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Lower rebate and surcharge income may persist
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PTC India reported a mixed Q3 FY26. Standalone PAT fell 25% YoY to ₹83 crore due to lower rebate and surcharge income, as improved discom liquidity reduced these earnings. However, trading volumes grew 4% YoY to 20 billion units, driven by exchange trades. The short-term trading margin improved to 0.87 paise/unit from 0.75 paise/unit last year. Management highlighted that rebate income is cyclical and may recover if power demand firms up. Key developments include the board's approval for three promoters to relinquish promoter status, leaving NTPC as sole promoter, which could unlock synergies. The company holds ₹3,292 crore cash, with ₹2,000 crore earmarked for trading working capital. Risks include regulatory delays in market coupling and potential margin compression if discom liquidity normalizes.
Lower rebate and surcharge income may persist
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Read Transcript →Quarterly trading volume increased to 20 billion units from 19.2 BU last year.
Short-term margin improved from 0.75 paise/unit in Q3 FY25.
Cash includes ₹2,000 Cr for working capital and ₹1,200 Cr for potential investments.
Outstanding from Bangladesh reduced from ~₹800 Cr earlier; payments are regular.
Management expects power demand to remain firm, though short-term volatility may persist due to weather conditions.
Improved discom liquidity has reduced rebate income; if sustained, it could continue to pressure earnings.
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