IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust

Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

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revenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yesfundraise: Yescapex: Yes
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- The overall under-construction portfolio across IndiGrid and EnerGrid stands at approximately INR7,500 crores as of Q3 FY26. - This under-construction portfolio includes projects such as a 500-megawatt hour battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Uttar Pradesh and an ISTS transmission project in Madhya Pradesh. - The INR7,500 crores portfolio provides a predictable pipeline to grow from the current Assets Under Management (AUM) of INR32,000 crores to approximately INR40,000 crores. - IndiGrid, through EnerGrid, is proactively participating in further greenfield opportunities in battery and transmission projects. - The management mentioned an acquisition pipeline of INR7,000 crores on a 70-30 basis supported by recent capital raises. - There is a sizable national pipeline for transmission and grid-connected projects, including INR150,000 crores of transmission and BESS bids in India over the next years.
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- IndiGrid raised INR1,500 crores through Institutional Placement in early January FY26, which was oversubscribed 2x, indicating strong investor interest. - The company does not currently plan new rights issues, as the existing rights issue requires 90% subscription with discounting, which is not considered optimal for business. - Focus remains on disciplined capital deployment balancing retail and institutional investors. - On the debt side, gross borrowing stands at around INR21,000 crores with a well-diversified and staggered refinancing schedule, ensuring no bunching of maturities (not exceeding 12-13% of total borrowings in any year). - For the remainder of the fiscal quarter, only around INR200 crores of borrowing remains to be refinanced. - Future fundraising will align with acquisition pipeline and prudent leverage management, with a focus on optimizing interest costs and elongating tenor profile.
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capex

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

- IndiGrid has an under-construction portfolio across IndiGrid and EnerGrid of approximately INR7,500 crores, indicating a predictable pipeline growing from current AUM of INR32,000 crores to about INR40,000 crores. - EnerGrid has signed agreements amounting to INR2,600 crores for acquisition of assets, including: - A 500 MWh battery project in UP with an EV of ~INR957 crores. - An ISTS transmission project in Madhya Pradesh (180 circuit km, 4,500 MVA) with an EV of ~INR1,577 crores. - IndiGrid raised INR1,500 crores equity through Institutional Placement to fund acquisitions and growth. - The focus remains on disciplined capital deployment to deliver DPU guidance and optimize interest costs. - EnerGrid initiatives and greenfield projects in transmission and battery energy storage systems (BESS) continue to be key strategic investments. - No immediate plans to bid for solar or wind projects; current EnerGrid mandate focuses on transmission and BESS only.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust expects continued growth in assets and revenue driven by acquisitions, including recent deals with EnerGrid and ReNew. - The under-construction portfolio stands at approx. INR7,500 crores, growing AUM from INR32,000 crores to about INR40,000 crores. - Q3FY26 revenue grew 11.7% YoY; EBITDA grew 13%, aided by new assets acquisitions. - Transmission sector growth is supported by rising peak power demand (reached 241 GW) and expanding renewable capacity (50%+ installed capacity). - Energy storage and battery (BESS) projects present significant growth opportunities. - IndiGrid aims to maintain stable operations with 99.5%+ availability and deliver predictable distributions. - The INR150,000 crores pipeline in transmission and BESS bids reflects strong future project flow. - No immediate plans to expand into solar/wind project bidding, focus remains on transmission and BESS via EnerGrid. - DPU guidance for FY26 is INR16, aligned with disciplined capital deployment and prudent leverage.
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margin

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

- IndiGrid aims for predictable and growing Distribution Per Unit (DPU), targeting INR16 for FY26. - EBITDA margins have remained steady around 88-90% over the past 10 years, with no material change expected in the next 5 years; the focus is on beating inflation. - AI/digitization initiatives are incrementally improving productivity but are not expected to drastically increase margins soon. - Growth driven by acquisitions via EnerGrid, including transmission and battery projects worth INR2,600 crores recently. - Current asset pipeline stands at ~INR7,500 crores, moving portfolio size from INR32,000 crores to INR40,000 crores. - Capital raised (~INR1,500 crores recently) supports acquisitions, which are expected to be accretive to earnings if yields meet expectations. - Stable operating metrics such as >99.5% availability support steady cash flows. - Overall outlook is steady operating earnings growth backed by disciplined capital deployment and value-accretive acquisitions.