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    Adani Energy Solutions Limited

    ADANIENSOL
    Power·22 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    Adani Energy Solutions Limited reported Q1 FY27 results highlighting its successful transition to a full-scale utility with all four business verticals now operational. The company demonstrated strong project execution with a quarterly capex of ~INR3,500 crores, significantly expanding its smart metering and energy solutions capabilities. While facing some market-driven variability in energy solutions, management is focused on capital discipline and securing long-term contracts to ensure sustained growth and value creation.

    Highlights

    5

    • Transitioned to a full-scale utility with four core businesses (transmission, distribution, smart metering, energy solutions) now fully operational.

    • Achieved significant growth in transmission and energy solutions, with distribution and smart metering growing at a stable pace.

    • Deployed a substantial quarterly capex of approximately INR3,500 crores, demonstrating strong execution on project pipeline.

    • Expanded smart metering footprint significantly, reaching 1.34 crores installations and an order book of 2.46 crores, further bolstered by the IntelliSmart acquisition to 4.7 crores meters.

    • Successfully tied up ~5,000 megawatts of green energy supply capacity and ~350 megawatts of C&I customers for the Energy Solutions platform, with a market opportunity of 7.5 GW+ by 2031.

    Concerns

    2

    • Perceived quarter-on-quarter decline in smart metering operating revenue/EBITDA (Q1 FY27 vs Q4 FY26) due to accounting treatment, though actual operating revenue from commissioned meters increased from INR68 crores to INR161 crores.

    • Potential for P&L variability in the Energy Solutions business due to market prices and demand fluctuations (e.g., delayed monsoon), which management aims to mitigate by tying up sales to purchases.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Energy Solutions EBIT₹590 Cr
    2. 02Energy Solutions Long-term PPA Revenue₹1,838 Cr
    3. 03Smart Metering Operating Revenue₹161 Cr
    4. 04Energy Solutions Services Revenue₹30 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Energy Solutions
    ₹590 Cr EBIT₹1,838 Cr Revenue (Position-taking)3,325 MUs Volume (Position-taking)₹30 Cr Revenue (Services/Trading)9,800 MUs Volume (Services/Trading)
    Smart Metering
    ₹161 Cr Operating Revenue (commissioned meters)
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    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    5,000 MW

    as of 2026-06-30

    quantified

    Composition

    Mix2 products
    • Energy Solutions Supply Side Capacity5,000 MW100.0%
    • Smart Metering Order Book2.46 crores0.0%

    Share of order book by product (derived from disclosed amounts)

    Pipeline

    other

    Annual bidding opportunity for transmission projects (central + state)

    "The company has a diversified order book across smart metering and energy solutions, with a robust pipeline in transmission."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹3,500 crores

    M&A

    IntelliSmart

    acquisition · pending regulatory

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Smart Metering Balance Tenders
    10-11 crores meters
    		Medium
    Capacity
    Energy Solutions Market Opportunity
    7.5 gigawatt+
    		High
    Capacity
    KPS HVDC Commissioning
    December 2029
    		High
    Capacity
    Rajasthan HVDC Commissioning
    Beginning of 2029
    		High
    Capex
    Annual Capex Addition (Transmission)
    INR20,000-25,000 crores
    		High
    Capex
    STU Projects Annual Volume
    INR20,000-25,000 crores
    		High
    Market Share
    Transmission Market Share
    25%
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    Energy Solutions Sales Tie-up Progress

    next quarter
    CurrentContracted supply capacity, sales side to be tied up soon.
    TargetSales side tied up for most of the contracted capacity.

    Why it matters

    Reduces P&L variability and ensures sustained revenue from the Energy Solutions business.

    So we would not want to have that kind of variability on our P&L. To start with, we contracted this capacity and now we hope to tie up the sales side very soon.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Energy Solutions P&L Variability

    Market prices and demand fluctuations (e.g., delayed monsoon) can lead to variability in P&L if positions are kept open. Management aims to mitigate this by tying up sales to purchases. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Right-of-Way (ROW) Challenges in Transmission

    ROW challenges are an industry-specific issue for transmission projects. Management addresses this by working in parallel with state machinery and leveraging regional presence for better execution. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Delay in Parallel Licenses Approval

    The status of parallel licenses is pending with the commission, with no movement, as the Maharashtra government awaits a central government tariff policy amendment. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “As far as return profile of IntelliSmart is concerned, more or less, it will be on a similar line that we have because what we have done in the last two years that we have also reduced our capex and opex utilizing our scale.”

    Clarifies the expected profitability and synergy benefits from the IntelliSmart acquisition, indicating a consistent return profile.

    asked by Lavina Quadros, Jefferies

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Performance and Business Transition

    Adani Energy Solutions Limited has successfully transitioned into a full-scale utility, with all four business verticals—transmission, distribution, smart metering, and energy solutions—now fully operational. The company reported significant growth in its transmission and energy solutions segments during Q1 FY27, while distribution and smart metering maintained a stable growth trajectory. This diversified operational base is expected to drive consistent quarter-on-quarter results.

    02

    Energy Solutions Platform Scaling and Strategy

    The Energy Solutions platform has been fully scaled up and operationalized, securing approximately 5,000 megawatts of supply capacity, primarily from green energy sources. The company has also tied up with around 350 megawatts of C&I customers, with expectations for more long-term contracts soon. The business operates on a two-pronged strategy: taking positions on capacity for higher margins and providing service-based solutions, with a focus on converting revenues into annuity-kind to minimize P&L volatility.

    03

    Smart Metering Business Expansion

    Adani Energy Solutions has completed the installation of 1.34 crores (13.4 million) smart meters cumulatively, with an existing order book of 2.46 crores (24.6 million) meters. The ongoing acquisition of IntelliSmart, pending CCI approval, is set to significantly expand the company's smart metering portfolio to approximately 4.7 crores (47 million) meters. Management expects a similar return profile from IntelliSmart due to leveraging existing scale for capex and opex reduction, with remaining tenders for 10-11 crores meters in states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana.

    04

    Transmission Sector Outlook and Capex Plans

    The transmission business anticipates robust growth, with HVDC projects like KPS HVDC and Rajasthan HVDC expected to be commissioned around December 2029 and early 2029, respectively. The company foresees annual bidding opportunities of approximately INR1 lakh crores, combining central and state projects. Adani Energy Solutions aims to maintain its 25% market share in transmission, targeting annual capex additions of INR20,000-25,000 crores, with a minimum of INR20,000-25,000 crores expected from STU projects annually.

    05

    Capital Discipline and Execution Focus

    The company demonstrated strong execution by deploying a quarterly capex of approximately INR3,500 crores in Q1 FY27, focusing on realizing logged-in opportunities. Management emphasized its commitment to execution discipline and capital discipline to consistently reduce the cost of capital and improve credit quality. While Right-of-Way challenges persist in transmission, the company employs parallel strategies and leverages its regional presence to mitigate these issues effectively.

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