Adani Total Gas

Adani Total Gas reported a 16% YoY volume growth to 267 MMSCM in Q1 FY26, driven by a 21% increase in CNG volume to 185 MMSCM. The company expanded its network to 650 CNG stations and 14,197-inch kilometers of steel pipeline, now serving almost 1 million domestic connections and 9,456 industrial & commercial consumers. Additionally, 3,801 EV charge points with 39 MW capacity have been installed across 26 states and Union territories.

Revenue grew 21% YoY to INR 1,491 crores in Q1 FY26, primarily fueled by the robust CNG segment. Despite higher gas costs due to reduced APM allocation and reliance on more expensive sources, the company delivered an EBITDA of INR 301 crores and a Profit After Tax of INR 162 crores. Management emphasized a prudent pricing strategy to ensure sustainable volume growth.

Management highlighted continuous efforts to build a robust gas sourcing portfolio and enhance operational efficiency to ensure 100% reliability of PNG and CNG supply. While higher gas costs were incurred, these were passed through 'calibratedly' to consumers, resulting in a 'slight dip' in net profit but maintaining growth traction. APM allocation for CNG has reduced to 36%, necessitating replacement with higher-priced gas.

The company anticipates a positive impact from the new PNGRB regulation, which will place CGD (home PNG and CNG) under Zone 1 tariff irrespective of distance. While the exact revised tariff is pending, management expects a 'moderate increase' from the current INR 42 Zone 1 tariff, which is seen as a 'very good development' for CGD growth, despite the current Zone 2 tariff being around INR 80.

CNG volume growth remained strong at 21% YoY, with existing GAs showing 'double-digit growth' and newer GAs exhibiting '30% plus' Y-o-Y growth, contributing 65% and 35% of total volume respectively. In contrast, PNG volume grew 6% YoY, with industrial PNG growing 'a little over 5%', partly impacted by seasonality (winter months) and competition from alternate fuels. PNG industrial accounts for 70% of PNG volume, domestic 24%, and commercial 6%.

Adani Total Gas plans a capex of INR 900-1,000 crores for FY26, with a larger outlay of INR 3,500-3,700 crores over the next 2-3 years. This investment is primarily aimed at network creation, especially in the 11th round Geographical Areas, and the expansion of CNG stations and steel pipeline infrastructure. The capex strategy prioritizes CNG stations over PNG and domestic connections.

The company's ESG rating improved from Adequate to Strong by CRISIL, achieving a CRISIL ESG 61 rating, reflecting its dedicated focus on sustainability. A strategic agreement with Jio-BP was also highlighted, aimed at leveraging each other's infrastructure to accelerate the addition of DODO and CODO CNG stations and expand the e-mobility business by setting up EV charging stations.