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Jindal Drilling's Q3 FY26 operational performance was broadly in line with expectations, but reported PAT was significantly impacted by a reversal of other income related to an ONGC litigation. The company had previously booked a ~₹100 crore gain (on a ₹66 crore receivable) after a favorable Bombay High Court ruling, but the Supreme Court appeal has made the matter sub-judice, forcing a reversal. Management stressed no change in underlying operations. EBITDA guidance for FY26 is ~₹350 crore, with similar levels expected next year. Three rigs are due for de-hiring in FY27, requiring refurbishment capex of ₹50-100 crore per rig. The company is conserving cash for these expenses and vendor dues (~$35 million for Jindal Pioneer). ONGC is expected to issue tenders for four rigs soon, and management sees potential for gradual rate increases given reduced international competition. Key risks include litigation uncertainty and potential rate compression during re-hiring.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects EBITDA of approximately ₹350 crore for the current fiscal year and a similar level next year.
- Three rigs will be de-hired in FY27, requiring refurbishment expenditure of ₹50-100 crore each, amortized over contract duration.
- Management expects to increase rig rates gradually in upcoming tenders due to reduced international competition and ONGC's rig shortage.
Risks flagged
- The favorable Bombay High Court ruling on ONGC litigation has been appealed in the Supreme Court, leading to reversal of ~₹100 crore other income booked earlier. Final outcome uncertain.
- Three rigs de-hiring in FY27 may face lower day rates if market conditions weaken or competition intensifies, impacting revenue.
- Management is conserving cash for refurbishment and vendor dues, limiting scope for buybacks or higher dividends despite cash on books.
Key quotes
- The key variation which has happened in the second and third quarters is on account of other income. ... the favorable award of the Bombay High Court was appealed in the Supreme Court and the matter has again become subjudice.
- We do not think in terms of oil cycles because then it leads to speculative ideas which we do not want to engage in.
- We are cash rich. But you should also bear in mind that in calendar year 2026 three of the rigs are getting dehired. Therefore they will go into refurbishment. So we are conserving cash for the refurbishment exercise.
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