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Torrent Power Q1 Results | Weak demand, high gas prices hit net profit, marginsWhile the company’s underlying business remains resilient, the current quarter’s performance was impacted by lower power demand due to the early onset of monsoon and elevated gas prices, which affected merchant gains from gas-based generation. Shares of Torrent Power Ltd ended at ₹1,312, down by ₹0.60 or 0.046%, on the BSE today (August 5).By Jomy Jos Pullokaran   August 5, 2025, 6:20:14 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadTorrent Power Ltd on Tuesday (August 5) reported a 24.7% decline in net profit at ₹731 crore for the first quarter over ₹972 crore in Q1FY25.

Revenue from operations fell 12.5% to ₹7,906 crore from ₹9,033 crore a year ago.

At the operating level, EBITDA tanked 20.2% to ₹1,483 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal over ₹1,857 crore last year. The EBITDA margin fell to 18.7% from 20.6% year-on-year

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Torrent Power reported a total comprehensive income (TCI) of ₹739 crore in Q1FY26, compared to ₹993 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

While the company’s underlying business remains resilient, the current quarter’s performance was impacted by lower power demand due to the early onset of monsoon and elevated gas prices, which affected merchant gains from gas-based generation. Adjusted for these factors, TCI remained comparable to the same quarter last year.

Key contributors to the performance included improved contributions from the renewable segment, driven by solar capacity additions and favourable wind conditions, which resulted in better plant load factor (PLF).

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Additionally, after adjusting for one-time tariff order income recorded in the previous year, improved operational parameters led to higher profitability in the distribution business. The company stated that it remains well-positioned to navigate cyclical variations, supported by its diversified business operations.

The results came after the close of the market hours. Shares of Torrent Power Ltd ended at ₹1,312, down by ₹0.60 or 0.046%, on the BSE today (August 5).Continue Reading(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)Check out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsearningsResults Boardroomshare market todayTorrent Power