Railtel Corporation Of India (RAILTEL) Q3 24/25 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for Q3 FY25 reached INR 768 crores, up 15% year-over-year, with telecom contributing INR 338 crores and project segment INR 430 crores.

• Total revenue for Q3 FY25 was INR 782 crores, a 16% increase year-over-year; profit before tax grew 6% to INR 90 crores, and profit after tax rose 5% to INR 65 crores.

• Nine-month FY25 total income was INR 2,222 crores, up 26% year-over-year, with profit after tax at INR 186 crores, a 10% increase.

• Earnings per share for the nine months ended December 2024 stood at INR 5.81, compared to INR 5.26 in the prior year.

• Board approved unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31st December 2024, with a limited review by statutory auditors.

Financial highlights

• Q3 FY25 operating revenue: INR 768 crores (up 15% YoY); total revenue: INR 782 crores (up 16% YoY).

• Q3 FY25 profit before tax: INR 90 crores (up 6% YoY); profit after tax: INR 65 crores (up 5% YoY).

• Nine-month FY25 total income: INR 2,222 crores (up 26% YoY); profit after tax: INR 186 crores (up 10% YoY).

• Earnings per share for nine months: INR 5.81 (vs. INR 5.26 YoY).

• Net profit for Q3 FY25 stood at INR 65.05 crores, compared to INR 62.14 crores in Q3 FY24.

Outlook and guidance

• Revenue guidance for FY25 remains on track at INR 3,300 crores.

• Management maintains 26%-30% year-on-year top-line growth guidance.

• Net margin guidance is 8%-10%, reflecting competitive project environment.

• Q4 expected to sustain strong project execution and revenue momentum.

• Financial results reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board, indicating continued focus on compliance and governance.