CESC Limited has reported strong financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved a standalone net profit of ₹852 crore for the full fiscal year, compared to ₹800 crore in the previous year. On a consolidated basis, the company reported an impressive annual profit of ₹1,618 crore. Additionally, the board approved the continuation of Mr. Paras Kumar Chowdhary as an Independent Director.
Standalone Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, CESC Limited recorded a standalone net profit of ₹223 crore, up from ₹218 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The total annual revenue for the year ended March 31, 2026, stood at ₹9,939 crore. The company’s basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the full year reached ₹6.43, reflecting consistent growth compared to the ₹6.03 reported in the prior year.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
The consolidated performance of the group, which includes various power generation and distribution subsidiaries, showed robust growth. The group reported an annual consolidated net profit of ₹1,618 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, a notable increase from the ₹1,429 crore reported in 2024-25. Annual consolidated revenue from operations climbed to ₹18,570 crore, up from ₹17,001 crore in the previous year.
Board and Directorship Updates
In addition to the financial disclosures, the Board of Directors has approved the continuation of Mr. Paras Kumar Chowdhary as a Non-Executive/Independent Director. This decision follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Mr. Chowdhary brings over 45 years of professional experience to the board, having held senior leadership roles at major organizations such as CEAT Limited and Apollo Tyres Limited.
Source: BSE
