Tue May 20 10:21:52 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewrite as a news article:

**Summary:**

NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) has announced record-breaking financial and production results for the fiscal year 2024-25. Highlights include the highest-ever lignite and coal production, Profit After Tax (PAT), Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX). The company also achieved significant milestones in power generation, secured new coal mine projects, and entered into partnerships for renewable energy projects. Several of their mines received high star ratings for performance. A final dividend of 15% has been recommended.

**News Article:**

**NLC India Ltd. Announces Record-Breaking Financials, Expansion into Renewables**

**CUDDALORE, May 20, 2025** – Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) today announced its highest-ever financial and production results for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant period of growth and expansion for the Navratna PSU.

The company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹2,713.61 crore, a substantial increase attributed to record-breaking production volumes of both lignite and coal. Revenue from operations reached ₹15,282.96 crore, a 17.55% jump compared to the previous year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) also reached an all-time high of ₹3,696.93 crore. EBITDA stood at ₹6,512.96 crore, and the company invested over ₹7,700 crore in capital expenditure, both the highest ever recorded.

“These results reflect NLCIL’s commitment to operational efficiency and strategic growth,” said a company spokesperson. “We have achieved remarkable progress across all fronts, from increasing production to securing new projects and expanding into renewable energy.”

NLCIL achieved the highest-ever coal production of 172.02 LT, a 36.08% increase from 2023-24, and lignite production of 240.60 LT. Gross power generation increased to 27,865.58 MU, including 2094.33 MU from renewable energy sources.

The company also celebrated the commercial onstreaming of Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, entering the elite ranks of super critical thermal operations. New coal mine projects have been secured, including the Machchakata (Revised) Coal block and the New Patrapara (South) Coal Mine Project.

NLCIL is making significant strides in the renewable energy sector. It has partnered with SJVN Limited for wind and renewable energy projects in Assam and signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) for a Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. The company has also signed a MoU with the Odisha government for establishment of Mines, thermal projects, and Renewable projects

Recognizing its commitment to sustainability, the Ministry of Coal awarded high star ratings to several NLCIL mines for their performance.

The board has recommended a final dividend of 15% (₹1.5 per share), adding to an interim dividend of 15% already distributed, subject to shareholder approval at the next Annual General Meeting. This marks a period of both financial strength and a commitment to delivering value to stakeholders.

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