On a year-on-year basis, the company’s net profit increased 7.8%, supported by a 12.47% growth in net sales in Q3 FY26 compared with Q3 FY25.

Profit before tax (PBT) increased 6.35% YoY to Rs 385 crore in Q3 FY26.

Total expenses increased 7.84% to Rs 3,877 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 3,595 crore recorded in Q3 FY25. The cost of energy purchased stood at Rs 1,475 crore (up 15.78% YoY), employee benefit expenses were at Rs 391 crore (up 24.92% YoY), and finance costs stood at Rs 343 crore (up 1.18% YoY) during the period under review.

CESC is engaged in the generation and distribution of electricity.