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    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·7 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    AVTL delivered a strong Q2 FY26 performance characterized by robust double-digit growth in both liquid and gas segments. The company is benefiting significantly from its debt repayment strategy, which led to a massive jump in net profit. Management is aggressively pursuing a multi-port expansion strategy under 'Project GATI', with significant new capacities in LPG, Ammonia, and liquids slated for commissioning over the next 12-18 months.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue from operations grew 26.2% YoY to ₹187.6 crores in Q2 FY26.

    • Operating EBITDA increased 25.8% YoY to ₹137.4 crores, driven by capacity additions.

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 141.8% YoY to ₹53.9 crores, aided by a 61% reduction in interest costs.

    • Liquid terminalling revenue rose 28.3% YoY to ₹106 crore with improved realizations of ₹2,500 per CBM.

    • Gas terminalling revenue increased 23.7% YoY to ₹81.5 crore; throughput reached 0.68 million metric tons.

    • Announced proposed acquisition of 75% stake in Hindustan Aegis LPG Limited (HALPG) to enter the East Coast market.

    • Management reiterated a massive ₹10,000 crore (USD 1.2 billion) capex target by FY27 and USD 5 billion by 2030.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹187.6 Cr+26.2%YoY
    2. 02Operating EBITDA₹137.4 Cr+25.8%YoY
    3. 03PAT₹53.9 Cr+141.8%YoY
    4. 04Gas Throughput0.68 Mn+30.7%QoQ
    5. 05Liquid Revenue Realization₹2,500+11.1%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    • Liquid Terminalling₹106 Cr56.5%
    • Gas Terminalling₹81.5 Cr43.5%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capex
    Cumulative Capital Expenditure
    USD 1.2 billion
    		High
    Capex
    Aggregate CAPEX
    USD 5 billion
    		Medium
    Capacity
    Liquid Storage Capacity
    3 million CBM
    		High
    Capacity
    Ammonia Terminals
    8-10 terminals
    		Medium
    Debt
    Gearing Ratio
    0.6x
    		High

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Pipeline Connectivity Delays

    Full utilization of new LPG terminals at Pipavav and Kandla depends on the operationalization of KGPL and JLPL pipelines, expected by Q4 FY26. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Increased Depreciation and Lease Rents

    JNPA expansion carries higher lease rents under INDAS 116, which increases non-cash depreciation and interest costs. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Land Allotment Timing

    Aggressive liquid capacity targets (3m CBM) rely on finalizing two more land parcels and a new port. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Refused to provide specific volume numbers for liquid terminalling, stating it is 'not relevant' compared to capacity.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “The gas EBITDA per ton remains just a shade under 1100... The liquid realization, if you look at the revenue, we have improved to 2500 now, as against around 2250 the previous quarter.”

    Provides the unit economics necessary to model future profitability as new capacities come online.

    asked by Neeloptal Sahu, JM Financials

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Aggressive Expansion via Project GATI

    AVTL is executing a large-scale expansion program to solidify its position as India's largest independent tank storage operator. Key projects include the ₹1,675 crore expansion at JNPA, which adds 318,100 CBM of liquid and 77,286 MT of LPG capacity. The company is also entering the East Coast through the 75% acquisition of HALPG in Haldia, adding 25,000 MT of LPG capacity and an exclusive agreement with HPCL until 2038.

    02

    Financial De-leveraging Drives PAT Surge

    A standout feature of the Q2 results was the 141.8% YoY growth in PAT to ₹53.9 crores. This was primarily driven by a 61% reduction in interest costs following substantial repayment of bank borrowings. Management maintains a disciplined financial profile with a target gearing ratio of 0.6x and a maximum EBITDA cap of 3.5x, ensuring that the massive ₹10,000 crore capex plan remains sustainable.

    03

    Gas Division Poised for Step-Up Growth

    While gas throughput was 0.68 million tons in Q2, management expects a significant 'step-up' from Q4 FY26. This optimism is tied to the operationalization of the Kandla-Gorakhpur (KGPL) and Jamnagar-Loni (JLPL) pipelines. Once fully connected, Kandla alone will have access to 12 million tons of pipeline evacuation capacity, which management believes will necessitate further tank expansions by 2028-29.

    04

    Strategic Pivot to Green Ammonia

    AVTL is diversifying into the green energy value chain, starting with India's first independent Ammonia terminal at Pipavav (36,000 MT capacity). This ₹525 crore project is backed by a 15-year take-or-pay agreement with Hindustan Zinc. Management aims to scale this to 8-10 Ammonia terminals by 2030, positioning the company to benefit from India's green hydrogen mission.

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    Long-term Infrastructure Roadmap to 2030

    The company has set an ambitious target of USD 5 billion in aggregate capex by 2030. This includes expanding from 6 ports currently to potentially 12 ports. A major pillar of this growth is a non-binding MoU to invest ₹20,000 crores in the upcoming Vadhavan Port. Liquid capacity is projected to grow from the current 1.7 million CBM to 3 million CBM by December 2026, driven by new land allotments in Kochi, Mangalore, and Haldia.

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