TORNTPOWER - Torrent Power

📊 NSE: TORNTPOWER 🏢 Power Generation And Supply 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 14:27

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated operating income grew 5.3% YoY to INR 27,268 Cr in FY24. In Q2 FY26, Thermal Generation contribution increased by INR 293 Cr (primarily from merchant power and LNG sales), while the Distribution business adjusted contribution grew by INR 11 Cr. Renewable generation adjusted contribution decreased by INR 20 Cr due to lower wind resources.

Geographic Revenue Split

Revenue is concentrated in Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Surat, Gandhinagar, Dahej, Dholera), Maharashtra (Bhiwandi, SMK), Uttar Pradesh (Agra), and the Union Territory of DNHDD. Regulated businesses across these regions account for 60% of total revenue and 77% of EBITDA.

Profitability Margins

Adjusted PAT margin stood at 6.9% in FY24, a decline from 8.3% in FY23. Reported PBT for Q2 FY26 was INR 979 Cr, a 42% increase from INR 689 Cr in Q2 FY25, driven by higher merchant power gains and improved PLFs at gas-based plants.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA is heavily supported by regulated businesses (77% contribution). Core profitability in Q2 FY26 was bolstered by a INR 304 Cr increase in merchant power and LNG sales, though partially offset by INR 11 Cr in higher O&M and FX variations.

Capital Expenditure

Planned capex of INR 22,000-25,000 Cr for FY25-FY27. This includes INR 19,000-20,000 Cr for 3 GW of renewable projects, INR 1,200-1,400 Cr for transmission projects, and INR 4,000 Cr for distribution network augmentation. An additional INR 13,000 Cr is planned for 3 GW of pumped storage projects.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Maintains a 'CRISIL AA+/Stable' rating. Borrowing costs are influenced by a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.2x (FY24), which is expected to peak above 3.0x in FY26 due to heavy capex before moderating. The company raised INR 3,500 Cr via QIP in Q3 FY25 to fund equity requirements.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Natural Gas and RLNG (Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas) are the primary fuel sources, with RLNG sales and thermal generation accounting for 11.42% of turnover. Renewable energy (Wind and Solar) serves as the other major generation input.

Import Sources

Natural gas is sourced via international LNG markets. Operations are centered in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh for distribution and generation.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically named, but the company utilizes long-term LNG contracts and has executed ISDA agreements with international counterparties to hedge price fluctuations linked to Brent indices.

Capacity Expansion

Current renewable capacity is 1.6 GW operational with a 3 GW pipeline under construction. Thermal capacity includes the 1,200 MW DGEN gas-based plant. Planned expansion includes 3 GW of pumped storage capacity.

Raw Material Costs

Fuel costs are subject to volatility in the LNG market. The company manages 'Take or Pay' obligations by selling merchant power and RLNG. Easing natural gas prices in H1 FY25 allowed the DGEN plant to increase PLF to 29% from 7% YoY.

Manufacturing Efficiency

DGEN plant PLF improved to 29% in H1 FY25. Distribution efficiency is high with nearly 100% collection efficiency in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Surat.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution is the core business, with 60% of revenue derived from regulated T&D. The company serves over 4 million consumers directly.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

4-5%

Growth Strategy

Growth is driven by a massive transition toward renewables (3 GW pipeline) and energy storage (3 GW pumped storage). The company is also expanding its distribution footprint through new licenses (DNHDD) and industrial regions (Dholera SIR), while leveraging a regulated 14-15.5% post-tax ROE model.

Products & Services

Electricity distribution to domestic, industrial, and commercial consumers; Thermal and Renewable power generation; RLNG (Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas) sales.

Brand Portfolio

Torrent Power

New Products/Services

Expansion into Pumped Hydro Storage (3 GW) and Green Hydrogen; newly commissioned 381 MWp solar capacity contributed to Q2 FY26 results.

Market Expansion

Targeting new distribution areas and inorganic generation capacity growth to support increasing demand in existing distribution regions.

Market Share & Ranking

Sole distribution licensee for Ahmedabad, Surat, Gandhinagar, and DNHDD; second licensee for Dahej SEZ and Dholera SIR.

Strategic Alliances

Joint Venture in DNHDD (51% shareholding); Energy Storage Facility Agreement executed with MSEDCL for pumped storage projects.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward decarbonization and firm dispatchable renewable energy. Torrent is positioning itself by pivoting from thermal-heavy to a mix of 4.6 GW+ renewables and storage to meet green energy mandates.

Competitive Landscape

Faces competition from 'Open Access' where industrial consumers buy power directly from the grid, and from other private utilities in second-licensee areas like Dholera.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on 'perpetual' licenses in major urban centers and high operational efficiency (T&D losses as low as 0.4%). These regulated assets provide high barriers to entry and stable, predictable cash flows.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to national power demand, which supported higher PLFs for thermal assets. GDP growth drives the 4-5% demand growth in distribution circles.

Consumer Behavior

Industrial consumers in new regions are increasingly seeking direct grid access or self-sourcing, impacting the company's projected sales growth in those specific zones.

Geopolitical Risks

Global LNG price volatility, influenced by geopolitical events, directly impacts the viability of the 1,200 MW DGEN gas plant and merchant power margins.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

MoP draft guidelines require 50% de-recognition of regulatory assets if not approved within 3 years, and 100% if not approved within 5 years, posing a risk to the INR 3,157 Cr recognized regulatory claim.

Environmental Compliance

Focus on ESG to enhance stakeholder confidence for market borrowings. High environmental impact of thermal generation is being mitigated by a shift toward a 3 GW renewable pipeline.

Taxation Policy Impact

Effective tax rates are managed alongside regulated ROE; PBT to PAT conversion showed a 6.9% PAT margin on INR 27,268 Cr revenue in FY24.

Legal Contingencies

Unrecognized disputed regulatory claims stood at INR 953 Cr as of year-end. Recognized regulatory assets of INR 3,157 Cr are subject to commission approval and carrying cost allowances.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Implementation risk for the 3 GW renewable pipeline and 3 GW pumped storage projects (total capex >INR 32,000 Cr) could lead to cost overruns or delayed cash generation.

Geographic Concentration Risk

Heavy concentration in Gujarat, particularly the Ahmedabad-Surat-Dahej belt, making the company sensitive to regional industrial policy and weather events (e.g., Asana cyclone impact).

Third Party Dependencies

Dependency on gas suppliers and transporters for the DGEN plant; 'Take or Pay' obligations create financial risk if power cannot be sold competitively.