Petronet LNG Management Guidance Tracker
7 forward-looking guidance items tracked across 2 quarters.
Expansion
Q3 FY26Dahej expansion mechanical completion by March 2026Active
The 5 MTPA capacity expansion at Dahej (to 22.5 MTPA) will be mechanically completed by end of FY26.
Q3 FY26Kochi-Bangalore pipeline connectivity by June 2026TrackedPipeline connecting Kochi terminal to national grid expected by June 2026, enabling access to CGD markets.
Capex
Q3 FY26FY27 total capex of ₹9,000 crTracked
Includes ₹7,500 cr for petchem, ₹800 cr for third jetty, and balance for other projects.
Q4 FY26Capex of ₹9,000 crore for FY27TrackedMajor spend of ~₹7,500 crore on petrochemical project, ₹600 crore on third jetty, ₹300-400 crore on Gopalpur terminal, and ₹70 crore on Kochi small-scale LNG plant.
Other
Q3 FY26Dividend payout maintained at 40-50%Tracked
Despite large capex, management expects to maintain healthy dividend payout ratio.
Q4 FY26Dividend maintained at ₹3 per share for FY26TrackedBoard recommended final dividend of ₹3 per share; management aims to maintain absolute dividend level despite capex.