Vedanta LtdQ2 FY24

Vedanta Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹259P/E: 9.5Market Cap: ₹1.0L CrSector: Diversified Metals

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Vedanta is at an inflection point accelerating volume growth across its portfolio.
  • Aluminum sector: Expected first metal from the 435,000 tons per annum BALCO smelter by FY25; bauxite capacity to increase to 9 million tons per annum; coal mines capacity expansion from 3.6 to 34 million tons per annum.
  • Zinc sector: Growth projects include a 150,000 tons per annum roster project and a 510,000 tons per annum fertilizer project; Zinc International progressing with Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion.
  • Iron ore: Plans to expand Karnataka mine from 6 million tons to 10 million tons and Liberia mine from 1.5 million tons to 5 million tons.
  • Ferrochrome: Capacity expansion from 150,000 to 450,000 tons per annum with INR2,650 crore capex approved.
  • Copper: Priority to restart Tuticorin operations.
  • Port business under VGCB targeting volume rise to about 10 million tons.
  • Overall, growth driven by project deliveries and anticipated commodity price improvements.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Vedanta Limited has about $1.2 billion debt maturing in the second half of FY'24 (Q3 and Q4), mainly INR9,500 to 9,600 crores, which they plan to repay or refinance.
  • The company expects free cash flow in the second half post-capex to cover these maturities and is actively engaging multiple bankers and financial institutions for refinancing options.
  • Ajay Goel expressed comfort and confidence in managing refinancing or repayment, indicating multiple options are available.
  • Vedanta Resources has $1 billion bonds maturing in Q4 FY'24 and no intercompany loans due in the current fiscal; refinancing is underway.
  • No specific announcements of new equity fundraising were mentioned.
  • Discussions on options like securitization of brand fees are ongoing but no concrete decisions or plans were shared yet.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Vedanta is investing in growing and debottlenecking its steel and iron ore mine business, including hiring experienced personnel.
  • Capex for Oil & Gas to maintain production includes drilling 25-30 infill wells annually costing around $150-200 million.
  • Board has approved capex of about INR2,650 crores for expanding FACOR's ferrochrome production from 150,000 tpa to 450,000 tpa, strengthening market position.
  • Zinc International progressing with Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion.
  • Iron ore mines expanding: Karnataka (6 to 7.2 to 10 million tons), Liberia (1.5 to 5 million tons), operationalizing Goa and Orissa mines.
  • Aluminum mining projects and value-added product (VAP) expansions are progressing but have experienced minor delays.
  • Vedanta's group company Serentica is developing thousands of MW of hybrid renewable power capacity (solar, wind, pumped hydro) to power energy-intensive projects like ferrochrome by 2024-2026.
  • Overall, Vedanta continues capex focused on vertical integration, operational excellence, and growth.

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