Vedanta Ltd

Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 1orderbook: No information
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capex

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

- Vedanta Limited is actively investing in new infill wells and the ASP (Advanced Secondary Processing) project in the oil and gas business to boost near-term volumes and revenue (Page 19). - CAPEX spend for the current fiscal is expected to be in the range of $1.5 to $1.6 billion, with 9 months already having spent about $1.15 billion, aiming for a $1.9 billion target (Page 16). - The zinc Phase-2 expansion project at Zinc International is underway, targeting commissioning in FY '26 (Pages 5, 10). - The integrated smelter refinery project in Saudi Arabia has a planned investment of $2 billion over multiple years; currently in early stages (Pages 13). - Vedanta's smelter expansion aims to commission an additional 250,000 tons per annum by FY '27/'28 (Page 5). - Focus on CAPEX to arrest production decline and increase volumes in oil and gas, including investments in infill wells and ASP injection (Pages 8-9, 19).
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Aluminum volumes expected to exceed 2.4 million tons by FY '25 end, with smelter expansion targeting commissioning of an additional 250,000 tons per annum by FY '27/'28. - Alumina captive production to gradually increase, meeting 70% of requirements by FY '26. - Zinc International Phase-2 expansion commissioning targeted in FY '26, aiming for improved volumes. - KCM copper production ramping up to 160-180 kilotons per month in FY '26, with a run rate reaching pre-liquidation levels; annualized production forecasted around 150-200 kilotons next year. - Oil & gas production to stabilize and potentially increase in H2 FY '26 due to ASP injection and infill wells. - Iron ore production expected to rise 20-25% next year with 240-250 kilotons from Gamsberg and Black Mountain. - Merchant power capacity to reach 5 Gigawatts within 12-15 months, supporting volume growth. - Overall strong volume and revenue growth anticipated through FY '26 and beyond with improved operational efficiencies.
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margin

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

- Vedanta expects transformational growth in FY '26, driven by completion of key growth and integration projects placing businesses in the top decile of the global cost curve (Page 5). - Zinc International's Phase-2 expansion commissioning targeted in FY '26, with expected improved production and EBITDA growth continuing into FY '26 and beyond (Pages 5, 18, 10). - Aluminum volumes projected to slightly exceed 2.4 million tons by year-end FY '25 with alumina cost reductions expected, supporting margin improvement (Page 16). - Oil & Gas production is expected to stabilize and improve in H2 FY '26 due to investments in infill wells and ASP project, contributing to volume uplift and sustaining EBITDA (Pages 19, 9). - KCM Copper operations ramping up with anticipated strong performance in coming year, targeting 150-200 KT production, contributing positively to earnings (Pages 10, 17). - Vedanta aims to deliver highest-ever EBITDA in FY '25 and continued volume growth with structural cost initiatives to enhance profitability and EPS (Pages 5, 6).
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The provided transcript from Vedanta Limited's Q3 FY25 earnings call does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion mainly focuses on financial performance, production updates, debt status, project commissioning timelines, and operational efficiency. Key points covered include: - Strong Q3 EBITDA and profit growth with focus on operational execution and cost leadership. - Progress on key projects: aluminum smelter expansions, alumina refinery ramp-up, zinc plant progress. - Debt reduction efforts and refinancing achievements at Vedanta Resources and Vedanta Limited. - Commissioning of power plants Meenakshi and Athena scheduled for FY26. - Bauxite and coal mine commissioning expected in FY26. - No direct information on order book or pending order volumes. Hence, no specific data on order book or pending orders is available in the disclosed content.
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- No explicit mention of new fundraising through debt or equity in the current call. - Focus remains on deleveraging and refinancing existing debt, including restructuring the $3.1 billion bond portfolio with longer maturities and better terms. - Cash and cash equivalents stand robust at Rs. 21,138 crores, aiding liquidity and reducing need for immediate financing. - QIP and equity offers mentioned as past actions supporting cash position. - No specific discussions or guidance on fresh equity or debt raising planned for near term. - Strategic priorities are on optimizing capital structure, cost leadership, and deleveraging rather than new fundraising. - Project CAPEX funded from internal cash flows and minimal near-term external funding expected.