Vedanta Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 01 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- Vedanta Ltd reported a 2.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 9.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 0.1% QoQ and up 2.9% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 13.0% QoQ and increased 70.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Vedanta Ltd stood at 9 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 39795.00 | 38934.00 | 36320.00 | 2.2% | 9.6% |
Total Expenses | 33134.00 | 33169.00 | 32215.00 | -0.1% | 2.9% |
Profit Before Tax | 6661.00 | 7633.00 | 4105.00 | -12.7% | 62.3% |
Tax | 1785.00 | 2030.00 | 1237.00 | -12.1% | 44.3% |
Profit After Tax | 4876.00 | 5603.00 | 2868.00 | -13.0% | 70.0% |
Earnings Per Share | 9.00 | 11.20 | 5.40 | -19.6% | 66.7% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Vedanta Ltd is a diversified natural resources company primarily engaged in the mining, processing, and sale of various products including zinc, lead, silver, oil & gas, iron ore, steel, copper, and aluminum. It operates in the base metals and power sectors and is one of the largest producers in the world for its main commodities. The company has a global presence with operations spanning across India, South Africa, Namibia, and Australia. As of the latest updates, Vedanta has been focusing on expanding its production capacities and improving operational efficiencies across its various business segments. However, specific recent developments beyond this information are not available in the provided data.
Revenue
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Vedanta Ltd reported a total income of ₹39,795 crores. This represents an increase of 2.2% compared to the previous quarter (Q2FY25) where the total income was ₹38,934 crores. On a year-over-year basis, the total income has shown a growth of 9.6% from ₹36,320 crores in Q3FY24. These figures indicate a consistent upward trend in revenue generation for the company over the past year, reflecting its ability to enhance sales and possibly expand its market reach or capacity.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, Vedanta Ltd recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹6,661 crores for Q3FY25, which marks a decrease of 12.7% from the previous quarter's figure of ₹7,633 crores. Despite this quarter-over-quarter decline, the year-over-year growth is significant at 62.3%, up from ₹4,105 crores in Q3FY24. The profit after tax (PAT) for the same period stands at ₹4,876 crores, a reduction of 13.0% from Q2FY25's PAT of ₹5,603 crores, while showcasing a notable increase of 70.0% from ₹2,868 crores in Q3FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) is reported at ₹9.00, down 19.6% from the previous quarter's ₹11.20, yet it has risen by 66.7% from ₹5.40 in the same quarter last year.
Operating Metrics
Vedanta Ltd’s total expenses for Q3FY25 were ₹33,134 crores, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to ₹33,169 crores in Q2FY25. Compared to the same quarter last year, total expenses increased by 2.9% from ₹32,215 crores. These operating metrics suggest a control over the cost structure despite the increase in overall income, contributing to the company's growth in profits year-over-year. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹1,785 crores, which is a decrease of 12.1% from the previous quarter's ₹2,030 crores, and an increase of 44.3% from ₹1,237 crores in Q3FY24. This data highlights the fluctuations in tax expenses in relation to the changes in profit figures.
