REC · Material risks, their source context, and severity in the latest available quarter.
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Government is developing a debt restructuring package for DISCOMs with consultations at advanced stage. Six states (including UP, Karnataka) account for bulk of debt. Management declined to comment on whether spreads would be compressed or if debt would transfer to state governments.
Despite 52% reduction, stage two assets still stand at INR 16,112 crore comprising TSW-RIDC (INR 9,700 crore), Thistha Urja (INR 3,300 crore), TRN (INR 1,000 crore), and Odu Power (INR 1,200 crore). While management characterized these as contained and regularly paying, the concentration in TSW-RIDC remains significant.
Analyst questioned whether accelerated privatization of state DISCOMs (referencing UP's two of six DISCOMs tender process) could threaten REC's INR 10 lakh crore AUM target since private operators may prefer cheaper financing from banks. Management dismissed concerns, citing competitive package offering beyond just interest rates.
Management revealed INR 0.08-0.10 paisa per unit hedging cost increase due to enhanced EKI limits taken for protection against USD/INR volatility. With 99% of INR 1,05,500 crore foreign borrowings hedged, analysts questioned if 3-4% rupee depreciation could trigger further hedging cost increases. Management characterized extreme moves as 'apocalypse' scenarios not worth planning for.
