NLC India Q3FY26 Results: All-Time High 9-Month Revenue ₹7,946 Cr, NUPPL Unit II COD
NLC India delivered strong Q3FY26 results with revenue of ₹2,885 crore and net profit of ₹428 crore, marking 4% and 4.8% growth respectively. The company achieved all-time highest 9-month revenue of ₹7,946 crore and profit of ₹1,282 crore, with significant operational milestones including NUPPL Unit II COD, record coal production at Talabira Mine, and commissioning of 300 MW Barsingsar Solar Plant.

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NLC India Limited announced its Q3FY26 unaudited financial results, achieving all-time highest ever revenue from operations and profit after tax for nine months in FY 2025-26. The Navratna Government of India Enterprise demonstrated strong operational performance with significant milestones across its business segments.
Q3FY26 Financial Performance
The company's board of directors approved the standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, in their meeting held on February 10, 2026. The quarterly performance showed consistent growth across key financial metrics.
| Metric: | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹2,885.08 crore | ₹2,774.68 crore | +4.0% |
| Total Income: | ₹3,248.42 crore | ₹2,996.09 crore | +8.4% |
| Net Profit: | ₹427.92 crore | ₹408.40 crore | +4.8% |
| Earnings per Share (Basic): | ₹3.09 | ₹2.95 | +4.7% |
Record-Breaking Nine Months Performance
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, NLC India achieved all-time highest ever revenue from operations and profit after tax. The company recorded revenue from operations of ₹7,945.59 crore compared to ₹7,562.63 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, representing a growth of 5.06%.
| Parameter: | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹7,945.59 crore | ₹7,562.63 crore | +5.06% |
| Total Income: | ₹8,832.68 crore | ₹8,388.48 crore | +5.3% |
| Net Profit: | ₹1,281.59 crore | ₹1,243.76 crore | +3.04% |
| EBITDA: | ₹3,239.80 crore | ₹3,206.82 crore | +1.03% |
| Net Worth: | ₹18,535.20 crore | ₹17,009.73 crore | +8.97% |
Major Operational Milestones
During Q3 2025-26, NLC India achieved several significant operational milestones. NUPPL GTPP's Unit II (660 MW) of 1,980 MW successfully achieved Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) on December 9, 2025. Talabira Mine set new records with highest single day coal production of 1,01,040 tonnes on December 30, 2025, and highest single day coal dispatch of 91,124 tonnes on December 31, 2025.
| Achievement: | Details |
|---|---|
| NUPPL Unit II COD: | 660 MW on December 9, 2025 |
| Pachwara South Mining: | Operations commenced December 19, 2025 |
| Barsingsar Solar Plant: | 300 MW commissioned January 23, 2026 |
| Coal Production (9M): | 113.33 LT vs 115.16 LT previous year |
Group Performance and Strategic Initiatives
The group achieved all-time highest ever nine months revenue from operations of ₹12,447.07 crore against ₹11,446.97 crore in the previous year, registering a growth of 8.74%. Group profit after tax reached ₹2,288.02 crore compared to ₹2,245.14 crore in the previous year, showing a growth of 1.91%.
| Group Metrics: | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹12,447.07 crore | ₹11,446.97 crore | +8.74% |
| Profit After Tax: | ₹2,288.02 crore | ₹2,245.14 crore | +1.91% |
| EBITDA: | ₹4,898.62 crore | ₹4,695.05 crore | +4.34% |
| Net Worth: | ₹20,639.91 crore | ₹18,441.43 crore | +11.92% |
Awards and Recognition
NLC India received multiple prestigious awards during the period. The company won the Silver Shield at the ICAI Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting 2024-25, secured 2nd Rank in the PRSI Awards for the Annual Report for FY 2024-25, and won the SKOCH Award for Corporate Excellence in Financial Performance. Under the MoU evaluation by DPE, NLCIL received an "Excellent" rating for FY 2024-25.
Dividend and Financial Highlights
The company declared an interim dividend of 36% (₹3.60 per equity share) on the face value of paid-up equity shares for FY 2025-26, the highest since the last five years. Cash realisation from debtors crossed ₹10,000 crore, reaching ₹10,242 crore. The company recorded Capex of ₹6,242 crore up to December 2025, exceeding the FY 2025-26 annual target by 23%.
Historical Stock Returns for NLC India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.90% | -0.48% | +5.24% | +10.17% | +25.01% | +392.05% |


































