
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate, primarily involved in energy, petrochemicals, natural gas, retail, entertainment, telecommunications, and textiles. It’s known as the largest private sector company in India, both in terms of market capitalization and revenue. The Company operates world-class manufacturing facilities across the country at Allahabad, Barabanki, Dahej, Hazira, Hoshiarpur, Jamnagar, Nagothane, Nagpur, Naroda, Patalganga, Silvassa and Vadodara.
Result Analysis: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
(CMP: Rs. 1,356 ) |
Result Update: Q4FY25 |
Stock Details | |
Market Cap. (Cr.) | 18,34,854 |
Equity (Cr.) | 13,532 |
Face Value | 10 |
52 Wk. high/low | 1609/1115 |
BSE Code | 500325 |
NSE Code | RELIANCE |
Book Value (Rs) | 623 |
Sector | Refineries |
Key Ratios | |
ROCE (%): | 9.38 |
ROE (%): | 8.77 |
EPS: | 51.47 |
P/BV: | 2.17 |
P/E: | 26.34 |
D/E | 0.41 |
Result Highlights:
- RIL reported net sales of ₹2,61,388 crore in Q4 FY25, registering a 10.5% on YoY basis growth from ₹2,36,533 crore in Q4 FY24, and an 8.9% QoQ increase from ₹2,39,986 crore in Q3 FY25. The performance was led by strong double-digit growth in the Digital Services and Retail segments.
- EBITDA for Q4 FY25 stood at ₹43,832 crore, reflecting a 3.1% YoY growth from ₹42,516 crore in Q4 FY24, and remained flat QoQ versus ₹43,789 crore in Q3 FY25. The YoY growth was driven by strong performance in consumer businesses, which offset weakness in the energy segment.
- It has reported a PAT of ₹22,434 crore for Q4 FY25, reflecting a 6.1% growth compared to ₹21,143 crore in Q4 FY24 on a YoY basis. On a QoQ basis, PAT increased by 2.9% from ₹21,804 crore in Q3 FY25.
- O2C Segment Revenue for Q4 FY25 increased by 15.4% YoY to ₹164,613 crore ($19.3 billion), supported by higher volumes and improved domestic product placement across key fuels.
- Jio Platforms reported 17% YoY growth, driven by technology leadership, strong customer additions, and ARPU improvement. With 191 million 5G subscribers, Jio is now the world’s largest data network, and ARPU stood at ₹206+, up 13.5% YoY.
- Reliance Retail opened 1,085 new stores in the quarter, with total transactions reaching 361 million, marking a 16.1% YoY growth. Digital and New Commerce channels contributed 18% to total revenue.
Financial Performance:
Shareholding Pattern:
Particulars (In %) | Q4FY25 | Q4FY24 |
Promoter | 49.11 | 49.11 |
FIIs | 21.23 | 24.46 |
DIIs | 19.07 | 16.68 |
Public &Other | 10.5 | 9.64 |
Government | 0.10 | 0.11 |
Management Commentary:
- Reliance Retail is expanding quick commerce, targeting 30-minute deliveries using store networks, complemented by dark stores only in high-volume underserved pockets.
- The company has declared a dividend of ₹5.5 per share for FY25.
- Polyester expansion under O2C capex plan (₹75,000 crore) will start showing full financial impact around FY2027–28, although ramp-up timelines are still being finalized.
- No IPO guidance given for Jio or retail; company will communicate when decision is made, with current focus on operational growth and profitability.
- Shein beta launched in February, Growth is expected this year after increasing available SKUs. The supply chain is now localized, Shein operations are tech-wise separate from Reliance Retail.
Outlook:
RIL continues to show strong growth across its diverse sectors, with notable performance in Digital Services and Retail. Jio Platforms, now the world’s largest data network with 191 million 5G subscribers, is well-positioned for future telecommunications growth. The O2C segment’s growth, driven by key fuels, is expected to continue, while polyester expansion will start showing results by FY2027-28, Reliance Retail’s quick commerce initiative, targeting 30-minute deliveries, is expanding rapidly, further strengthening RIL’s market presence and growth prospects across sectors. It has posted an EPS of ₹51.47 in FY25, and the stock is currently trading at a P/E of 26.34x and P/B of 2.17x.
Results:
Particulars (In Rs. Cr.) | Q4FY25 | Q4FY24 | Q3FY25 | YoY% | QoQ% | FY25 | FY24 | YoY% |
Gross Sales | 288138 | 264834 | 267186 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 1071174 | 1000122 | 7.1 |
Excise Duty | 26750 | 28301 | 27200 | -5.5 | -1.7 | 106481 | 99058 | 7.5 |
Net Sales | 261388 | 236533 | 239986 | 10.5 | 8.9 | 964693 | 901064 | 7.1 |
Other Income | 4905 | 4534 | 4214 | 8.2 | 16.4 | 17978 | 16057 | 12 |
Total Income | 266293 | 241067 | 244200 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 982671 | 917121 | 7.1 |
Total Expenditure | 217556 | 194017 | 196197 | 12.1 | 10.9 | 799249 | 738831 | 8.2 |
EBIDT | 48737 | 47050 | 48003 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 183422 | 178290 | 2.9 |
Interest | 6155 | 5761 | 6179 | 6.8 | -0.4 | 24269 | 23118 | 5 |
EBDT | 42582 | 41289 | 41824 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 159153 | 155172 | 2.6 |
Depreciation | 13479 | 13569 | 13181 | -0.7 | 2.3 | 53136 | 50832 | 4.5 |
EBT | 29103 | 27720 | 28643 | 5 | 1.6 | 106017 | 104340 | 1.6 |
Tax | 2906 | 3620 | 3723 | -19.7 | -21.9 | 12758 | 13590 | -6.1 |
Deferred Tax | 3763 | 2957 | 3116 | 27.3 | 20.8 | 12472 | 12117 | 2.9 |
PAT | 22434 | 21143 | 21804 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 80787 | 78633 | 2.7 |
Segmental Revenue:
Particulars (In Rs. Cr.) | Q4FY25 | Q4FY24 | Q3FY25 | YoY% | QoQ% | FY25 | FY24 | YoY% |
Oil to Chemicals (02C) | 164613 | 142634 | 149595 | 15.4 | 10.0 | 626921 | 564749 | 11.0 |
Oil and Gas | 6440 | 6468 | 6370 | -0.4 | 1.1 | 25211 | 24439 | 3.2 |
Retail | 88637 | 76683 | 90351 | 15.6 | -1.9 | 330943 | 306848 | 7.9 |
Digital Services | 40861 | 34741 | 39733 | 17.6 | 2.8 | 154119 | 132938 | 15.9 |
others | 19920 | 31099 | 12236 | -35.9 | 62.8 | 55859 | 80516 | -30.6 |
Source: Company website, EWL Research
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