Reliance Power net profit rises 68% to ₹647 crore in Q1FY27
Reliance Power's Q1FY27 results show improved profitability with net profit rising to ₹647 crore, up 45% YoY, despite a slight dip in EBITDA margin to 28.75%. The company disclosed significant risks including default by subsidiaries RSTEPL and SMPL, invocation of corporate guarantees, and ongoing investigations by the ED and CBI.

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Reliance Power reported a consolidated net profit of ₹6,471 lakh (₹647.1 million) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), marking a 45% year-on-year increase from ₹4,468 lakh in the corresponding period of FY26. The improvement was driven by higher revenue from operations, which rose 3.8% to ₹19,563.2 lakh, offsetting a slight decline in EBITDA. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results on August 06, 2026, alongside disclosures regarding ongoing legal proceedings and subsidiary defaults.
Financial Performance Overview
The company’s top-line growth was supported by increased generation activity, although operating margins faced pressure due to rising fuel costs. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹19,563.2 lakh, compared to ₹18,855.8 lakh in Q1FY26. Other income contributed ₹1,474.3 lakh, bringing total income to ₹21,037.5 lakh.
Despite the revenue uptick, EBITDA declined marginally to ₹5,620 lakh from ₹5,650 lakh in the previous year, resulting in an EBITDA margin contraction to 28.75% from 29.97%. This indicates that cost increases, particularly in fuel consumption which rose to ₹10,319.2 lakh from ₹9,357.3 lakh, outpaced revenue growth.
| Metric | Q1FY27 | Q1FY26 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹6,471 lakh | ₹4,468 lakh | +45% |
| Revenue | ₹19,563.2 lakh | ₹18,855.8 lakh | +3.8% |
| EBITDA | ₹5,620 lakh | ₹5,650 lakh | -0.5% |
| EBITDA Margin | 28.75% | 29.97% | -122 bps |
Standalone Results and Subsidiary Issues
On a standalone basis, Reliance Power recorded a profit before tax of ₹320 lakh, up from ₹190 lakh in Q1FY26. Standalone revenue was minimal at ₹20 lakh, reflecting the holding company structure where most operations are conducted through subsidiaries.
The filing highlighted significant challenges at key subsidiaries. Rajasthan Sun Technique Energy Private Limited (RSTEPL) defaulted on borrowings aggregating ₹2,29,561 lakh and incurred a net loss of ₹3,573 lakh in the quarter. Similarly, Samalkot Power Limited (SMPL) defaulted on ₹1,84,196 lakh in borrowings. A lender for SMPL invoked a corporate guarantee against the parent company and initiated the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. SMPL has initiated arbitration against its lender and Citibank N.A., though the London Court of International Arbitration ruled it lacked jurisdiction over SMPL’s claim, leading SMPL to withdraw its arbitration under marketing agreements.
Regulatory and Legal Developments
The company faces multiple regulatory investigations. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached certain assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, including receivables from Sasan Power Limited and Reliance CleanGen Limited. Additionally, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted search and seizure operations at the registered offices of Reliance Power and Reliance Cleangen Limited concerning transactions with Reliance Commercial Finance Limited and Reliance Home Finance Limited.
Pathak H.D. & Associates LLP, the statutory auditors, qualified their review reports for RSTEPL, SMPL, and Dhursar Solar Power Private Limited (DSPPL) due to material uncertainties regarding going concern assumptions and lack of sufficient audit evidence for asset valuations and receivable recoveries. Despite these qualifications, management maintains that the group can meet liabilities through ordinary business operations and time-bound asset monetization.
Historical Stock Returns for Reliance Power
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.29% | +2.89% | -3.96% | -13.80% | -46.37% | +98.69% |
How will the invocation of CIRP against Samalkot Power Limited impact Reliance Power's consolidated balance sheet and future borrowing capacity?
What specific asset monetization strategies is management pursuing to resolve the material uncertainties highlighted by auditors regarding subsidiary valuations?
Could the ongoing ED and CBI investigations lead to further asset freezes or regulatory penalties that might disrupt cash flows from key receivables?


































