April 26, 2025 — The stock market witnessed mixed reactions today as several companies announced their Q4 results for the financial year 2024-25. While some players posted impressive growth, others faced challenges in their quarterly performance. Here’s a detailed look at the major highlights:
Q4 Stocks Result Today: Q4 FY24-25 Results: Detailed Financial Performance of IDFC First Bank, MRPL, SBFC Finance, India Cements, Avantel, Bhansali Engineering, Associated Alcohols, Kamat Hotels, and Indiabulls Enterprises
IDFC First Bank
- Stock Price: ₹66.08 (-2.32%)
- Revenue: ₹9,413 Cr (up 14% YoY)
- Gross Profit: ₹1,795 Cr (up 7%)
- Net Profit: ₹296 Cr (down 59%)
IDFC First Bank reported its Q4 results for FY24-25 showing strong revenue growth but a sharp drop in profitability. The revenue grew by 14% year-on-year, reaching ₹9,413 crore compared to ₹8,220 crore last year. Gross profit also improved by 7%, standing at ₹1,795 crore. However, net profit declined steeply by 59%, dropping to ₹296 crore from ₹732 crore. Despite the increase in business volume, rising costs and higher provisions affected the bottom line. The consolidated results suggest that the bank is focusing on expanding its business even at the cost of short-term profitability. Investors reacted negatively, leading to a 2.32% fall in the stock price. Going forward, the bank’s strategy towards margin improvement will be crucial. Management commentary and asset quality trends will be important to watch.
IDFC First Bank reported strong revenue growth, but net profit saw a sharp decline, impacting investor sentiment today.
MRPL (Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited)
- Stock Price: ₹137.11 (-2.90%)
- Revenue: ₹24,596 Cr (down 2%)
- Gross Profit: ₹792 Cr (down 60%)
- Net Profit: ₹363 Cr (down 68%)
MRPL (Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited) posted weaker Q4 results for FY24-25 compared to last year. The company’s revenue slipped by 2% to ₹24,596 crore from ₹25,329 crore. Gross profit fell sharply by 60%, touching ₹792 crore against ₹1,997 crore a year ago. Net profit also plunged by 68% to ₹363 crore, reflecting significant margin pressure. Rising input costs and lower refining margins have hurt MRPL’s profitability this quarter. The company’s performance indicates challenges in the oil and gas sector, particularly for refiners. Investors showed disappointment, pushing the stock down by 2.90% during trading. Despite revenue being largely stable, profitability erosion is a key concern. Future performance will depend on crude oil price trends and margin recovery initiatives.
MRPL struggled with margins this quarter, leading to a significant fall in profits compared to the previous year.
SBFC Finance
- Stock Price: ₹106.15 (-1.17%)
- Revenue: ₹361 Cr (up 29%)
- Gross Profit: ₹243 Cr (up 31%)
- Net Profit: ₹94 Cr (up 28%)
SBFC Finance delivered a very strong set of Q4 numbers for FY24-25. Revenue grew by 29% year-on-year to ₹361 crore from ₹279 crore. Gross profit increased by 31% to ₹243 crore, reflecting improved operational efficiency. Net profit rose by 28%, reaching ₹94 crore compared to ₹73 crore last year. The company’s focus on expanding its loan book and maintaining asset quality has paid off. SBFC’s growth momentum remains strong across small business loans and secured lending. The company’s standalone performance highlights consistent profitability and business expansion. Investors reacted mildly to the results with a small 1.17% stock price drop, likely due to market-wide pressure. SBFC’s outlook remains positive as credit demand from SMEs continues to grow.
SBFC Finance delivered a stellar quarter, showcasing strong growth across revenue, profits, and margins.
India Cements
- Stock Price: ₹287.80 (-1.12%)
- Revenue: ₹1,197 Cr (down 5%)
- Gross Profit: Loss widened from ₹-21 Cr to ₹-78 Cr
- Net Profit: ₹19 Cr (turnaround from ₹-50 Cr loss)
India Cements announced mixed Q4 results for FY24-25, showing both challenges and signs of recovery. Revenue dropped by 5% year-on-year to ₹1,197 crore from ₹1,267 crore. Gross profit loss widened from ₹-21 crore last year to ₹-78 crore this quarter, reflecting cost pressures. However, the company reported a net profit of ₹19 crore, bouncing back from a net loss of ₹50 crore. The turnaround in net profit indicates some recovery in operating performance despite weak topline numbers. India Cements continues to struggle with high input costs, especially power and fuel. The overall margin pressure remains a concern for future quarters. Despite this, the return to profitability could lift investor sentiment slightly. The cement sector’s demand outlook and cost control will be critical for sustained growth.
India Cements showed signs of recovery, turning profitable despite revenue pressure and a widened gross loss.
Avantel
- Stock Price: ₹129.82 (-3.54%)
- Revenue: ₹49 Cr (up 16%)
- Gross Profit: ₹9 Cr (down 43%)
- Net Profit: ₹6 Cr (down 50%)
Avantel reported a mixed performance for Q4 FY24-25, with growth in revenue but decline in profitability. The company’s revenue rose by 16% to ₹49 crore from ₹42 crore last year. Gross profit fell by 43%, dropping from ₹16 crore to ₹9 crore. Net profit was down by 50%, falling to ₹6 crore compared to ₹12 crore last year. Higher expenses impacted margins significantly this quarter. Despite strong revenue growth, the sharp fall in profit disappointed investors. The consolidated performance shows that the company needs to manage its costs better to protect profitability. The stock fell by 3.54% after the results announcement. Management focus on new order wins and operating leverage will be key for future growth.
Avantel reported higher revenues but faced challenges on the profitability front, with net profits falling sharply.
Bhansali Engineering Polymers
- Stock Price: ₹110.68 (-4.32%)
- Revenue: ₹345 Cr (up 7%)
- Gross Profit: ₹46 Cr (down 6%)
- Net Profit: ₹39 Cr (down 4%)
Bhansali Engineering Polymers reported steady top-line growth but slight weakness in profit for Q4 FY24-25. Revenue increased by 7% year-on-year to ₹345 crore from ₹321 crore. Gross profit declined slightly by 6% to ₹46 crore. Net profit also dipped by 4%, ending at ₹39 crore compared to ₹41 crore last year. The company faced slight margin compression due to higher raw material costs. Even though revenue growth was encouraging, investors were cautious due to profit pressure. The standalone performance remains stable overall, and Bhansali Eng continues to hold market share in the polymers sector. The stock corrected by 4.32% post-results, reflecting muted investor sentiment. The outlook depends on raw material price trends and volume growth in coming quarters.
Bhansali Eng posted a modest increase in revenue, though profits saw a slight decline.
Associated Alcohols & Breweries Ltd
- Stock Price: ₹1,288.20 (-0.20%)
- Revenue: ₹242 Cr (flat YoY)
- Gross Profit: ₹30 Cr (up 114%)
- Net Profit: ₹22 Cr (up 83%)
Associated Alcohols posted a solid Q4 performance with strong profit growth. Revenue remained flat year-on-year at ₹242 crore. However, gross profit more than doubled, growing by 114% to ₹30 crore from ₹14 crore. Net profit surged by 83%, touching ₹22 crore compared to ₹12 crore a year earlier. The margin expansion was driven by better product mix and cost efficiencies. Despite flat revenues, the company’s profitability trend was very encouraging. This strong performance highlights operational improvements in the alcoholic beverages segment. The stock remained largely stable with a marginal 0.20% decline. Going forward, maintaining these margins while driving volume growth will be key.
Associated Alcohols surprised the street with a significant jump in profits despite flat revenues.
Kamat Hotels
- Stock Price: ₹268.65 (-2.45%)
- Revenue: ₹92 Cr (up 8%)
- Gross Profit: ₹19 Cr (up 5%)
- Net Profit: ₹11 Cr (up 450%)
Kamat Hotels reported an encouraging set of results for Q4 FY24-25. Revenue grew by 8% to ₹92 crore from ₹85 crore. Gross profit increased by 5%, reaching ₹19 crore. Net profit saw a sharp jump of 450%, rising to ₹11 crore compared to ₹2 crore last year. Improved occupancy rates and better operating leverage helped Kamat Hotels deliver strong profit growth. The hotel sector’s revival after COVID-19 continues to benefit players like Kamat. Despite the positive numbers, the stock corrected by 2.45%, possibly due to broader market weakness. Consolidated numbers show the company is back on a strong growth path. Future growth will depend on maintaining occupancy and improving room rates further.
Kamat Hotels delivered a strong quarter, driven by improved profitability and operational efficiency.
Indiabulls Enterprises
- Stock Price: ₹16.52 (-5.00%)
- Revenue: ₹12 Cr (flat YoY)
- Gross Profit: Loss narrowed from ₹-16 Cr to ₹-7 Cr
- Net Profit: Loss narrowed from ₹-18 Cr to ₹-8 Cr
Indiabulls Enterprises posted a weak but slightly improving Q4 performance. Revenue remained flat year-on-year at ₹12 crore. Gross loss narrowed from ₹-16 crore to ₹-7 crore, a 56% improvement. Net loss also reduced from ₹-18 crore to ₹-8 crore, showing a 55% improvement. Although the company is still in losses, the narrowing of losses is a small positive sign. Revenue stagnation remains a concern for future growth. Indiabulls Ent’s efforts to cut costs seem to be working but topline expansion is necessary for a turnaround. The stock fell 5% post-results, reflecting continued investor concerns. The company’s future depends on achieving revenue growth and further reducing its losses.
Indiabulls Ent made progress in reducing losses, but profitability still remains a challenge.
