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NTPC Diversified 30 Jan 2024

NTPC — Q3 FY24

NTPC reported a resilient Q3 FY24 with group PAT for 9M FY24 up 21% YoY to INR 14,842 crore, driven by higher generation (group generation up 7% to 315 BUs) and improved coal production (up 74% to 25.36 MMT).

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NTPC reported a resilient Q3 FY24 with group PAT for 9M FY24 up 21% YoY to INR 14,842 crore, driven by higher generation (group generation up 7% to 315 BUs) and improved coal production (up 74% to 25.36 MMT). The company plans to award 16.8 GW of new thermal capacity, with 5.6 GW to be tendered in H1 FY25, and targets 50 MTPA coal production in three years. Renewable pipeline stands at 22.7 GW, with 7.8 GW under construction. Management guided for under-recovery reversal in Q4 and expects INR 400-450 crore full-year under-recovery. Key risk: execution delays in renewable projects due to module supply and transmission constraints.

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Quarter Snapshot

Coal production (9M FY24) 25.36 MMT
+74% YoY

Highest ever coal production, driven by ramp-up of captive mines.

Group generation (9M FY24) 315 BUs
+7% YoY

Higher generation due to increased demand and lower fuel supply loss.

Renewable pipeline 22.7 GW
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Includes 3.3 GW commissioned, 7.8 GW under construction, and 11.9 GW in pipeline.

Thermal capacity under construction 10 GW
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Additional 16.8 GW to be awarded over next 2-3 years.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY24 vs Q2 FY24
2 new guidance2 dropped2 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Coal production target of 34 MMT for FY24

Management confirmed achieving 27 MMT in 9M FY24 and expects to meet the full-year target of 34 MMT.

NEW
Under-recovery to reverse in Q4 FY24 to INR 400-450 crore

Full-year under-recovery expected at INR 400-450 crore, with reversal in Q4 as planned outages complete.

UPDATED
Award 5.6 GW thermal capacity in H1 FY25

Out of 16.8 GW planned, 5.6 GW will be tendered in Q1-Q2 FY25, including Singrauli, Sipat, and Darlipali.

UPDATED
Renewable capacity target of ~15 GW by FY26

Despite delays, management reiterated the target of 15 GW operational renewable capacity by FY26.

DROPPED
Long-term renewable target of 60 GW by FY32

NTPC aims to achieve 60 GW of renewable capacity by FY32.

DROPPED
Group CapEx target of INR 28,373 crore for FY24

NTPC group CapEx target for FY24 is INR 28,373 crore, with H1 achieving 47%.

NEW RISK
Transmission connectivity challenges

Analyst raised concern about transmission delays impacting renewable aspirations; management acknowledged minor delays but expects no material impact.

NEW RISK
Regulatory deferral volatility

Standalone profit before regulatory deferral declined YoY; management attributed to one-time accounting changes but could recur.

RISK GONE
Coal inventory tightness at non-pithead plants

Coal stock at pithead stations is low, though overall stock is 8.5 days; receipts expected to improve.

RISK GONE
Pumped storage project delays

THDC pump hydro project faced last-minute issues; first unit now expected by Jan/Feb 2024.

RISK GONE
Regulatory uncertainty on grid code

New grid code may impact power sales; NTPC is in dialogue with regulator on concerns.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Award 5.6 GW thermal capacity in H1 FY25

Out of 16.8 GW planned, 5.6 GW will be tendered in Q1-Q2 FY25, including Singrauli, Sipat, and Darlipali.

Top risk Renewable execution delays

Module supply issues have delayed renewable commissioning; only 1 GW expected by March 2024 out of 7.8 GW under construction.

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