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Inox Wind Q1 Profit Slumps 59% on Margin Pressure
Inox Wind Ltd reported a 58.5% drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 44 crore for the June quarter, down from Rs 106 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations fell 1.5%…
The Story in Brief
Inox Wind Ltd reported a 58.5% drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 44 crore for the June quarter, down from Rs 106 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations fell 1.5% to Rs 814 crore, while EBITDA declined 16.9% to Rs 152.4 crore, narrowing the margin to 18.7% from 22.2%.
The wind energy firm attributed the decline to contracting operating margins and higher costs amid rising demand for renewable energy projects. Investors are now watching the company's order execution and margin trajectory in coming quarters, as the broader sector continues to benefit from India's clean energy push.
The Indian Opinion
Inox Wind's Q1 results have sparked debate about the health of India's renewable energy sector. Some narratives paint this decline as a warning sign for green energy investments, but that view is exaggerated. The profit fall stems primarily from higher input costs, not fading demand. The company's order book remains robust and long-term policy support for renewables is intact. The real test will be next quarter's margin performance, which will show if cost pressures are easing or becoming structural.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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