INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Friday reported a 78% year-on-year increase in its Q1FY26 consolidated net profit to Rs
26,994 crore, compared to Rs 15,138 crore in the year-ago period
The sharp increase in profit was primarily driven by a one-time gain from the sale of the company's stake in Asian Paints, which contributed
to Rs 8,924 crore in other income
The profit, attributable to the owners of the company, exceeded Street estimates of Rs 22,069 crore.The company's revenue from operations
rose 5.3% to Rs 2,48,660 crore versus Rs 2,36,217 crore in the year ago period.RIL's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA) stood at Rs 58,024 crore in the quarter under review, rising by 36% over Rs 42,748 crore in the corresponding quarter
of the last financial year.
ETMarkets.comMeanwhile, the EBITDA margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, stood at 21.2%, rising 460 bps
over 16.6% in Q1FY25.
Live EventsRIL's gross revenue increased by 6% YoY to Rs 2,73,252 crore ($ 31.9 billion)
The Jio Platform revenue increased by 18.8% YoY due to strong subscriber growth across mobility and homes, increased consumption and
sustained positive momentum in digital services.Also Read: RIL Q1 Takeaways: 10 key highlights from Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate's
earningsMeanwhile Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL) revenue increased by 11.3% YoY
All segments performed well, with market leading performance in grocery and fashion, the company filing said.The Oil to Chemicals (O2C)
revenue decreased by 1.5% YoY due to a fall in crude oil prices and lower volumes on account of the planned shutdown
Segment revenues were supported by increased domestic placement of transportation fuels through Jio-BP.Also Read: Reliance Jio Q1 Results:
PAT grows 25% YoY to Rs 7,110 crore; ARPU at Rs 208.8The Oil & Gas segment revenue decreased by 1.2% YoY mainly on account of lower sales
volume of KGD6 gas with natural decline in production, lower gas price for CBM and lower crude price realization
This was partly offset with improved KGD6 gas price realization, the company filing said.Jio Platform EBITDA increased by 23.9% YoY driven
by strong growth in ARPU and 210 bps margin expansion led by operational efficiencies.The RRVL EBITDA increased by 12.7% YoY led by
strategic initiatives, operating leverage and cost discipline.Meanwhile O2C EBITDA increased by 10.8% YoY due to favourable margin on
domestic fuel retail, improvements in transportation fuel cracks and PP, PVC delta
This was partially offset by lower volumes on planned turnaround and decline in polyester chain margins.As for the Oil & Gas segment, EBITDA
decreased by 4.1% Y-o-Y on account of lower revenues coupled with increase in operating costs due to higher maintenance activities during
the quarter.Commenting on the results, Chairman & Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said that RIL has started FY26 with a robust, all-round
operational and financial performance
Consolidated EBITDA for 1QFY26 improved strongly from year-ago period, despite significant volatility in global macros, he said."During the
quarter, energy markets encountered heightened uncertainty, with sharp fluctuations in crude prices
Our O2C business delivered strong growth, with thrust on domestic demand fulfillment and offering value-added solutions through Jio-bp
Performance was supported by improvement in fuel and downstream product margins
Natural decline in KGD6 gas production resulted in marginally lower EBITDA for Oil & Gas segment," Ambani said.Also Read: Reliance Retail Q1
Results: PAT rises 28% YoY to Rs 3,271 crore, revenue up 11%On the retail business, the CMD said that RIL's retail business continues to
enhance its ability to fulfill everyday as well as specialized needs of all customer cohorts, through a multi-channel approach.As for Jio,
he said that the business scaled newer heights during the quarter including crossing 200 million 5G subscribers and 20 million home connects
"Jio AirFiber is now the largest FWA service provider in the world, with a base of 7.4 million subscribers
Our Digital Services business consolidated its market position with a robust financial and operational performance," he further said.
