MUMBAI: Shares of Tata Power jumped 6.9% after the company reported a two-fold year-on-year ump in its January-March consolidated net profit to ₹475 crore.
Consolidated net profit in the year-ago quarter was at ₹172 crore. At 0105 pm, the stock traded 5.4% higher at ₹34.10, while the benchmark Sensex was up 0.9% at 30478.56 points.
Net profit rose due gain on sale of Cennergi investment offset by impairment provision in SED & reversal of MAT credit due to transition to new tax regime in the renewables business, the company said.
According to analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, "divestment related measures could aid cash inflow and subsequent debt repayment.