Production target FY24
780M tons
+12% YoY
Management confirmed the annual production target of 780 million tons for FY24.
COALINDIA
Diversified
15 Nov 2023
Coalindia Ltd — Q2 FY24
Coal India reported a solid H1 FY24 with production up 12% YoY and offtake up 9% YoY, driven by robust power demand (33% growth in October).
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Coal India reported a solid H1 FY24 with production up 12% YoY and offtake up 9% YoY, driven by robust power demand (33% growth in October). Management reiterated the FY24 production target of 780 million tons and FY25 target of 851 million tons, supported by improving evacuation infrastructure and MDO ramp-up. E-auction premiums remain strong at 90% over notified price, though management sees no near-term FSA price hike for the power sector. The company is on track to achieve 1 billion tons by FY27, contingent on demand. Key risks include land acquisition delays (e.g., MCL's Basundhara stoppage) and railway rake shortages in SECL and MCL, which could constrain dispatches.
कोल इंडिया ने चालू वित्त वर्ष की पहली छमाही में अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया। उत्पादन पिछले साल से 12% बढ़ा और बिक्री 9% बढ़ी, क्योंकि बिजली की मांग बहुत बढ़ गई (अक्टूबर में 33% उछाल)। कंपनी ने इस साल 78 करोड़ टन और अगले साल 85.1 करोड़ टन कोयला उत्पादन का लक्ष्य रखा है। नीलामी में कोयले की कीमत तय दाम से 90% अधिक मिल रही है, लेकिन बिजली क्षेत्र के लिए दाम बढ़ाने की फिलहाल कोई योजना नहीं है। कंपनी 2027 तक 100 करोड़ टन उत्पादन करना चाहती है, लेकिन इसके लिए मांग जरूरी है। मुख्य चुनौतियाँ हैं - जमीन अधिग्रहण में देरी और रेलवे वैगनों की कमी, जिससे कोयला ढुलाई प्रभावित हो सकती है।
Key Numbers
E-auction premium
90%
N/A
Current e-auction premium over notified price is 90%, with subsidiary range of 56%-114%.
Power sector offtake H1
295.36M tons
+33% YoY (Oct)
Power sector offtake was 295.36 million tons in H1, with October alone seeing 33% growth.
First Mile Connectivity capacity
228M tons
+97% (to 450M in 2 yrs)
Installed FMC capacity is 228 million tons, expected to double to 450 million tons in 2 years.
Management Guidance
FY24 production target of 780 million tons
Management confirmed the annual production target of 780 million tons for FY24, with H1 production up 12% YoY.
Management guidance growthFY25 production target of 851 million tons
Management guided for FY25 production of 851 million tons, implying ~9% YoY growth.
Management guidance growthE-auction volume at 15% of production in H2
Management expects e-auction volumes to be 15% of production in H2 FY24.
Management guidance revenueMDO production to reach 55-60 million tons by FY26
MDO projects are expected to contribute 20-25 million tons in FY25 and 55-60 million tons in FY26.
Management guidance growthKey Risks
Land acquisition delays at MCL
MCL's Basundhara coal field faced a 26-day stoppage due to land compensation disputes, impacting production.
medium · management_commentaryRailway rake shortages in SECL and MCL
Management acknowledged daily rake shortages of 5 rakes in SECL and MCL, constraining dispatches.
medium · management_commentaryE-auction premium volatility
E-auction premiums have been volatile, ranging from 50-60% to 90%, dependent on demand and import prices.
medium · analyst_questionNo near-term FSA price hike for power sector
Management ruled out any FSA price hike for the power sector in the next 7-8 months, limiting revenue growth.
low · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
In October month alone, 33% coal-based power growth is there.
Next 6 to 7 years, absolute, there is no issue, but rather, I will say it is up to 2040 also.
By next year, we will be phasing out [MSTC].
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Coalindia's revenue in Q2 FY24?
Coalindia reported revenue of ₹3,27,76,41,00,000 Cr in Q2 FY24, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Coalindia management give for FY25?
FY24 production target of 780 million tons: Management confirmed the annual production target of 780 million tons for FY24, with H1 production up 12% YoY. FY25 production target of 851 million tons: Management guided for FY25 production of 851 million tons, implying ~9% YoY growth. E-auction volume at 15% of production in H2: Management expects e-auction volumes to be 15% of production in H2 FY24. MDO production to reach 55-60 million tons by FY26: MDO projects are expected to contribute 20-25 million tons in FY25 and 55-60 million tons in FY26.
What are the key risks for Coalindia in FY25?
Key risks include Land acquisition delays at MCL — MCL's Basundhara coal field faced a 26-day stoppage due to land compensation disputes, impacting production.; Railway rake shortages in SECL and MCL — Management acknowledged daily rake shortages of 5 rakes in SECL and MCL, constraining dispatches.; E-auction premium volatility — E-auction premiums have been volatile, ranging from 50-60% to 90%, dependent on demand and import prices.; No near-term FSA price hike for power sector — Management ruled out any FSA price hike for the power sector in the next 7-8 months, limiting revenue growth..
Did Coalindia meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full Coalindia Q2 FY24 concall transcript?
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