Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), backed by billionaire Gautam Adani, delivered a remarkable financial performance in the January-March quarter of 2025. The company reported a net profit of ₹3,845 crore, a staggering 752% increase from ₹451 crore in the same period last year. This exceptional growth was primarily driven by a one-time gain of ₹3,945.73 crore from the partial sale of its stake in Adani Wilmar, now rebranded as AWL Agri Business. AEL reduced its holding in Adani Wilmar from 43.94% to 30.42%, significantly bolstering its bottom line.
Revenue Dip Offset by Strong EBITDA Gains
Despite the profit surge, operational revenue declined 7% to ₹27,601.64 crore from ₹29,630 crore in the year-ago quarter. However, AEL’s operational efficiency was evident, with EBITDA rising 19% to ₹4,346 crore from ₹3,646 crore. The EBITDA margin improved by 340 basis points to 15.74% from 12.30%, reflecting robust cost management and operational discipline.
Dividend Announcement and Strategic Vision
The board recommended a ₹1.30 per share dividend, signaling confidence in AEL’s financial health. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, emphasized the company’s role in shaping India’s infrastructure and energy sectors. “Our robust performance in FY25 reflects disciplined execution and future-focused investments,” he said, highlighting growth in energy transition, airports, data centers, and mining services as key drivers of India’s economic progress.
Green Energy Arm Shines
AEL’s green energy arm, Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL), made significant strides. ANIL’s solar module sales surged 59% to 4,263 MW, and the company began construction on an additional 6 GW cell and module line. Its wind turbine generator capacity expanded to 2.25 GW, earning ANIL the ICC Green Energy Award for its contributions to sustainable energy.
Credit Rating Upgrade and Market Resilience
AEL’s financial and operational strength was validated by a credit rating upgrade to AA-/Stable by CARE Ratings, with ICRA recognizing its execution capabilities in large-scale, sustainable projects. Despite a 1.43% dip in share price to ₹2,297.70 before the earnings release, AEL’s strategic moves and Q4 performance underscore its resilience and ambition.
Driving India’s Growth Story
Adani Enterprises continues to position itself as a powerhouse in India’s growth narrative, leveraging its diversified portfolio and commitment to innovation to create market leaders across high-impact sectors.
