JSW Energy's September quarter pre-tax profit up 17% to Rs 483 crore

Firm says it is unlikely to opt for new corporation tax rates, expects benefit from MAT credit for the full year to be Rs 40-42 cr

Sajjan Jindal-promoted JSW Energy reported a 17 per cent rise in profit before tax for the September ended quarter on the back of improved performance. While overall power demand declined 1.6 per cent in the quarter, the company is hopeful of a demand revival.

For the quarter under review, JSW Energy reported a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 483.49 crore, 17 per cent higher from Rs 414.54 crore reported in the same quarter a