Consolidated Financial Performance:
Revenue growth of 8% and EBITDA growth of close to 8%.
Profit After Tax (PAT) growth of approximately 12%.
Strong sequential performance:
Retail revenue up 17% sequentially.
O2C (Oil to Chemicals) revenue up 16% sequentially.
Year-on-year revenue and EBITDA growth of nearly 19%, attributed to tariff hikes in
the telecom sector.
Digital Services (Jio):
Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) increased to ₹203, up 12%.
Subscriber base increased by 3.3 million in the quarter, with 2 million being home
connections.
Data traffic rose by 22% to approximately 46.5 exabytes.
Significant 5G customer base growth, reaching 170 million.
Strong focus on consumer acquisition, particularly in FTTH (Fiber to the Home)
segment.
Retail Performance:
Revenue crossed ₹90,000 crores, marking a milestone of over $10 billion in a
quarter.
Year-on-year growth of 9% and quarter-on-quarter growth of 18.4%.
Grocery B2C business grew 37% year-on-year.
Strong festive season demand contributed to retail performance.
Expansion of store network with 779 new stores opened, totaling 19,100 stores.
O2C Segment Insights:
O2C EBITDA grew 2.4% year-on-year and 16% quarter-on-quarter.
Focus on feedstock optimization and strong domestic demand.
Significant increase in gasoline (44%) and diesel (23%) retail volumes.
Domestic demand growth in oil (6%), polymer (11%), and polyester (12%).
Hydrocarbons - Exploration & Production:
Revenue of $744 million (approximately ₹6,370 crores), up 2.5% quarter-on-quarter.
EBITDA of ₹5,565 crores, with margins at 87.4%.
Increase in CBM (Coal Bed Methane) production driven by multilateral wells.
KGD6 production steady, with higher price realizations.
Digital and New Commerce Initiatives:
Launch of Jio AirFiber significantly expanding customer base in underserved
markets.
Strong traction in enterprise connectivity and government tenders.
Introduction of JioCx platform for connectivity and communication services.
AI initiatives focusing on creating AI infrastructure and applications for various
sectors.
New Product Developments:
Announcement of JioCloudPC, offering low-cost, pay-as-you-go personal computer
capabilities.
Launch of AI Cloud, providing enhanced storage and AI-powered features for
customers.
Expansion of consumer brands, with FMCG revenues exceeding ₹8,000 crores.
Challenges and Outlook:
Management remains optimistic about sustained growth across segments.
Focus on operational streamlining and productivity improvements is yielding
positive results.
Anticipation of continued strong demand in domestic markets, especially in consumer
and energy sectors.
Management acknowledges mixed trends in global margin environments but emphasizes
resilience and adaptability in operations.