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Reliance Industries Reports Record Quarterly Net Profit Driven by Energy Segment
Originally reported by ET Industry as: Oil-to-chemicals business powers Reliance Industries' record quarterly net profit, up 34% to ₹29,550 crore
31 Oct 2026, 5:30 am IST · Xecute.finance News Desk
The crisp read
Reliance Industries Limited achieved a historic net profit of ₹29,550 crore for the quarter ending in September, marking a 34% year-on-year increase. Strong performance in the oil-to-chemicals and digital divisions drove overall growth, alongside a 28.5% rise in total revenue to ₹3.38 lakh crore. The O2C division recorded a massive 68% surge in Ebitda due to favorable energy pricing and operational agility.
Xecute Impact Breakdown
For CAs
- Factor Reliance Industries Ltd's September quarter net profit of ₹29,550 crore and total revenue of ₹3.38 lakh crore into broader valuations of the domestic energy and telecommunications sectors.
- Review portfolio exposure to large-cap conglomerates benefiting from favorable commodity spreads.
For businesses
- Reliance Industries Ltd registered a 34% growth in net profit to ₹29,550 crore for the September quarter.
- Total revenue expanded by 28.5% to ₹3.38 lakh crore, supported by the oil-to-chemicals and digital business units, with the O2C division's EBITDA surging by 68%.
Effective September quarter
Deep dive - the full story
Reliance Industries Ltd registered a historic net profit of ₹29,550 crore for the September quarter, representing a 34% growth compared to the previous year. Total revenue expanded by 28.5% to reach ₹3.38 lakh crore, supported by robust contributions from the oil-to-chemicals and digital business units. Specifically, the O2C division's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization surged by 68%, driven by favorable international energy prices and the conglomerate's operational flexibility.
Large integrated energy and digital conglomerates benefit from commodity price cycles and diverse revenue streams that cushion against market volatility. Strong performance in core refining and petrochemical segments, combined with expanding digital adoption, provides substantial cash generation capabilities. Such financial results underscore the resilience of large-scale enterprises navigating complex global macroeconomic conditions. Financial analysts and equity investors should factor these earnings metrics into broader valuations of the domestic energy and telecommunications sectors.
Review portfolio exposure to large-cap conglomerates benefiting from favorable commodity spreads. Monitor upcoming corporate disclosures for insights into capital expenditure plans and future growth projections.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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