-year to ₹23,592 crore.
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Consolidated net worth of the company increased to ₹14,287 crore as of March 31, 2025, up by 70% from ₹8,428 crore in the previous year.
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The consolidated net debt-to-equity decreased substantially to 0.28x from 0.78x in the previous year.
Operational Highlights
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Delhi Discoms added more than 44,500 new households in Q4 FY25, making it a total of over 52 lakh.
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Transmission & Distribution (T&D) losses in Delhi dipped below 7% with improved operational efficiencies.
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BSES Delhi Discoms were accorded an 'A+' rating by REC for consumer service.
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Mumbai Metro Line 1 registered a record weekday ridership of 500,000 with 99.99% punctuality and availability of trains.
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The company met a combined peak demand of 3,623 MW in Delhi through the quarter.
Market Reaction
Even as the positive financial news came through, Reliance Infra shares fell by nearly 5% post Q4 results declaration, being traded around ₹291.
Strategic Outlook
Debt reduction and healthy finances strengthen the financial health of Reliance Infrastructure and set it up for growth in the future from its traditional infrastructure businesses such as power, metro, roads, and defence.
Sources: Financial Express, Times Now News, Economic Times, Outlook Business, Live Hindustan