NHPC Q3 Consolidated Results: Net Profit Falls 4.3% to ₹2,200 Crores
NHPC Limited announced mixed Q3FY26 results with net profit declining 4.35% to ₹2,200 crores and revenue dropping to ₹22,200 crores. The company declared 14% interim dividend, approved strategic corporate decisions including withdrawal from joint ventures, and commissioned multiple power projects. Audio recording of the investor conference call held on February 6, 2026 has been made available on the company website.

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NHPC Limited has announced its Q3FY26 quarterly results along with an interim dividend declaration of 14% (₹1.40 per equity share) for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors, in their meeting held on February 4, 2026, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, in compliance with Regulation 30 and 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Consolidated Financial Performance
NHPC's consolidated financial results for Q3FY26 showed mixed performance with net profit declining to ₹2,200 crores compared to ₹2,300 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, marking a decrease of 4.35%. The company's revenue from operations also witnessed a decline to ₹22,200 crores from ₹22,900 crores year-on-year.
| Consolidated Metrics: | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit: | ₹2,200 crores | ₹2,300 crores | -4.35% |
| Revenue: | ₹22,200 crores | ₹22,900 crores | -3.06% |
| EBITDA: | ₹2,120 crores | ₹10,200 crores | -79.22% |
| EBITDA Margin: | 9.55% | 44.69% | -35.14% |
Operational Challenges and Regulatory Impact
The company reported a loss before exceptional items, regulatory deferral account balances and tax of ₹2,800 crores compared to a profit of ₹4,000 crores in Q3FY25. However, NHPC had a significant movement in regulatory deferral account balances (net of tax) of ₹11,760 crores, which helped improve the overall financial position.
Interim Dividend Declaration
Despite the challenging quarterly performance, the company has declared an interim dividend at the rate of 14% on the face value of paid-up equity shares of ₹10 each. The Board has fixed Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the interim dividend payment.
| Dividend Details: | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Dividend Rate: | 14% (₹1.40 per share) |
| Face Value: | ₹10 per equity share |
| Record Date: | February 10, 2026 |
| Financial Year: | 2025-26 |
Strategic Corporate Decisions
The Board approved several significant strategic decisions during the meeting. The company and GEDCOL have proposed cancellation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Promoters' Agreement for forming a joint venture company to implement floating solar power projects in Odisha's water reservoirs. Additionally, NHPC proposed withdrawal of its nominee director from PTC India Limited's Board and relinquishment of its 'Promoter' status, following the Office Memorandum dated January 16, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Project Commissioning Updates
NHPC has made significant progress in project commissioning during the reporting period. The company commissioned the 800 MW Parbati-II Project in April 2025 and one unit of 250 MW (Unit#2) of the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Project during the quarter. Additionally, the 300 MW Kamisar Solar Power Project in Bikaner was commissioned during the nine months period.
Conference Call Audio Recording Available
Following the financial results announcement, NHPC conducted a conference call with analysts and investors on February 6, 2026 at 03:30 P.M. (IST) to discuss the quarterly and nine months financial results. The audio recording of this conference call has been made available on the company's website for stakeholder reference and transparency.
| Conference Call Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time: | February 6, 2026 at 03:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Participants: | Analysts and Investors |
| Availability: | Company Website |
| Purpose: | Q3FY26 Financial Results Discussion |
Source: NHPC Limited Board Meeting Outcome dated February 4, 2026 and Conference Call Communication dated February 6, 2026
Historical Stock Returns for NHPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.28% | -1.65% | +0.69% | -6.12% | -1.90% | +219.03% |


































