Power Grid Reports 8.4% Rise in Q2 Net Profit, Declares Interim Dividend
Power Grid Corporation of India reported an 8.4% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,866.16 crore for Q2 ending September 30, 2026. Total income increased to Rs 12,055.11 crore, while revenue from operations rose modestly. The board approved a first interim dividend of Rs 3 per equity share, payable in November. The company also noted capital expenditure of Rs 16,864 crore and maintained high transmission system availability of 99.81%. Additionally, it approved divestment of its stake in CTUIL to GRID-INDIA.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 1 Nov, 05:02 pm. Other outlets followed.