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₹1,15,153 Cr
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HPCL reported a strong Q3 FY26 with standalone PAT of ₹4,072 crore, up 32.6% YoY, driven by operational efficiencies (Samriddhi 1.0 benefits of ₹1,267 crore), lower leverage (net debt-to-equity at 0.86x vs guidance of 1.15-1.2x), and successful commissioning of the Visakh refinery residue upgrade unit (targeting 100% utilization by March). The Rajasthan refinery is on track for first product in February and full ramp-up by Q1 FY27. Management highlighted a structural shift in cost culture (opex-to-turnover down from 1.60% to 1.37%) and a bullish outlook on future cash flows. Key risks include potential excise duty changes (though management dismissed near-term fears) and LPG under-recovery rising to ~₹120/cylinder in January. The ADNOC LNG deal (5 MTPA, 10-year) adds competitive gas sourcing.
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Guidance to track
- Targeting 100% utilization for 3 consecutive days in March to pass licensor performance guarantee test.
- First branch of products expected in February, with full refinery ramp-up by Q1 FY27; petchem may take an additional quarter.
- Despite Q4 cyclical increase, full-year leverage will be lower than the earlier guidance of 1.15-1.2x.
- Next phase of cost optimization targeting harder-to-achieve initiatives, with guidance to be provided in next analyst call.
Risks flagged
- Under-recovery expected to increase to ~₹95/cylinder in January and ~₹120/cylinder thereafter due to higher Saudi CP prices.
- Persistent market speculation about excise duty hikes could weigh on investor sentiment, though management views it as unlikely.
- The contamination incident caused a ~$3.5/bbl GRM impact and additional transportation costs; full financial impact may not be final.
- Project cost estimated at ~₹80,000 crore; management expects no further escalation but final approvals pending.
Key quotes
- We are targeting a performance guarantee test which will mean 100% utilization somewhere in March.
- If I total all the recommendations which came out that excise is going to be increased this week or two in next week over the last quarter or two then probably the site would have increased by 20 rupees by now.
- We are not in the middle of fighting the bulls and the bears; we are in delivering the performance for HPCL.
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