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GPUIL Q1FY27: Revenue ₹17.5bn, EBITDA ₹5.0bn, PAT -₹339mn; net debt ₹93bn; smart metering progress
Business overview
- Core segments: energy generation, smart metering, and transportation & urban infra.
- GPUIL 2.0 focuses on brownfield expansion, renewables, smart metering, and EV charging.
Operational highlights
- Smart Metering: 7.57 million meters installed; contract value ₹75.9 bn; 22 districts.
- Milestones extended to 31 Mar 2028; Bosch software and 10% BGSW stake.
- DFC Eastern Corridor project completed and handed over to DFCCIL; World Bank funded.
- Kamalanga and Warora energy PLFs at Q1FY27: 87% and 90% respectively.
- EPC: DFCC projects completed; 133 km toll/annuity assets; 450 km Eastern Corridor scope.
Financial performance
- Total income declined 1% YoY to ₹17.5 bn; ex-Other income ₹17.1 bn (+3% YoY).
- EBITDA ₹5.0 bn; margin 28%.
- PAT (consolidated) negative ₹339 mn in Q1FY27.
- Net debt ₹93.0 bn; QoQ net debt up ₹1.4 bn; gross debt down ₹0.8 bn.
Strategic priorities & outlook
- GPUIL 2.0: focus on conventional+renewable energy, smart metering, EV charging, and energy trading.
- Refinance Warora to mobilize cash flows and de-leverage.
- Target airports, electronics, automotive, logistics; pursue Railway EPC/PPP.
Risks & governance
- Overdue receivables around ₹6.8 bn; steps to expedite settlement and litigation proceeds.
- Litigation/claims in EPC projects; some claims already considered; denovo arbitration risk noted.
- Governance: ESG initiatives highlighted; no material changes disclosed.