NMDC Ltd

- NMDC is focusing on massive capex to achieve its 100 million tonne production target. - The company plans to spend around Rs. 2000 Crores in FY2024 on ongoing projects. - From FY2025 onwards, NMDC intends to spend Rs. 3000 Crores annually on capacity expansion and dispatch infrastructure. - There is no explicit mention of new fundraising through debt or equity during the call. - The company prefers to utilize its cash balances and generate sufficient cash from operations for capex. - NMDC currently holds close to Rs. 7000 Crores in cash and prioritizes reinvestment over shareholder payouts. - No indication of plans for equity dilution or new debt issuance as of now.

- NMDC plans massive capex to achieve a 100 million tonne production target, prioritizing investment over shareholder buybacks or dividends. - FY2024 capex guidance is around Rs. 1400 Crores, increasing to Rs. 2000 Crores, and aiming for Rs. 3000 Crores annually from 2025 onwards. - Major ongoing projects include: - Pellet plant (~Rs. 1200 Crores) by L&T. - Slurry pipeline laying (~Rs. 1100-1200 Crores) by L&T. - Beneficiation plant (~Rs. 900 Crores) by KPTL. - Future expansions: - Additional slurry pipelines from Nagarnar to Vizag and possibly Raipur, costing Rs. 7000-8000 Crores each. - Capacity expansion projects in existing mines (Deposits 40, 11C) and screening plants. - Total capital work in progress as of May 2023 stands at approximately Rs. 22,935 Crores, including steel plant investments and coal-related capex.

- FY2024 production guidance: 46 to 50 million tonnes (Pages 12, 13) - Sales guidance also expected to align with production around 46 million tonnes (Page 13) - Plan to increase production from 40 million tonnes to 67-70 million tonnes, eventually targeting 100 million tonnes capacity (Page 12) - Capex plans to support growth include approximately Rs. 2000 Crores in FY2024 and Rs. 3000 Crores annually from FY2025 onward (Pages 5, 9) - Expansion projects include capacity enhancement at existing mines, commissioning of slurry pipeline, and pellet plant (Pages 5, 12) - Long-term iron ore supply agreement with NMDC Steel Limited expected to add around 4.5 to 5 million tonnes annually when plant runs full capacity (Page 19) - Net profit expected to improve with higher production volumes, estimated above Rs. 5500 Crores in FY2024 (Page 3)

- FY2024 production guidance: 46 to 50 million tonnes, targeting a sales volume in the same range. - Net profit for FY2024 expected to be more than Rs. 5500 Crores, higher than the current year but below FY2022 all-time high. - Capex plan: Rs. 2000 Crores in FY2024 with an increase to Rs. 3000 Crores annually in FY2025 and beyond to support capacity and dispatch infrastructure expansion towards 100 million tonne target. - Focus on massive capex over dividend/buyback to ensure long-term growth. - Efficiency upgrades and expansion projects like Kumaraswamy mine enhancement and slurry pipeline expected to improve future production. - Pellet plant and slurry pipeline projects worth Rs. 1200 Crores and Rs. 1100 Crores respectively underway. - Profitability expected to improve with increased volumes despite possible price challenges early in the year.

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