SJVN Ltd
Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Power
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
๐ฐfundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- No explicit mention of new fundraising through equity in the transcript.
- Debt levels as of now are about INR 30,000 crore, with expected incremental debt due to ongoing capex.
- Management indicated that upcoming revenue from projects like Buxar unit 1 commercial operation will help service debt comfortably.
- They do not foresee a very large increase in loan portion in the next two years and expect to manage debt via cash flows.
- The company plans capex of around INR 7,500 crore for FY26 and INR 8,000 crore for FY27, but no direct statement on raising new debt or equity for this.
- Focus is on consolidation, project completion, and starting new construction mainly in Nepal next financial year.
In summary, no clear plans for fresh equity or significant new debt fundraising were disclosed; debt is expected to be manageable with improving operational cash flows.
๐๏ธcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- FY26 capex guidance is around INR 7,500 crore; INR 3,600 crore already spent in H1, expecting to meet full target by year-end.
- FY27 capex guidance is approximately INR 8,000 crore, focusing on consolidating current portfolio and upcoming new projects.
- FY28 capex expected to be in a similar range as FY27.
- Focus on completing under-construction projects like Buxar Thermal Power Project and hydro projects (Arun-III, Sunni, Luhri).
- Starting construction of two major projects in Nepal in Q1 FY27: Lower Arun (680 MW) and Upper Karnali (900 MW) with attractive tariffs.
- Plans to tender for Battery Energy Storage Systems (~1,250 MW) and wind power (~1,200 MW) coming soon, alongside pump storage plants via tariff-based competitive bidding.
- No immediate plan for listing subsidiary SJVN Green Energy in next one year; future decision depends on market conditions and commissioning progress.
๐revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- SJVN Limited is on a sound footing with no current issues impacting growth.
- Focus is on quickly completing under-construction projects to start generating revenue.
- Two large hydro projects in Nepal to commence construction in Q1 FY27: Lower Arun (680 MW) and Upper Karnali (900 MW) with attractive tariffs ensuring smooth power sales.
- 650 MW of renewable energy projects (mostly solar) to be commissioned this year.
- Approximately 1.5 GW of solar projects expected to be commissioned next year.
- Advanced stages for 3 hydro projects: Arun-III, Sunni, and Luhri.
- Small 66 MW Dhaulasidh hydro project targeted for commissioning by December 2026.
- Revenues and profits expected to grow annually with better capacity additions.
- New renewable tenders underway, including 1,250 MW battery storage and 1,200 MW wind power, aiming for additional power sale agreements soon.
๐margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- SJVN Limited is on sound footing with no foreseeable growth issues.
- Focus is on fast completion of under-construction projects to start revenue generation.
- Two large hydropower projects in NepalโLower Arun (680 MW) and Upper Karnali (900 MW)โwill commence construction in Q1 FY27, offering attractive tariffs.
- Commissioning of 650 MW renewable projects (mainly solar) expected this year; an additional 1.5 GW solar projects to be commissioned next year.
- Advanced stages for three hydro projects: Arun-III, Sunni, and Luhri.
- Small project Dhaulasidh (66 MW) expected by December 2026.
- Continuous revenue and profit growth anticipated with capacity additions.
- Debt servicing is expected to remain manageable due to commissioning of Buxar unit contributing cash flow.
- Capex guidance: INR 7,500 crore for FY26; INR 8,000 crore projected for FY27, focusing on consolidating current portfolio and new Nepal projects.
๐orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- SJVN Limited has floated tenders totaling approximately 19.8 GW of renewable energy capacity as of November 2025.
- Letters of Award (LOA) have been issued for about 13.74 GW.
- Power Sale Agreements (PSA) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) have been signed for around 3.74 GW, with expectations to sign additional 3.75 GW in the next two months.
- Issues with connectivity and delayed clearances are primary reasons for pending PSA/PPA finalizations.
- Further tenders are planned for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and pump storage plants.
- Ongoing stakeholder consultations are in progress regarding LOAs that have not matured into PSA/PPA, with clarity expected in 2-3 months.
- New renewable projects under construction and commissioning phases indicate active orderbook management and capacity addition.
