REC Declares its FIN. Results for Q2 & H1 FY24. Records Highest Ever Qly Profit at ₹3,773 Cr

 Mumbai/New Delhi: REC limited, a ‘Maharatna’ company under the Ministry of Power, and registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), Public Financial Institution (PFI) and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC), on Wednesday, reported its unaudited financial results for the 2nd Quarter and Half Year ended 30th September 2023. The results declared by the Board of Directors led by CMD Vivek Kumar Dewangan IAS, are as under:

Operational and Financial Highlights –Q2 FY24 vs Q2 FY23 (Standalone)

• Sanctions: ₹ 1,04,366 crore vs. ₹ 84,889 crore, up 23%, Renewable sector constitutes for 24%
• Disbursements: ₹ 41,598 crore vs. ₹ 17,827 crore, up 133%
• Interest Income on Loan Assets: ₹ 11,213 crore vs. ₹ 9,534 crore, up 18%
• Net Profit: ₹ 3,773 crore vs. ₹ 2,728 crore, up 38%
• Total Comprehensive Income: ₹ 4,188 crore vs. ₹ 1,915 crore, up 119%

Operational and Financial Highlights –H1 FY24 vs H1 FY23 (Standalone)

• Sanctions: ₹ 1,95,163 crore vs. ₹ 1,44,784 crore, up 35%, Renewable sector constitutes for 26%
• Disbursements: ₹ 75,731 crore vs. ₹ 30,269 crore, up 150%
• Interest Income on Loan Assets: ₹ 21,678 crore vs. ₹ 18,796 crore, up 15%
• Net Profit: ₹ 6,734 crore vs. ₹ 5,176 crore, up 30%
• Total Comprehensive Income: ₹ 7,331 crore vs. ₹ 3,690 crore, up 99%

Owing to the improving asset quality, increase in lending rates and effective management of Finance Cost, REC is able to record its highest ever quarterly profit of ₹ 3,773 crore and annualised Earnings Per Share for the quarter ended 30^th Sept. accelerated to ₹ 51.14 per share as against ₹ 39.32 per share as at 30^th Sept. ’22.

Aided by growth in profits, the Net Worth has grown to ₹ 63,117 crore as on 30^th September 2023, an increase of 18% YoY.

The loan book has maintained its growth trajectory and has increased by 20% to ₹ 4.74 lakh crore as against ₹ 3.94 lakh crore as at 30^th Sept. ’22. Signifying improving asset quality, the Net Credit-impaired assets have reduced to 0.96% with Provision Coverage Ratio of 69.37% on NPA assets, as at 30^th Sept. Indicating the ample opportunity to support the future growth, the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) of the Company stands at a comfortable 28.53% as on 30^th Sept.

Continuing with the tradition to reward its shareholders, the Board of Directors of the Company has declared the second interim dividend of ₹3.50 per equity share (on face value of ₹ 10/- each) and 13^th Nov. ’23 has been fixed as Record Date. Total Interim Dividend for the FY 23-24 adds upto ₹6.50 per equity share.

REC Limited has also diversified into infrastructure and Logistics sector in a major way, ever since it became a Maharatna company in September 2022. Recently, for implementation of various infrastructure projects, REC has signed MOU with Punjab National Bank for ₹55,000 crore, signed MOU with Bank of India for ₹30,000 crore and also signed MOU with SJVN for ₹50,000 Crore for setting up power generation projects based on conventional and renewable sources of energy.

REC Limited, a Maharatna company, has emerged as a frontrunner in catalyzing India’s energy transition in alignment with the nation’s COP26 commitments and recent G20 pledges. With a resolute vision and unwavering commitment, REC is on a trajectory to achieve a green finance loan book of ₹3 Lakh crore by the fiscal year 2030.On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, REC held one-on-one discussions with RE Developers leading to successful signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) amounting to a total of around ₹2.86 Lakh crore.

REC’s dedication to fostering green finance initiatives and its pivotal role in India’s energy transition reinforce its commitment to creating a sustainable and eco-friendly future. As India and the world strive towards a cleaner and greener energy landscape, REC stands as a beacon of growth and overall development of economy of the country.