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ADANIPOWER Diversified 01 Aug 2025

Adani Power Limited — Q1 FY26

Adani Power reported Q1FY26 revenue of INR 14,168 crore (down 5.9% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 5,744 crore (down 8.7% YoY), impacted by early monsoon and lower merchant tariffs.

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Revenue ₹14,168 Cr -5.88%
EBITDA ₹5,744 Cr -8.68%
PAT ₹3,305 Cr -15.54%
EBITDA Margin 40.54% -123bps
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Adani Power reported Q1FY26 revenue of INR 14,168 crore (down 5.9% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 5,744 crore (down 8.7% YoY), impacted by early monsoon and lower merchant tariffs. PAT stood at INR 3,305 crore (down 15.5% YoY). Despite demand softness, power dispatch rose 1.6% to 24.6 BU aided by acquired capacity and short-term sales. Management highlighted receipt of over $500 million from Bangladesh, reducing receivables to near normal. Expansion progress: Mahan phase 2 at 66% execution, Raipur 25%, Raigad 20%. Signed 1,600 MW PPA with UPPCL at tariff INR 5.39/kWh. Guidance: no specific FY26 numbers, but stable EBITDA margins expected. Risk: merchant tariff volatility and execution delays in new capacity.

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Quarter Snapshot

Power Dispatch 24.6 BU
+1.6% YoY

Despite all-India demand shrinking 1.6%, Adani Power increased dispatch due to acquired capacity and short-term sales.

Merchant Realization INR 6.51/kWh
-14.3% YoY

Lower due to early monsoon and weak demand; management expects improvement from Q2.

Bangladesh Receivables Received $500M+
N/A

Received in June and July, bringing outstanding dues to near normal levels.

PPA Signed with UPPCL 1,600 MW
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Long-term PPA at capacity charge INR 3.73/kWh and total tariff INR 5.39/kWh.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY26 vs Q4 FY25
3 new guidance3 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Stable EBITDA margins expected in FY26

CFO stated that until capacity expansion takes place, similar EBITDA margins as last year can be expected.

NEW
Deroli mine production to start by Sep-Oct 2025

CEO confirmed production from Deroli mine is on track to start by September or October 2025.

NEW
No SGD requirement for new plants, reducing project cost

Following government notification, SGD will be dropped from new plants except Mahan and Raipur, lowering capital cost.

UPDATED
Capacity expansion target of 12,520 MW by 2030

Management reiterated target to add 12,520 MW by 2030, with 4,800 MW under execution. Boiler, turbine, and generator supplies locked for entire 11.2 GW new capacity.

DROPPED
Capex of INR 13,000 crore for FY26

The company plans to spend INR 13,000 crore on capital expenditure in FY2026 for its expansion projects.

DROPPED
Mahan Phase II commissioning by March 2027

The 1,600 MW Mahan expansion project is expected to be commissioned around March or April 2027.

DROPPED
Funding capex through internal accruals

Management stated that the entire capex plan will be funded from internal accruals without additional debt.

NEW RISK
Execution delays in acquired assets

Coastal and Vidarbha plants required overhauling; any delays in restoring full availability could affect cash flows.

NEW RISK
Pending regulatory settlement with Haryana Discom

Only 50% of alternate coal compensation bills are being paid; full resolution is pending and could impact receivables.

NEW RISK
Increased debt from bridge financing

Total debt rose to INR 44,372 crore from INR 38,775 crore in March 2025, partly due to interim bridge loans for capex.

RISK GONE
Bangladesh receivable overhang

Gross outstanding from Bangladesh stands at ~$900 million; while collections are improving, geopolitical and payment risks remain.

RISK GONE
Execution risk on large capex plan

The company plans INR 13,000 crore capex in FY26 and has placed orders for 11.2 GW; delays or cost overruns could strain returns.

RISK GONE
Low solar-hour power prices impacting merchant strategy

Analyst raised concern about afternoon power prices falling to INR 0.10-0.50/unit; management mitigated by using bilateral contracts but residual day-ahead exposure remains.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Bangladesh payment reconciliation

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

Outstanding from Bangladesh is ~INR 800 crore, with ~INR 100 crore pending reconciliation due to formula interpretation issues.

80% PPA tie-up for new capacity

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Management aims to secure long-term PPAs for 80% of new capacity, keeping 20% for merchant sales to balance risk and reward.

Mahan Phase II commissioning by March 2027

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q4 FY25

The 1,600 MW Mahan expansion project is expected to be commissioned around March or April 2027.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Capacity expansion target of 12,520 MW by 2030

Management reiterated target to add 12,520 MW by 2030, with 4,800 MW under execution.

Top risk Merchant tariff volatility

Merchant realizations fell 14.3% YoY due to early monsoon and weak demand; further weakness could impact earnings.

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