Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

The company expects its borrowings to increase as part of its high-growth phase, with leverage guided to be maintained around a net leverage ratio of 4.5x to 4.7x over the next 4-5 years. Capex locked in is INR77,000 crores over four years, with annual capex around INR20,000 crores. Borrowings are anticipated to rise but will be managed prudently to maintain the targeted leverage and credit ratings. Debt financing is planned to fund the equity portion of capex that exceeds internal accruals since typically 70% of capex is debt-funded and 30% equity-funded. No explicit mention of new equity fun

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

Capex guidance for FY27 is about INR 22,000 crores: - Transmission: ~INR 15,500 crores - Distribution: ~INR 2,350 crores - Smart Metering: ~INR 3,900 crores Capex for FY28 is anticipated around INR 22,000 to 25,000 crores: - Transmission: ~INR 20,000 crores - Distribution: ~INR 2,000 crores - Smart Metering: ~INR 1,500 crores (pending new orders) Locked-in capex of INR 77,000 crores over 4 years. Significant capex in FY27-FY28 on Fatehpur-Bhadla project and other transmission assets. Continued capex scaling with improved deployment capability and financial discipline. Strategi

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

Transmission EBITDA expected to triple in 3 to 4 years as under-construction projects get commissioned, implying significant revenue growth. Capitalization planned of around INR 22,000 crores in FY27 and about INR 23,000 crores (approximate) in FY28, indicating continued expansion. Mumbai HVDC project fully commissioned in FY26; full-year tariff of ~INR1,300 crores to accrue from FY27, contributing to revenue. Smart meter installations growing rapidly: 82.29 lakh meters installed in FY26, targeting ~1 crore installations in FY27, supporting higher revenues. C&I segment (Commercial & In

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

Operating profit was around INR8,000 crores in FY26, showing steady growth over recent years. Transmission EBITDA expected to triple (~3x) in 3 to 4 years as under-construction projects get commissioned. Capex of INR22,000 crores planned for FY27 and around INR23,000 crores for FY28 to drive growth. Smart metering business expected to generate INR2,400-3,000 crores EBITDA once fully operational. Distribution EBITDA projected to rise modestly, aided by ongoing capex and efficiency improvements. Leverage target maintained at 4.5x to 4.7x with borrowing levels to be controlled despite c

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

Smart Meter Orderbook: - Current concession has 2.46 crore meters (up from initial 2.3 crore). - Pending market opportunity: 9-10 crore meters across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. - Awareness of states awaiting central government approvals under RDSS (e.g., Karnataka, Tamil Nadu). Transmission Tender Pipeline: - Total tender pipeline: approx. INR1.5 trillion. - 12-month bidding pipeline: INR80,000 to INR100,000 crores. - Market share maintained at 25-30%. Capex Plans: - FY27 capex: INR21,000 to INR22,000 crores. - FY28 capex: A

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Adani Energy Solutions Ltd Q1 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹1,620P/E: 69.1Market Cap: ₹2.0L CrSector: Power

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Revenue guidance

→Transmission EBITDA expected to triple in 3 to 4 years as under-construction projects get commissioned, implying significant revenue growth.
→Capitalization planned of around INR 22,000 crores in FY27 and about INR 23,000 crores (approximate) in FY28, indicating continued expansion.
→Mumbai HVDC project fully commissioned in FY26; full-year tariff of ~INR1,300 crores to accrue from FY27, contributing to revenue.
→Smart meter installations growing rapidly: 82.29 lakh meters installed in FY26, targeting ~1 crore installations in FY27, supporting higher revenues.
→C&I segment (Commercial & Industrial) tied up with 5 GW renewable capacity contracts, expected to be a major growth driver from next year onwards.
→Distribution business capex steady (~INR 2,000 crores/year) with improving operational efficiency and steady tariffs, contributing to steady revenue.
→Market tender pipeline remains robust at INR 80,000 to 100,000 crores annually, with a win rate of 25-30%, supporting ongoing growth in new project wins.

Margin guidance

→Operating profit was around INR8,000 crores in FY26, showing steady growth over recent years.
→Transmission EBITDA expected to triple (~3x) in 3 to 4 years as under-construction projects get commissioned.
→Capex of INR22,000 crores planned for FY27 and around INR23,000 crores for FY28 to drive growth.
→Smart metering business expected to generate INR2,400-3,000 crores EBITDA once fully operational.
→Distribution EBITDA projected to rise modestly, aided by ongoing capex and efficiency improvements.
→Leverage target maintained at 4.5x to 4.7x with borrowing levels to be controlled despite capex.
→C&I segment anticipated to become a significant growth driver alongside transmission and distribution.
→EBITDA across transmission, smart meters, and distribution expected to increase substantially, but management avoids explicit EBITDA guidance.

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Fundraise plans

→The company expects its borrowings to increase as part of its high-growth phase, with leverage guided to be maintained around a net leverage ratio of 4.5x to 4.7x over the next 4-5 years.
→Capex locked in is INR77,000 crores over four years, with annual capex around INR20,000 crores.
→Borrowings are anticipated to rise but will be managed prudently to maintain the targeted leverage and credit ratings.
→Debt financing is planned to fund the equity portion of capex that exceeds internal accruals since typically 70% of capex is debt-funded and 30% equity-funded.
→No explicit mention of new equity fundraising; focus is on disciplined capital management and maintaining/improving credit ratings.
→Refinancing activity has occurred recently (e.g., $500 million bond refinancing), indicating ongoing optimized debt management rather than immediate large-scale new debt issuance.

Order book

→Smart Meter Orderbook:
→ - Current concession has 2.46 crore meters (up from initial 2.3 crore).
→ - Pending market opportunity: 9-10 crore meters across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
→ - Awareness of states awaiting central government approvals under RDSS (e.g., Karnataka, Tamil Nadu).
→Transmission Tender Pipeline:
→ - Total tender pipeline: approx. INR1.5 trillion.
→ - 12-month bidding pipeline: INR80,000 to INR100,000 crores.
→ - Market share maintained at 25-30%.
→Capex Plans:
→ - FY27 capex: INR21,000 to INR22,000 crores.
→ - FY28 capex: Approx. INR22,000 to INR25,000 crores.
→ - Major capex in transmission with 15,500 cr (FY27) and ~20,000 cr (FY28).
→ - Distribution and smart metering capex also planned.
→C&I Segment:
→ - About 5,000 MW renewable contracted with approx. 1,400 MW third-party consumers.
→ - Identified as a major growth area.

Capex plans

→Capex guidance for FY27 is about INR 22,000 crores:
→ - Transmission: ~INR 15,500 crores
→ - Distribution: ~INR 2,350 crores
→ - Smart Metering: ~INR 3,900 crores
→Capex for FY28 is anticipated around INR 22,000 to 25,000 crores:
→ - Transmission: ~INR 20,000 crores
→ - Distribution: ~INR 2,000 crores
→ - Smart Metering: ~INR 1,500 crores (pending new orders)
→Locked-in capex of INR 77,000 crores over 4 years.
→Significant capex in FY27-FY28 on Fatehpur-Bhadla project and other transmission assets.
→Continued capex scaling with improved deployment capability and financial discipline.
→Strategic investments include 5 GW renewable capacity contracted for C&I segment.
→HVDC projects commissioned with INR 7,000 crores cost and further HVDC projects expected from FY29 onward.
→Smart metering expansion with ~1 crore meters targeted annually.

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