Pipeline commissioning delays
The Jamnagar-Loni pipeline is nearing completion but the Kandla-Gorakhpur pipeline may be delayed beyond June 2026, impacting volume ramp-up.
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Bear-case history
The Jamnagar-Loni pipeline is nearing completion but the Kandla-Gorakhpur pipeline may be delayed beyond June 2026, impacting volume ramp-up.
Analyst noted weakness in LPG volumes and EBIT; management attributed it to seasonal patterns and depreciation, but Q4 step-up is expected.
The MOU for Vadhavan port investment is non-binding and subject to land allocation and permits; execution risk remains high.
The 15-year take-or-pay agreement at Pipavav is with a single large conglomerate; any default or renegotiation could impact revenue visibility.
LPG imports were down ~50% in March due to Middle East conflict, improving to 30-35% in May. Normalization expected by Q2 FY27.
Management declined to disclose revenue breakdown by contract type or customer concentration, citing open-source model. This lack of visibility may concern investors.
The $5 billion capex by 2030 is ambitious given only $1.2 billion spent so far. Management acknowledged pace will accelerate in later years, but execution remains key.
One lease at Pipavav port expires in 2029, though management noted a 'last look' right. This could pose renewal risk.