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Adani Power Ltd, a part of Adani portfolio companies, today announced the financial results for the fourth quarter ended 31st March 2024.
The operating performance for Q4 FY 2023-24 includes the 1600 MW Godda Ultra-supercritical Thermal Power Plant (“USCTPP”) of APL’s subsidiary Adani Power (Jharkhand) Limited (APJL), which was commissioned in Q1 FY 2023-24.
During the fourth quarter as well as the Financial Year 2023-24, higher volumes were contributed by almost all plants led by Mundra, the newly commissioned Godda plant, Udupi, and Mahan. Domestic power sales volumes continued to be driven by growing power demand across India, and offtake under Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) was further supported by falling prices of imported coal and alternate fuel.
In Q4 FY 2023-24, post satisfactory resolution of all major regulatory matters, tariffs under PPAs have adequate fuel cost recovery, leading to reduction in one-time prior period revenue recognition. The reported revenues of Rs. 13,882 Crore for the quarter include prior period items of Rs. 94 Crore pertaining to regulatory orders, as compared to Rs. 131 Crores included in Q4 FY 2022-23 reported revenues of Rs. 10,795 Crore.
Besides, the continuing EBITDA for the quarter grew strongly by 126% to Rs. 5,273 Crore as compared to Rs. 2,329 Crore for Q4 FY 2022-23 due to lower import fuel prices, higher merchant sales contribution, and the addition of Godda operating profit.
The depreciation charge and finance cost for the quarter increased to Rs. 990 Crore and Rs. 820 Crore respectively due to the commissioning of the Godda project. However, increase in finance costs was moderated due to reduction borrowings as well as a reduction in interest rates after credit rating upgrades.
This enduring improvement in operating profitability has resulted in a sharp growth in Profit Before Tax to Rs. 3,558 Crore for the quarter, as compared to Rs. 898 Crore for Q4 FY 2022-23.
APL ended FY 2023-24 with a stronger balance sheet and sound liquidity following stellar performance during the year. As of 31st March 2024, Total Shareholders’ Funds grew to Rs. 43,145 Crore while Net Total Debt came down to Rs. 26,545 Crore, as compared to Rs. 29,876 Crore and Rs. 39,434 Crore respectively as on 31st March 2023.
Commenting on the quarterly results, Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, said, “As India transitions to a more sustainable energy future, the Adani Portfolio of companies will continue to provide innovative, reliable, and scalable solutions to support the nation’s economic growth and help realise the aspirations of its billion plus citizens. Adani Power is a key component of our long-term strategy, supplying reliable base load power across a vast part of the country, executing benchmark-setting projects, creating assets of national importance, and acting as the balancing supply to enable greater integration of renewables in the grid. We are committed to continuous innovation across businesses and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.”
Mr. S B Khyalia, CEO, Adani Power Limited, said, "Adani Power has posted yet another outstanding quarter demonstrating its core strengths, capping a year of exceptional operational and financial performance in a fitting testimony to its sound strategy and operational excellence. On our journey to achieve the Company’s vision, we are focusing on tech-enabled reliability enhancement, reduction in cost of generation, and improvement in plant efficiency. Adani Power is committed to empowering lives and contributing to India’s energy security by anticipating the need for sustainable, affordable, and reliable power supply and serving it by building capacities in a timely and cost-effective manner.”
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