Indian Oil Corporation: Q4 FY2025 Profit Soars 152%, Declares Dividend with Significant GRM Increase
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) announced strong Q4 FY2025 results with net profit soaring 152% quarter-on-quarter to ₹7,265.00 crore. Revenue slightly increased to ₹221,360.24 crore. Gross Refining Margin (GRM) rose significantly to $8.00 per barrel, exceeding market estimates. EBITDA improved to ₹16,547.84 crore with a 7.48% margin. The company declared a dividend of ₹3.00 per equity share for FY2024-25.

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Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India's leading oil refining and marketing company , has announced strong financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, showcasing significant improvement across key metrics, including a substantial increase in its Gross Refining Margin (GRM) and a remarkable 152% quarter-on-quarter surge in net profit.
Financial Highlights
IOC reported a consolidated revenue of ₹221,360.24 crore for Q4 FY2025, slightly up from the previous quarter. The company's net profit soared to ₹7,265.00 crore, marking a substantial 152% increase from the previous quarter.
Metric (₹ in Crore) | Q4 FY2025 | Q3 FY2025 | Q4 FY2024 |
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Revenue | 221,360.24 | 219,522.35 | 223,649.85 |
Net Profit | 7,265.00 | 2,882.94 | 5,148.87 |
EBITDA | 16,547.84 | 9,508.42 | 13,660.50 |
The company's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) for Q4 FY2025 stood at ₹16,547.84 crore, with an improved EBITDA margin of 7.48%.
Operational Performance
IOC's Gross Refining Margin (GRM) for the fourth quarter has risen significantly to $8.00 per barrel, up from $2.90 per barrel in the previous quarter. This figure exceeds market estimates, which ranged between $4.50 to $6.00 per barrel, indicating a strong operational performance.
The average gross refining margin (GRM) for FY2025 was $4.80 per barrel, compared to $12.05 per barrel in FY2024. The core GRM, after offsetting inventory losses/gains, came in at $4.53 per barrel for FY2025.
Dividend Announcement
The Board of Directors has declared a dividend of ₹3.00 per equity share (face value: ₹10.00 per share) for FY2024-25, subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Segment Performance
The Petroleum Products segment continued to be the primary revenue driver, contributing ₹206,132.19 crore to the total revenue in Q4 FY2025. The Gas and Petrochemicals segments also showed positive performance, with revenues of ₹11,189.69 crore and ₹7,225.87 crore, respectively.
Balance Sheet Strength
As of March 31, 2025, IOC's consolidated total assets stood at ₹506,867.05 crore, with a net worth of ₹186,487.32 crore. The company maintained a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75, indicating a strong financial position.
Conclusion
Indian Oil Corporation strong Q4 results, particularly the significant increase in GRM and the 152% quarter-on-quarter growth in net profit, reflect its resilience and operational efficiency in a dynamic market environment. The company's focus on diversification across the energy value chain and its financial prudence continue to drive its performance.
Historical Stock Returns for Indian Oil Corporation
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