Reliance Industries posts 78% profit surge, eyes investor partnerships for clean energy as doubts grow over sector’s near-term returns.

• Q1 net profit rose 78% YoY to ₹269.94 billion, aided by Asian Paints investment sale gains.
• Reliance plans to operationalize its clean energy unit in 4–6 quarters, seeking financing and offtake partners.
• Concerns persist as India trims subsidies; backers await IPOs for consumer ventures amid clean energy skepticism.