JSWINFRA Q3 FY26 earnings call.
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Revenue
₹1,350 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
14%
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EBITDA
₹644 Cr
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JSW Infrastructure delivered a solid Q3 FY2026 with consolidated revenue of INR 1,350 crores (+14% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 644 crores (+10% YoY), though margin compression of ~181 bps occurred due to lower-margin interim operations from JNPA and Tuticorin terminals, compounded by one-time maintenance costs (INR 17 crores) at Jaigarh and Paradip Coal. Cargo volumes grew 8% to 31.7 MMT, driven by Goa, Dharamtar, and overseas operations, offset partially by Paradip weakness. The INR 1,212 crore rail acquisition (25 rakes, 100% equity) closed this quarter, providing immediate access to GPWIS/LSFTO schemes and positioning the logistics business for substantial EBITDA contribution. Management guided FY2026 revenue of INR 5,400 crores with EBITDA doubling by FY2028 from the FY2026 base. Key project execution (slurry pipeline by March 2027, Jatadhar Port) remains on track. Risks include macro-driven Paradip iron ore volume recovery and incremental margin dilution as new terminals scale up.
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Guidance to track
- Consolidated operating revenue and EBITDA targets for full year FY2026, representing ~20% revenue growth and ~13% EBITDA growth from 9M run-rate.
- Building on FY2026 base, management anticipates ~15% EBITDA growth in FY2027, driven by full-year contribution from rail acquisition and ramp-up at new terminals.
- EBITDA expected to approximately double by FY2028, driven by four major projects: slurry pipeline (take-or-pay, ~INR 800 crore), Jaigarh expansion, Dharamtar expansion, and Jatadhar Port commissioning.
- FY2026 spend split: INR 2,000 crores ports, INR 1,500 crores logistics (including INR 1,200 crore acquisition). FY2027-28 combined: INR 13,000 crores ports + INR 3,500 crores logistics.
- Management targets 165-175 MMT cargo volume by FY2028, up from ~123 MMT in FY2026, implying ~35-42% growth driven by slurry pipeline, Jatadhar, and Jaigarh/Dharamtar steel expansion.
Risks flagged
- Paradip Iron Ore Terminal volumes declined ~3.9 MMT due to weak seaborne iron ore export market conditions, with monthly recovery to 0.8-1.0 MMT in Nov-Dec still below historical levels.
- Q3 margin contracted ~181 bps as lower-EBITDA interim operations (JNPA Liquid Terminal, Tuticorin) contributed incremental volume. Management acknowledged this mix shift as a structural feature rather than one-time issue, suggesting sustained margin pressure as new terminals ramp up.
- Analyst pressed management on whether existing port terminals (vs. new PPP terminals under MCA) would receive tariff flexibility. Management deflected, stating discussions are ongoing but no timeline can be provided—this leaves ~50% of existing revenue exposed to regulated pricing uncertainty.
- Jaigarh and Dharamtar expansions are calibrated assuming only 10 MMT of steel cargo from Dolvi expansion in FY2028 (conservative vs. 27-28 MMT peak potential). A 6-month delay in JSW Steel's Dolvi ramp-up could defer ~5-6 MMT cargo, impacting FY2028 targets.
Key quotes
- We are targeting a consolidated revenue of INR 5,400 crores and operating EBITDA of INR 2,600 crores for FY2026. Building on this FY2026 base, we anticipate EBITDA growth of approximately 15% in FY2027 and expected to double approximately by FY2028.
- The growth, if you see, has mostly come from low EBITDA terminals at JNPT or at Tuticorin. And that is the main reason why you're getting the EBITDA margin is lower. It's not a major lower, but marginally it has reduced.
- We are broadly through. We are now totally focused on completion of this project... While the focus is on completing the projects, we will also be participating in the PPP process. And if any good opportunity comes up, we will definitely be bidding for those as well.
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