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Oil-to-chemicals business powers Reliance Industries' record quarterly net profit, up 34% to ₹29,550 crore

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In short

The company's exceptional quarterly performance was anchored by substantial margin expansions across key petroleum products, with diesel and jet fuel cracks surging by over 250%. To support ongoing capital management, the board cleared a proposal to secure up to ₹15,000 crore via non-convertible debentures. Although higher revenue helped overall earnings, the consolidated Ebitda margin slightly narrowed by 60 basis points compared to the previous year.

Key points

  • Operational discipline and an integrated domestic business model protected financial resu…: Operational discipline and an integrated domestic business model protected financial results against external commodity market volatility.
  • Despite strong total revenue growth, the overall Ebitda margin experienced a minor annual…: Despite strong total revenue growth, the overall Ebitda margin experienced a minor annual contraction down to 17.2%.
  • The approved issuance of private non-convertible debentures will inject up to ₹15,000 cro…: The approved issuance of private non-convertible debentures will inject up to ₹15,000 crore in fresh capital.

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Revenue from operations surged 28.5% year-on-year to a record ₹3.38 lakh crore, reflecting higher contributions across businesses.

The company board also approved a plan to raise as much as ₹15,000 crore through the private placement of non-convertible debentures in one or more tranches.

"During the second quarter, our businesses delivered a strong performance despite a complex operating environment," said Mukesh Ambani, RIL chairman and managing director.

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Ebitda Rises 15%

Commodity markets remained volatile while geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on global supply chains. "Against this backdrop, the domestic orientation of our portfolio, combined with operational discipline and versatility of our integrated businesses, helped Reliance navigate external volatility effectively," Ambani said.Ebitda during the quarter climbed 15% from ₹54,067 crore. However, the consolidated ebitda margin contracted by 60 basis points to 17.2% from 17.8% a year ago, although it was wider than 15.9% in the preceding quarter.

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