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    Inox Wind Q1 FY27 earnings call

    INOXWIND
    Capital Goods·7 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Inox Wind reported a strong Q1 FY27 with consolidated revenue of INR872 crores and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 27%, driven by its strategic pivot towards equipment supply. The company secured a robust order backlog of 4.4 GW, providing multi-year visibility. INOX Green also demonstrated solid growth, and the demerger of its infrastructure business was completed, positioning it as an asset-light O&M player. Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year guidance despite past challenges.

    Highlights

    5
    • Strong Q1 FY27 financial performance for Inox Wind with revenue of INR872 crores and adjusted EBITDA of INR237 crores, reflecting a 27% margin.

    • Significant order backlog of 4.4 GW as of July 2026, ensuring execution visibility for 24-36 months.

    • Strategic pivot towards equipment supply is progressing well, with 59% of third-party order book now equipment supply, expected to improve working capital.

    • INOX Green showed robust growth with 17% YoY revenue increase and 19% YoY EBITDA growth in Q1 FY27.

    • Completion of INOX Green's demerger of power evacuation infrastructure business into INOX Renewable Solutions, aiming for an asset-light O&M model.

    Concerns

    3
    • Management acknowledged past misses on guidance but expressed confidence in current strategy and future delivery.

    • Analyst concern regarding high trade receivables, though management expects improvement with the pivot to equipment supply.

    • Analyst question on funding for acquisitions was not fully addressed due to a 'silent period'.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue (Consol)₹872 Cr
    2. 02Adjusted EBITDA (Consol)₹237 Cr
    3. 03EBITDA Margin (Consol)27%
    4. 04PBT (Consol)₹95 Cr
    5. 05PAT (Consol)₹64 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    INOX Green Energy Services Limited
    ₹101 Cr Total Income₹57 Cr EBITDA₹54 Cr PBT₹41 Cr PAT₹55 Cr Cash PAT
    List

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 4.4 gigawatt

    as of 2026-07-31

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 0.7 gigawatt

    Execution

    clear execution visibility for more than 24 to 36 months

    Composition

    Mix2 contract types
    • Equipment Supply (Third-Party)60.0%
    • Turnkey (Third-Party)40.0%

    Share of order book by contract type

    "The company has a strong order book providing multi-year visibility, with a growing share of equipment supply orders, and expects more orders from INOX Clean Energy and other tenders."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    M&A

    Power Evacuation Infrastructure Business (from INOX Green)

    divestment · closed

    M&A

    Wind World India Limited

    acquisition · pending regulatory · AUM ₹4.5 gigawatt

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    75%
    High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin (Consol)
    20-22%
    High
    Business Mix
    H2 Business Contribution
    70-75%
    High
    Business Mix
    H1 Business Contribution
    25%
    High
    Margin (INOX Green)
    O&M Business EBITDA Margin
    50%
    High
    Profitability (INOX Green)
    Annualized EBITDA
    INR600 crores
    High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    INOX Green acquisition of Wind World India Limited completion

    Q2 FY27
    CurrentApproval received, formalities pending
    TargetFormalities completed, financial consolidation begins

    Why it matters

    This acquisition is a significant milestone for INOX Green, expected to bring substantial business synergies and financial consolidation.

    The acquisition formalities are expected to be completed in quarter 2 FY27, post which the financial consolidation will take place.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Execution delays and working capital stress due to turnkey projects

    Past challenges with turnkey projects led to working capital issues and execution delays, which the pivot to equipment supply aims to mitigate.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Past misses on financial guidance

    Analysts highlighted a pattern of missing guidance in previous quarters, though management expressed confidence in the current strategy.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Disruptions during strategic pivot from turnkey to equipment supply

    Management noted that strategic shifts can cause disruptions, but the current pivot is expected to yield long-term benefits and financial robustness.Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “These are enabling resolutions we have done. Beyond that, we cannot comment right now as we are in the silent period.”

    Management avoided providing details on funding for recent acquisitions and potential equity dilution, citing a 'silent period'.

    asked by Vikash Agarwal

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance and Strategic Pivot

    In Q1 FY27, Inox Wind reported a consolidated revenue of INR872 crores, with an adjusted EBITDA of INR237 crores, translating to a 27% EBITDA margin. The company also achieved a PBT of INR95 crores, PAT of INR64 crores, and cash profit of INR153 crores. This performance reflects the resilience of operations post the strategic pivot towards increasing the share of equipment supply in the order mix. Management expects this initiative to yield long-term benefits and reflect meaningfully in financials from Q3 onwards.

    02

    Robust Order Book and Future Visibility

    As of July 2026, Inox Wind's order book stands at approximately 4.4 gigawatts, providing clear execution visibility for 24 to 36 months. The share of equipment supply in the third-party order book is approximately 60%, with the remaining 40% being turnkey. New orders include an MOU for 1.5 gigawatts with INOX Clean Energy (500 MW firm orders signed) and a 200 MW LOA from NLC India, both of which are turnkey projects. The company anticipates securing more orders this year, particularly from INOX Clean Energy.

    03

    INOX Green's Strong Q1 FY27 Performance and Acquisitions

    INOX Green Energy Services Limited reported a total income of INR101 crores in Q1 FY27, marking a 17% year-on-year increase. EBITDA grew by 19% year-on-year to INR57 crores, with PAT increasing by 86% year-on-year to INR41 crores. The O&M portfolio stands at 13.3 gigawatts as of June 2026. The acquisition of Wind World India Limited, with its 4.5 gigawatt O&M portfolio and FY26 revenue of INR580 crores, received NCLT approval and is expected to close in Q2 FY27, promising significant business synergies.

    04

    Demerger and Expansion Plans for INOX Renewable Solutions Limited (IRSL)

    The demerger of the power evacuation infrastructure business from INOX Green into INOX Renewable Solutions Limited (IRSL) was completed on August 1, 2026, with IRSL expected to be listed post regulatory approvals. This move aims to make INOX Green an asset-light O&M player. IRSL is also progressing with expansion plans, including gearing up its Jaipur transformer factory for 4.9 MVA transformers and increasing manufacturing capacity for medium-sized and large transformers (up to 100 MVA+). Additionally, IRSL plans to manufacture high-value power electronic systems like inverters and unit substations, with USS expected to launch commercially in FY27.

    05

    Commitment to Guidance and Operational Efficiencies

    Inox Wind maintains its full-year guidance of 75% revenue growth over the previous year and a consolidated EBITDA margin of 20-22%. For INOX Green, the O&M business targets a 50% EBITDA margin, with an annualized EBITDA of INR600 crores expected from Q3/Q4 FY27 onwards. Management emphasized that 70-75% of the business is typically realized in H2. The pivot to equipment supply is expected to significantly improve working capital and receivables from Q2/Q3 onwards, enhancing financial robustness.

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