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JSW Energy Ltd

| Quarterly Financial Results Q3 FY 2025-26

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤23rd Jan 26

Summary : JSW Energy reported strong Q3 FY26 results with significant capacity additions, robust power sales, and substantial EBITDA and PAT growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.

Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights

Financial Disclosures

  1. Consolidated total expenses: ₹4,365.77 Cr in Q3 FY26.
  2. Fuel cost: ₹1,240.86 Cr in Q3 FY26.
  3. Finance costs increased to ₹1,484.88 Cr in Q3 FY26.
  4. Receivables in DSO terms improved to 73 days from 96 days YoY.
  5. Consolidated revenue from operations increased 61% YoY to ₹4,081.76 Cr in Q3 FY26.
  6. Thermal segment revenue: ₹3,004.09 Cr in Q3 FY26.
  7. Renewables segment revenue: ₹1,066.84 Cr in Q3 FY26.
  8. Cash PAT for Q3 FY26 increased 12% YoY to ₹570 Cr.
  9. Cash PAT for 9M FY26 grew 38% YoY to ₹3,660 Cr.
  10. Consolidated Net Worth: ₹29,634 Cr as of Dec 31, 2025.
  11. Consolidated Net Debt: ₹63,771 Cr as of Dec 31, 2025.
  12. Cash & Cash Equivalents: ₹7,159 Cr as of Dec 31, 2025.
  13. Both standalone and consolidated financial results are presented.
  14. Consolidated results include 103 subsidiaries reviewed by other auditors.
  15. Consolidated results include 26 subsidiaries/associate/JV not reviewed by auditors.

Corporate Overview

  1. Operations primarily in India (Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam).
  2. International presence in South Africa and Mauritius through subsidiaries.
  3. Fluctuations in earnings and managing growth.
  4. Intense competition within the power industry.
  5. Time and cost overruns on fixed-price contracts.
  6. Reduced demand for power and integration of acquisitions.
  7. Reliance on domestic coal-based capacity for thermal generation.
  8. Leading private sector power producer in India, part of JSW Group.
  9. Diversified assets in power generation and transmission.
  10. Focus on sustainable growth and value creation.
  11. Strong quarterly performance driven by capacity additions.
  12. Record-high power sales and robust EBITDA growth.
  13. Committed to 2030 goals of 30 GW generation and 40 GWh storage.
  14. Karnataka DISCOMs for long-term power supply.
  15. Assam discom for short-term RTC power.
  16. Thermal power generation
  17. Renewable energy generation (Hydro, Solar, Wind)
  18. Installed capacity increased by 5.2 GW (64% YoY) to 13.3 GW.
  19. Total locked-in generation capacity stands at 30.5 GW.
  20. Constructing 14 GW power projects.
  21. Targeting 30 GW total generation capacity by 2030.
  22. Targeting 40 GWh of storage capacity by 2030.

Risk Factors

  1. Fluctuations in earnings.
  2. Intense power industry competition.
  3. Time and cost overruns.
  4. Reduced demand for power.

Key Drivers

  1. Capacity increased by 5.2 GW (64% YoY).
  2. Power sales up 65% YoY.
  3. EBITDA grew 98% YoY.
  4. PAT increased 150% YoY.

Auditor’s Report

  1. Limited Review Report, not an audit opinion.
  2. No material misstatement found in the financial statements.
  3. Reliance on other auditors for interim financial information of 103 subsidiaries.
  4. Reliance on management certification for 26 subsidiaries and an associate/joint venture.

Board Commentary

  1. Re-appointment of Mr. Munesh Khanna as Independent Director for five years.
  2. Labour Codes implementation increased defined benefit obligations by ₹65.19 Cr.
  3. Supreme Court judgment on 18% free power supply for Karcham Wangtoo plant.
  4. NCLT approval for Raigarh Champa Rail Infrastructure Resolution Plan.
  5. Shareholder approval for ₹3,000 Cr preferential issue to Promoter Group.

Corporate Governance

  1. Mr. Munesh Khanna re-appointed as Independent Director for 5 years.
  2. Mr. Khanna brings deep governance experience and financial understanding.
  3. Audit Committee reviewed results, Board of Directors approved.
  4. Finance Committee approved preferential equity and warrant allotment.

Management Discussion & Analysis

Future Strategy

  1. Implementing growth projects to achieve 2030 capacity targets.
  2. Strategic acquisitions to boost earnings and expand portfolio.
  3. Securing long-term Power Purchase Agreements.

Operational Focus Areas

  1. Integrating acquired assets for meaningful earnings contribution.
  2. Commissioning India's largest green hydrogen plant.
  3. De-risking equipment availability for Salboni Thermal Project.

Performance Drivers

  1. Sizeable capacity additions and strategic acquisitions (Mahanadi, O2 Power).
  2. Organic renewable capacity additions.
  3. Higher generation from Utkal and Vijayanagar thermal plants.
  4. Shift towards domestic coal-based capacity.

Risk Control Measures

  1. Securing equipment supply for projects (e.g., Salboni Thermal Project).

Critical Risks

  1. Fluctuations in earnings and ability to manage growth.
  2. Intense competition and factors affecting cost advantage.
  3. Time and cost overruns on fixed-price contracts.
  4. Reduced demand for power and integration of acquisitions.