Adani Power faces a critical Q1 FY27 as it balances an aggressive 23.7 GW capacity expansion program against a volatile macro environment and regulatory hurdles in Rajasthan. Investors will be looking for updates on the commissioning status of the Korba Phase-II project and the company's ability to maintain its margin trajectory amid shifting coal policies and currency headwinds.
| Results date | July 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Quarter | Q1 FY 2026-2027 |
| Previous quarter revenue | Rs. 15,059 Cr |
| Previous quarter PAT | Rs. 4,271 Cr |
| Previous quarter EBITDA margin | 37.0% |
| Net debt (latest quarter) | Rs. 45,022 Cr |
| Market cap | Rs. 414,524.49 Cr |
| CMP | Rs. 214.95 |
The Board of Directors will meet on July 22, 2026, to consider and approve standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
An investor and analyst call is scheduled for July 23, 2026.
The company enters Q1 FY27 with a strong summer demand tailwind, as all-India peak demand reached 270.82 GW during the quarter. With 95% of operating capacity now tied up under long-term PPAs, the business model remains insulated from merchant market volatility, supported by the full-quarter benefit of the GST compensation cess removal which lowers generation costs by 17–18 paise/kWh. However, management faces a challenging environment regarding finance costs, as the rupee's depreciation to the Rs. 93–94/USD range creates headwinds for debt servicing and working capital. The recent rejection of the 3,200 MW Rajasthan PPA by the RERC represents a near-term regulatory overhang for the Kawai plant, though this is partially offset by the new 1,600 MW PPA signed with MSEDCL in July 2026. Looking ahead, the upcoming call will likely focus on the commissioning timeline for the 1.32 GW Korba Phase-II project and the trajectory of net debt as the company executes its Rs. 25,000 Cr capex plan for FY27.
Korba Phase-II commissioning status
Performance vs Guidance Tracking
Operating metric trajectory
Risks and headwinds to monitor
The company reported continuing revenue of Rs. 15,059 Cr in Q4 FY26, representing an 18.4% increase QoQ. This growth was driven by higher PPA tariff contributions, increased volumes, and the integration of the Butibori plant.
As of Q4 FY26, the company reduced its open merchant capacity to approximately 5%. Management aims to further lower this exposure to 3-4% over the next 6-7 years to enhance revenue stability.
The company is targeting a total capacity of 42 GW by FY31-32, with 18.15 GW currently operational. While 13.3 GW of expansion capacity is already tied up under PPAs, near-term commissioning targets for FY27 and FY28 have been revised downward by approximately 6 months due to resource constraints.
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