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POWERGRID Energy 01 Aug 2025

Power Grid Corporation — Q1 FY26

PowerGrid reported Q1 FY26 consolidated total income of INR 11,444 crore, EBITDA of INR 9,527 crore, and PAT of INR 3,631 crore.

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Revenue ₹11,196 Cr
EBITDA ₹9,527 Cr
PAT ₹3,631 Cr -2%
EBITDA Margin 81%
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PowerGrid reported Q1 FY26 consolidated total income of INR 11,444 crore, EBITDA of INR 9,527 crore, and PAT of INR 3,631 crore. PAT declined ~2% YoY due to higher CSR spend (INR 70 crore) and JV losses. Standalone PAT grew 7% YoY to INR 3,653 crore. Capex in Q1 was INR 6,981 crore, up 51% YoY, with a full-year target of INR 28,000 crore. The company has a strong order book of INR 148,000 crore (NCT cost) and expects INR 22,000 crore capitalization in FY26. Management highlighted robust demand from India's 500 GW renewable target, with INR 5.5-6 lakh crore of transmission projects yet to be awarded. Key risks include right-of-way challenges and supply chain inflation for transformers and GIS equipment.

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Quarter Snapshot

Capex Q1 FY26 INR 6,981 crore
+51% YoY

Capital expenditure in Q1 FY26 increased from INR 4,615 crore in Q1 FY25.

Order Book (NCT cost) INR 148,000 crore
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Projects in hand include TBCB (INR 99,000 cr), RTM (INR 9,000 cr), new RTM (INR 37,000 cr), and others.

System Availability 99.84%
+2bps YoY

Transmission system availability remains world-class, improving from 99.82% last year.

Outstanding Receivables INR 3,151 crore
-43% YoY

Receivables reduced significantly from INR 5,548 crore in Q1 FY25, indicating improved collections.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY26 vs Q4 FY25
1 new guidance1 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
50% electricity consumption from renewables by December 2025

PowerGrid targets to source half of its electricity needs from renewable sources by end of 2025.

UPDATED
FY26 Capex target of INR 28,000 crore

Management reiterated the full-year capex plan of INR 28,000 crore, with Q1 already achieving INR 6,981 crore.

UPDATED
FY26 capitalization target of INR 22,000 crore

The company expects to commission projects worth INR 22,000 crore in FY26, with quarterly targets of INR 3,000 cr (Q2), INR 7,000 cr (Q3), and INR 8,000 cr (Q4).

UPDATED
FY27 Capex plan of INR 35,000 crore and FY28 of INR 45,000 crore

Management provided a multi-year capex outlook, indicating a ramp-up in spending as the project pipeline materializes.

DROPPED
Dividend payout may reduce further

Management indicated dividend per share could reduce from INR 9 in FY25 due to higher CapEx requirements.

NEW RISK
Right-of-way challenges persist

ROW issues remain a significant bottleneck for transmission line commissioning, especially in Delhi and Haryana, despite new compensation guidelines.

NEW RISK
Supply chain inflation for key equipment

Transformer costs have doubled in seven years, and GIS bay costs have risen from INR 6 crore to INR 14-15 crore, impacting project costs.

NEW RISK
Leh HVDC project technology risk

The Leh HVDC project faces delays due to technology challenges at high altitude; an alternative AC solution may be costlier and unproven in India.

NEW RISK
Consolidated PAT decline due to JV losses

Consolidated PAT fell ~2% YoY partly due to INR 70 crore loss from joint venture ESL, which management did not elaborate on further.

RISK GONE
ROW-related project delays

ROW compensation policy changes and state-level adoption delays caused commissioning slippages in FY25; may persist.

RISK GONE
Lower TBCB pipeline in FY26

Current TBCB pipeline is only INR 45,000-46,000 crore, significantly lower than INR 92,000 crore won in FY25, which could slow order book growth.

RISK GONE
ROE compression from higher equity base

ROE dipped ~100bps YoY as net worth grew faster than profits; further dilution possible if CapEx ramp-up requires equity.

RISK GONE
RE demand slowdown impacting transmission needs

Weak power demand and delayed PPAs for RE projects could reduce urgency for new transmission lines, affecting long-term pipeline.

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Top guidance FY26 Capex target of INR 28,000 crore

Management reiterated the full-year capex plan of INR 28,000 crore, with Q1 already achieving INR 6,981 crore.

Top risk Right-of-way challenges persist

ROW issues remain a significant bottleneck for transmission line commissioning, especially in Delhi and Haryana, despite new compensation guidelines.

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