Daily Earnings Snapshot: Q4 FY25 Results (May 27, 2025) - Big Gains for LIC, BSNL, Info Edge as Mixed Trends Emerge
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Big Gains for LIC, BSNL, Info Edge as Mixed Trends Emerge
Q4 FY25 saw robust earnings momentum across sectors, with LIC emerging as a standout in insurance, reporting a massive ₹19,013 crore PAT (↑38% YoY) and proposing a ₹12 dividend, underlining strong margins and coverage. In telecom, BSNL turned the tide with a ₹280 crore profit—marking its second straight profitable quarter—buoyed by 4G expansion and 5G NaaS initiatives. Tech stocks stole the spotlight, with Info Edge clocking a 667% YoY surge in profit to ₹463 crore on strong recruitment and one-time gains, while Blackbox posted a solid 48% jump in profit. In autos, Goodyear India reversed losses to post ₹4.87 crore profit on resilient tyre demand, even as Bosch remained steady amid margin pressures, declaring a record ₹512 dividend. On the consumer front, P&G Hygiene delivered stable numbers, while TTK Prestige slipped into losses due to weak rural demand. Meanwhile, Blackbuck posted a remarkable turnaround with a ₹280 crore profit, driven by a 31% rise in revenue—underscoring the digital transformation in logistics.
🏦 Insurance
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) – Consolidated Q4 PAT ₹19,013cr (↑38% YoY) on ₹2.42 lakh crore total income (slightly down). Board proposed ₹12 final dividend. Embedded value rose, expense ratio fell to ~12.4%. For FY25, PAT was ₹48,151cr (↑18%). (Coverage, margins, and dividend make for a strong quarter.
📡 Telecom
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL): Reported a net profit of ₹280 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25), registering gains for the second consecutive quarter, a first for the company. This is a stark reversal from the ₹849 crore loss reported in Q4 of FY24. Boosted by its nationwide rollout of commercial 4G services and 5G Network as-a-Service (NaaS) initiatives.
💻 Technology / Internet Services
Info Edge (India) – Reported a 667% year-on-year (YoY) surge in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 463 crore for the March quarter, compared to Rs 60 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 750 crore, marking a 14% YoY increase from Rs 657 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
Blackbox: Reported a 47.8% jump in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹60.47 crore in Q4 FY25, highlighting strong operational momentum in the January–March quarter. Revenue from operations for Q4FY25 was up 4.3% at ₹1,544.58 crore. Expenses for the quarter also rose 3.6% to ₹1,476.50 crore.
🚗 Auto & Auto Components
Bosch Ltd – Q4 consolidated PAT ₹554cr (↓2% YoY) on ₹4,911cr revenue (↑16%). Results reflect a challenging business environment. Board has recommended a record final dividend of ₹512 per share. For FY25, Bosch reported PAT ₹2,013cr (↓19% YoY) on ₹18,087cr sales (↑8.2%).
Goodyear India – Q4 standalone PAT ₹4.87cr (vs ₹4.21cr loss in Q4FY24), on ₹603cr sales (↑9.5% YoY). Higher replacement tyre demand offset rising rubber costs. Total expenses rose 7.2% (materials +28.7%). (Swing to profit in cyclical business is notable.
🛒 Consumer / FMCG
P&G Hygiene & Health Care – Q4 PAT ₹156.1cr (↑1.1% YoY) on ₹991.6cr revenue (↓1.0%). Sales dipped slightly as rising expenses pared margins; key brands (Vicks, Whisper) saw flat demand. Operating margin ~15.7%.
TTK Prestige – The company reported a net loss of ₹40.64 crore during the March quarter, which is in comparison to the net profit of ₹58.7 crore it reported during the same quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter increased by 4.3% from the year-ago period to ₹650 crore. EBITDA for the quarter declined by 33% year-on-year to ₹51.53 crore.
📦 Logistics
Blackbuck: Net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25 stood at ₹280.1 crore, which is a significant improvement from ₹90.7 crore loss reported last year for the same quarter. A 31% year-on-year increase in Operating revenue to ₹121.8 crore from ₹93.2 crore reported in the year before.