BENGALURU, Aug 7 (Reuters): India's Tata Power beat first-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, helped by strong energy demand on the back of strong industrial activity and extreme heat conditions.
The company reported a consolidated profit of 9.71 billion rupees ($116 million) in April-June period. Analysts were, on average, expecting a profit of 8.77 billion rupees, as per LSEG data.
The company had posted a profit of 9.72 billion rupees a year ago, which included a one-time gain of 2.35 billion rupees.
Revenue from operations climbed 13.7 per cent to 172.94 billion rupees.
India saw a sharp rise in power demand amid sturdy manufacturing sector activity and extreme heat conditions.
India's Tata Power beats Q1 profit view
FE Team | Published: August 08, 2024 00:02:12
India's Tata Power beats Q1 profit view
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