By Sethuraman N R (Reuters) -Shares of Reliance Industries rose nearly 5% on Friday and were set for their best week in six months, as the company beat quarterly profit estimates on a boost from its retail business,

While official numbers are not available, RCPL closed FY24 with revenues of around ₹3,000 crore, according to people familiar with the company’s plans

Digital and new commerce businesses accounted for 18% of the total revenue of Reliance Retail in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).

Shares of Reliance Industries climbed as much as 5% in early trade on Friday, after the country's most valuable company topped quarterly profit estimates on strong demand in its retail and telecom units.

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday (January 16) reported a 7.4% rise in its December quarter net profit, as its retail business rebounded and telecom earnings rose.

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday reported a 7.4 per cent rise in its December quarter net profit as retail business rebounded, telecom earnings surged on higher tariffs and mainstay oil and petrochemicals business delivered consistent performance.

Reliance Industries reported a better-than-expected third-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by strong demand in its retail segment, and as higher telecom tariffs and a rise in 5G subscribers boosted the telecom unit.