Power Grid Corp Q3 results: PAT dips 4% to Rs 3,682 cr on weak demand
The state-run energy transmission company's consolidated net profit fell 4% to 38.62 billion rupees ($443.5 million) in the three months to Dec. 31
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Power Grid Corporation of India missed third-quarter profit estimates on Monday, largely because of sluggish power demand.
The state-run energy transmission company's consolidated net profit fell 4% to 38.62 billion rupees ($443.5 million) in the three months to Dec. 31.
Revenue from operations fell 3% to 112.33 billion rupees, falling short of analysts' expectations.
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A slowdown in India's economy had dragged on the rise in power demand.
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