Power generation company NTPC's fourth quarter consolidated profit is expected to fall 4 percent year-on-year to Rs 2,623 crore from Rs 2,716 crore, according to average of estimates of analysts polled by CNBC-TV18.
Revenue during the quarter is seen rising 9 percent to Rs 19,805 crore and operating profit may increase 1 percent to Rs 5,510 crore but margin may contract 220 basis points to 27.8 percent compared with year-ago period.
Analysts expect muted power generation (0-3 percent YoY) for the quarter. Gross generation on year-on-year basis is likely to be flat at 62.3 billion units while energy sales may grow 0.3 percent to 58.1 billion units.
Analysts expect tariffs of Rs 3.25/Kwhr for Q4FY17, up 3 percent YoY.
Commercial capacity is 47GW by end of FY17, while installed capacity is 50.4GW. NTPC has commissioned 2.4GW capacity in Q4FY17.
Key issues to watch out for
-Plant load factor for coal-based projects and generation loss
-Core return on equity and incentives
-Impact of shift in GCV determination
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