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Adani Power Ltd
| Audited Consolidated Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ended March 31, 2026
Report Source
⬤29th Apr 26
Summary : Adani Power reports strong FY26 results driven by capacity expansion and favorable regulatory outcomes, despite market challenges.
Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights
Financial Disclosures
- Consolidated Fuel Cost: ₹29,168.02 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Finance Costs: ₹3,366.83 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Depreciation & Amortisation: ₹4,564.53 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Employee Benefits Expense: ₹855.18 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Trade Receivables: ₹11,791.37 Crores (FY26).
- Standalone Trade Receivables: ₹10,280.87 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Revenue from Operations: ₹54,240.52 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Other Income: ₹3,624.76 Crores (FY26).
- Segment Revenue - Power Generation: ₹54,240.52 Crores (FY26).
- Segment Revenue - Trading, Investment: ₹96.03 Crores (FY26).
- Net cash from operating activities: ₹20,513.65 Crores (FY26).
- Net cash used in investing activities: ₹(26,460.56) Crores (FY26).
- Net cash from financing activities: ₹6,554.93 Crores (FY26).
- Receivables subject to regulatory adjustments and closure.
- Pending approval of base rates for GUVNL power supply.
- Unilateral deductions by MSEDCL for change in law claims.
- Pending legal adjudication on Udupi TPP environmental non-compliance.
- PCKL and Karnataka Escom's appeal against Udupi TPP order.
- NCLT approved resolution process for Jaiprakash Associates Limited.
- Consolidated Total Assets: ₹142,279.92 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Total Equity: ₹66,401.92 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Total Liabilities: ₹75,878.00 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Non-current Assets: ₹113,591.84 Crores (FY26).
- Consolidated Current Assets: ₹28,688.08 Crores (FY26).
- SEBI found no non-compliance on related party transactions.
- Both standalone and consolidated financial results are presented.
Corporate Overview
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Rajasthan
- Chhattisgarh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Jharkhand
- Tamil Nadu
- Bhutan (hydroelectric project)
- Tepid power demand and rising renewable penetration.
- Lower offtake under some PPAs and merchant volumes.
- Cold weather and unseasonal rains affected Q4 FY26 demand.
- Subdued rates in the merchant market.
- Coal (domestic linkage, alternate coal).
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Development and operations of power generation plants.
- Related activities including trading, investment, and others.
- Confident about India's energy security and growth.
- Committed to achieving renewable energy targets.
- Focused on stabilizing grid and meeting peak demand.
- Crossing significant milestones in capacity expansion.
- Strong profitability and healthy cash flows.
- Well-positioned for multi-fold earnings growth.
- State Power Distribution Utilities (DISCOMs).
- Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL).
- Haryana Discoms.
- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL).
- Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).
- Power Generation and related activities.
- Trading, investment and other activities.
- Installed Capacity: 18,150 MW (FY26).
- Units Sold: 99.1 BU (FY26).
- 95% of operating capacity tied up in PPAs.
- Target of 23.7 GW thermal power capacity addition by 2032.
- Mahan Phase-II 1,600 MW USCTPP 86% complete.
- Raipur Phase-II 1,600 MW USCTPP 54% complete.
- Korba Power Ltd. 1,320 MW Phase-II expansion by FY27.
- New 1,600 MW PPA awarded by Maharashtra DISCOM.
- Setting up 570 MW hydroelectric project in Bhutan.
- Incorporated Adani Atomic Energy Limited for nuclear power.
Risk Factors
- Pending regulatory and legal adjudications.
- Unilateral deductions by DISCOMs.
- Market demand volatility, renewable penetration.
- External investigations against director.
Key Drivers
- Strong Profit After Tax growth.
- Significant capacity expansion plans.
- New long-term power purchase agreements.
- Favorable regulatory outcomes on past claims.
Auditor’s Report
- Unmodified opinion on standalone and consolidated financial results.
Board Commentary
- Mr. Anil Sardana re-appointed as Managing Director for one year.
- BDO India Services Private Limited appointed as Internal Auditor.
- Mr. Harish Sharma ceased as Internal Auditor due to restructuring.
- Receivables subject to regulatory adjustments and closure.
- Pending approval of base rates for GUVNL power supply.
- Unilateral deductions by MSEDCL for change in law claims.
- MSEDCL appeal against MERC order pending adjudication.
- MSEDCL appeal against APTEL order on coal cost pending.
- GUVNL appeal against GERC order on solar plant dues pending.
- RUVITL appeal with APTEL on tariff compensation pending.
- NGT order for environmental compensation for Udupi TPP.
- PCKL and Karnataka Escom's appeal against Udupi TPP order.
- Acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL).
- Joint venture for 570 MW hydroelectric project in Bhutan.
- Incorporation of Adani Atomic Energy Limited (AAEL).
- Allotment of ₹7,500 Crores in non-convertible debentures.
Corporate Governance
- Adherence to 'Code of Ethics' issued by ICAI.
- Mr. Anil Sardana is not related to any other Director.
- Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
- Short seller report allegations on Adani Group companies.
- SEBI SCNs on related party transactions and shareholding categorization.
- US DOJ/SEC indictment against a non-executive director.
Management Discussion & Analysis
Future Strategy
- Achieve capacity expansion targets and multi-fold earnings growth.
- Prudent capital allocation policy for future opportunities.
- Tying up long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Harnessing technology and innovation for power surplus India.
Industry Overview
- Thermal power stabilizing grid, meeting peak demand.
- Increased renewable power generation, subdued merchant rates.
Macroeconomic Outlook
- All-India power demand revival commenced in Q4 FY26.
- Demand grew 1.6% in Q4 FY26, 0.8% for full FY26.
Operational Focus Areas
- Maintaining high plant uptime and operating efficiency.
- Achieved 113% ash utilization for FY26.
- Single Use Plastic Free certification for all plants.
- Reduced water intensity of power generation.
Performance Drivers
- High plant uptime and greater operating capacity.
- Favorable foreign exchange movement.
- Higher PPA tariff contribution.
- Lower tax expenses.
- Volume growth and average power selling rates.
Risk Control Measures
- Company expects no adverse outcome in pending matters.
- Recognizing change in law claims based on past practice.
- Management confident of recovering balance receivables.
- Submissions made to SEBI, legal opinion obtained.
- Udupi TPP operating in compliance with environmental clearance.
Critical Risks
- Receivables subject to regulatory adjustments and closure.
- Pending approval of base rates for GUVNL power supply.
- Unilateral deductions by MSEDCL for change in law claims.
- Pending legal adjudication on Udupi TPP environmental non-compliance.
- Allegations from short seller report on Adani Group companies.
- US DOJ/SEC indictment against a non-executive director.