Panasonic Energy India posts 14.35% rise in FY25 PBT at ₹176.95 million
Panasonic Energy India
Co. Ltd. reported a 14.35 per cent year-on-year rise in
profit before tax
(PBT) at ₹176.95 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. EBITDA increased by 14.96 per cent to ₹220.72 million, compared to ₹192 million in FY24.
Profit after tax for FY25 stood at ₹117.73 million, marginally up from ₹116.43 million in the previous year. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to ₹15.70 from ₹15.52. The company's market capitalisation stood at ₹2,586.75 million.
Revenue from operations declined by 8.21 per cent to ₹2,684.15 million, down from ₹2,924.21 million in FY24. The company attributed the revenue dip to an exceptional B2B order in the previous year. Adjusted for this, the core business posted a growth of 3 per cent.
'We see India as an opportunity and have been regularly exploring prospective investments to expand our operations and product portfolio. We are pleased with our continued growth trajectory in FY24-25, particularly the significant growth in profitability metrics,' said Akinori Isomura, Chairman and Managing Director, Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd.
'We are pursuing a three-pillar strategy to drive future growth, focusing on stabilizing strategic investment in Salesforce automation, expanding product portfolio aligned with customer demand while expanding distribution through all the channels including quick-commerce platforms, and increasing investment in brand-building campaigns,' he added.
The company operates a
carbon-neutral factory
in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, which is certified by Verra and the International REC Standard. The plant generates 150 KV from solar panels, meeting 30 per cent of its energy needs, and maintains zero wastewater discharge. Half of the plant area is under forest cover.
Panasonic Energy India's product mix includes 87 per cent zinc carbon batteries, 5 per cent alkaline batteries, 5 per cent rechargeable batteries, and 3 per cent lithium coin batteries. The company uses approximately 6 per cent recycled materials in its products and complies with RoHS Directives (EU) 2015/863.
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