
Vedanta Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
Yes
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue 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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