Key Highlights: Q1 FY 2027
The following metrics summarize the financial and operational health of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026:
- Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹8,998 crore.
- Consolidated Interest Income: ₹27,947 crore.
- Total Loan Assets: ₹5,70,045 crore.
- Net NPA (Net Stage III Assets): 0.15%.
- Interim Dividend: ₹3.90 per share.
- Merger Status: Draft scheme approved June 2026; Share Swap Ratio set at 88:100.
Q1 FY 2027 Consolidated Financial Performance
PFC maintained a steady financial trajectory in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, marked by stable earnings and a significant surge in comprehensive income. Consolidated Interest Income reached ₹27,947 crore, closely shadowing the ₹28,258 crore reported in the prior year’s corresponding quarter. Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) edged up to ₹8,998 crore from ₹8,981 crore. Notably, Total Comprehensive Income (TCI) witnessed a sharp 120% increase, climbing to ₹13,446 crore from ₹6,108 crore in Q1 FY 26, reflecting robust valuation gains and currency adjustments.
Consolidated Performance Comparison
| Particulars | Q1 FY 27 (₹ Crore) | Q1 FY 26 (₹ Crore) |
| Interest Income | 27,947 | 28,258 |
| Interest Expense | 17,250 | 17,196 |
| Net Interest Income | 10,697 | 11,062 |
| Profit After Tax | 8,998 | 8,981 |
Standalone Snapshot and Solvency On a standalone basis, PFC reported a PAT of ₹4,745 crore. The corporation fortified its balance sheet with a 14% year-on-year increase in net worth, reaching ₹1,08,548 crore. Solvency remains a primary strength; the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) stood at 23.35%, supported by a high-quality Tier 1 Capital ratio of 21.97%. Furthermore, PFC achieved a market milestone by becoming the first CPSU and NBFC to tap the international bond market under the RBI swap window, raising approximately USD 650 million by July 2026.
Asset Quality and Loan Book Composition
PFC’s loan portfolio grew to ₹5,70,045 crore as of June 30, 2026, while the corporation maintained an aggressive provisioning stance to de-risk its balance sheet.
Loan Book Distribution The portfolio remains heavily anchored in the sovereign and quasi-sovereign space:
- Government Sector: ₹4,36,836 crore (77% of total assets).
- Private Sector: ₹1,33,209 crore (23% of total assets).
Sectoral Loan Asset Mix The “lions’ share” of the portfolio is concentrated in power infrastructure, with an increasing pivot toward logistics:
- Transmission & Distribution (T&D): 41.00%
- Conventional Generation: 32.55%
- Renewable / Large Hydro: 15.00%
- Infrastructure & Logistics: 8.90%
- Others: 2.63%
Granular Asset Quality and Provisioning PFC continues to aggressively resolve stressed assets. While the Gross NPA (Gross Stage III) ratio is 1.11%, the Net NPA ratio has been suppressed to 0.15%. The Stage III book of ₹6,315 crore is segmented as follows:
- NCLT Projects: 10 projects (₹5,461 crore) with a high provisioning cover of 91%.
- Outside NCLT: 9 projects (₹854 crore) with 54% provisioning. The corporation holds total provisioning of ₹9,833 crore (1.72% of total assets), maintaining a dedicated 86% provision for all Stage III assets.
PFC–REC Merger and Strategic Restructuring
In line with the strategic mandate of Budget 2026, the restructuring of PFC and REC Limited is progressing to establish India’s largest dedicated infrastructure financing institution.
- Regulatory Milestone: Boards of both corporations approved the draft merger scheme in June 2026.
- Scale and Mechanics: The merger utilizes a Share Swap Ratio of 88:100. This consolidation is designed to drive scale and operational efficiency across the PSU NBFC landscape.
- Projected Impact: The combined entity is set to command a balance sheet exceeding ₹12 lakh crore, with a group renewable energy book surpassing ₹1.6 lakh crore, positioning the institution as the primary vehicle for India’s energy transition.
Sustainability and ESG Milestones
PFC has prioritized its role as a “Renewable Leader,” integrating climate impact assessments into its financing framework.
- Avoided Emissions: Commissioned renewable energy assets financed by PFC are estimated to result in 10.39 million tonnes of annual avoided CO2e emissions, equivalent to removing 2.26 million passenger vehicles from the road.
- Green Capacity: The corporation has funded 10.6 GW of renewable capacity, supporting a total RE loan book of ₹90,135 crore.
- ESG Benchmarks: PFC’s ESG Risk Rating improved to 15.9 (“Low Risk”), and it maintains an MSCI ESG Rating of BBB, reflecting sustained commitment to international sustainability standards.
Official Source Materials & Investor Portals (Power Finance Corporation Ltd.)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) National Electricity Plan – Official governmental policy framework guidelines: mnre.gov.in/NEP.
PFC Q1 FY 2026-27 Investor Presentation – Official standalone and consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended 30th June 2026.
PFC Official Website – Corporate homepage and primary information portal: www.pfcindia.co.in.
PFC Annual Reports Portal – Main repository for statutory annual disclosures and financial audits: pfcindia.co.in/annual-reports.
PFC Financial Results Portal – Portal for quarterly financial performance statements and filings: pfcindia.co.in/financial-results.
PFC Investor Announcements – Board resolutions, statutory disclosures, and regulatory updates: pfcindia.co.in/announcements.
PFC ESG Report Portal – Official ESG disclosures, sustainability reports, and materiality assessments: pfcindia.co.in/esg-report.
PFC Investor FAQs – Reference documents answering structural queries for equity and bond investors: cms.pfcindia.co.in/FAQ.
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