PFC Q3-21 Results: Quarterly PAT of Rs 2,333 cr

PFC Q3-21 Results: Quarterly PAT of Rs 2,333 cr

Power Finance Corporation Limited showed an All-time high Quarterly PAT of Rs.2,333 cr. and Standalone Profit.

•    39% jump in Standalone Profit After Tax from Q3’20. PAT at Rs.2,333 cr. for Q3’21. Vs Rs.1,680 cr. in Q3 ’20

•    45% jump in Standalone Profit After Tax from 9M’20 - PAT at Rs.6,117 cr. for 9M’21. Vs Rs.4,220 cr. in 9M ’20

•    30% increase in Net Interest Income from Q3’20 – Net Interest Income at Rs. 3,442 cr. for Q3’21 vs.Rs.2,646 cr. in Q3’20

•    34% increase in Net Interest Income from 9M’20 – Net Interest Income at Rs. 9,879 cr. for 9M’21 vs.Rs.7,362 cr. in 9M’20

•    Owing to the resolution of stressed assets

Gross NPA ratio saw a sharp reduction of 249 bps from 9M’20. The current GNPA ratio is at 5.85% against 8.34% in 9M’20. Net NPA ratio also saw a sharp reduction of 164 bps from 9M’20. The current Net NPA ratio is at 2.30% against 3.94% in 9M’20.

Even in a challenging operating environment, key financial indicators maintained within a stable range for 3 consecutive quarters. Q3’21 Yield is at 10.68% & Cost of Funds is at 7.48% Driven by efficiencies in yield and cost of funds, the Net Interest Margin on earning assets for Q3’21 at 3.63% has improved by 35 bps from 3.28% in Q3’20.

•    Comfortable capital adequacy levels at 20.21% having sufficient cushion over & above the prescribed regulatory limits

•    This quarter has all been about delivering on the past promises and despite a tough operating environment, PFC has been successful in holding its promises and delivering a robust performance

Consolidated  Q3’21 Vs Q3’20

•    17% increase in consolidated Profit After Tax from Q3’20 - PAT at Rs. 3,963 cr. for Q3’21 vs. Rs.3,387 cr. for Q3’20
•    16% increase in Consolidated Revenue from Operations - Consolidated Revenues at Rs. 18,435 cr. for Q3’21. Vs.15,873 cr. for       Q3’20
•    Reduction in consolidated net NPA ratio from 3.56% in Q3’20 to 2.12% in Q3’21 due to resolution of stressed assets.
•    Reduction in consolidated Gross  NPA ratio from 7.41% in Q3’20 to 5.48% in Q3’21 due to resolution of stressed assets.

Liquidity support to Discoms under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan

•    Under the Aatma Nirbhar Discoms liquidity support announced by the GOI, PFC & its subsidiary REC combined together, have so far sanctioned Rs.1,35,497 cr. and disbursed Rs.46,074 cr.

Commenting on the Q3 results, Mr. R.S. Dhillon, CMD said:  “I am happy to see that PFC has so far navigated the pandemic well with a high level of resilience. This quarter's results are a testament to this. With the Indian economy getting back on track of recovery, I feel positive about the recovery in the Indian power sector. I believe that PFC is in a strong financial position to leverage on attractive growth opportunities.”

Ms. Parminder Chopra, Director (Finance) said: “The third quarter has been remarkable for PFC with quarterly profit reaching an all-time high. Our overall Q3 results reflect the strong operational strength and solid fundamentals of PFC in a continuing challenging environment.”

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