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    Oriana Power Ltd

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    Capital Goods·3 Jun 2025
    Management Summary

    Oriana Power Ltd reported a strong FY25, exceeding revenue and PAT expectations with ₹987 crores and ₹150 crores+ respectively. The company demonstrated significant growth in its solar business, adding over 200 MW in FY25 and securing a robust order book of ₹2,500 crores. Strategic diversification into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Green Hydrogen is underway, with substantial MOUs signed and clear capacity targets set for FY26 and 2030, positioning Oriana as a 'Gigawatt Era Company'.

    Highlights

    8
    • Achieved a revenue of ₹987 crores in FY25, surpassing the expectation of ₹800 crores.

    • Reported a PAT of ₹150 crores+, exceeding market expectations of ₹130-140 crores.

    • EBITDA for FY25 stood at ₹245 crores, growing 2.93 times.

    • Reduced debt to equity ratio to 0.53 and increased EPS to 79.52.

    • Delivered cumulatively 400 MW of solar capacity, with over 200 MW added in FY25 alone.

    • Secured an order book of over ₹2,500 crores as of the call date.

    • Signed MOUs worth ₹15,500 crores with state governments for renewable energy projects.

    • Targeting 1 GW+ cumulative solar capacity and 1 GW hour+ battery energy storage by FY26.

    What Changed1

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items25 → 21 (-4)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹987 Cr
    2. 02PAT₹150 Cr
    3. 03EBITDA₹245 Cr+1.9%YoY
    4. 04EPS₹79.52
    5. 05Debt to Equity Ratio0.53

    Guidance & targets

    21
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Cumulative Solar Capacity Addition
    1 GW+
    High
    Capacity
    Additional Solar Capacity
    600 MW
    High
    Capacity
    Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Capacity
    1 GW hour+
    High
    Capacity
    Electrolyser Capacity
    500 MW
    Medium
    Capacity
    Solar EPC Capacity
    6 GW
    High
    Capacity
    Solar IPP Capacity
    2.5 GW
    High
    Capacity
    Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Portfolio
    3.5 GW hour
    High
    Revenue
    Green Hydrogen Revenue
    0
    High
    Revenue
    Total Revenue
    ₹2,000-2,500 crores
    Medium
    Production
    E-fuels Production
    50,000 MTPA
    High
    Production
    Green Hydrogen Production
    1 million metric ton per annum
    High
    Revenue Mix
    EPC Revenue Contribution
    80%
    High
    Revenue Mix
    BESS & Other Revenue Contribution
    20%
    High
    Revenue Mix
    Solar Revenue Contribution
    70%
    High
    Revenue Mix
    BESS & CBG Revenue Contribution
    30%
    High
    Revenue Mix
    Solar Revenue Contribution
    30-35%
    Medium
    Revenue Mix
    BESS Revenue Contribution
    30-35%
    Medium
    Profitability
    BESS EBITDA Margin
    90-95%
    High
    Corporate Governance
    Main Board Migration
    Yes
    Medium
    Financial Reporting
    Quarterly Results
    Start reporting
    Medium
    Capex
    Electrolyser Factory Investment
    30 million dollar
    High

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Market volatility and geopolitical conditions impacting electrolyser prices

    The plan for 500 MW electrolyser capacity by FY26 is subject to geopolitical conditions and prices from China, and management is seeing volatility in the market.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Execution delays in long-cycle projects (e.g., Green Hydrogen, IPP)

    Green Hydrogen projects take time to materialize, unlike solar, and IPP projects may show negative PAT initially due to commissioning costs before revenue recognition.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition and limited margins in the solar EPC market

    Management noted a period (Dec-Apr) where many players were taking orders with limited margins, leading Oriana to be conservative and selective.Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific details on why their EBITDA margins are higher than peers (beyond 'selectivity')
    • Exact timeline for main board migration beyond 'August (tentative)'

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Amit Ji, these are the MOUs signed with the State Government. Because State government are facilitating various things like land connectivity and they are also addressing various issues on monthly basis. So, we are very fortunate that State governments in these times are addressing our issues on monthly basis. So, these things are going very fast. Yes, definitely these MOUs are not just MOUs we are already on the ground with these MOUs. The timeline of these MOU's are 4 to 5 years cumulatively.”

    Clarifies that the large MOUs are not firm orders but are actively being executed with government support, providing a long-term pipeline for growth over 4-5 years.

    asked by Amit Kumar

    3 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong FY25 Financial Performance

    Oriana Power Ltd delivered a robust financial performance in FY25, reporting a revenue of ₹987 crores, significantly exceeding the anticipated ₹800 crores. Profit After Tax (PAT) also surpassed expectations, reaching over ₹150 crores against a projected ₹130-140 crores. The company's EBITDA grew 2.93 times to ₹245 crores, demonstrating strong operational efficiency. Furthermore, the debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.53, and EPS increased to 79.52, reflecting healthy financial management.

    02

    Solar Business Expansion and Order Book

    In the solar business vertical, Oriana cumulatively delivered 400 MW of capacity, with over 200 MW added in FY25 alone. The company is currently executing more than 550 MW of capacity and has secured a strong order book exceeding ₹2,500 crores. Key projects include 128 MW for Dalmia Cement, 100 MW for JK Cement, 100 MW for Maharashtra State Electricity Company, and 71 MW for Bharat Petroleum. The company is also expanding into ISTS/CTU connected Solar Power Plants, targeting 1 GW+ cumulative solar capacity by FY26.

    03

    Strategic Diversification into BESS and Green Hydrogen

    Oriana is making significant strides in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Green Hydrogen. For BESS, the company has secured orders for 403 MWh and aims to add an additional 600 MWh, targeting a total portfolio of 3.5 GWh by 2030. In Green Hydrogen, Oriana has an allocation of 10,000 metric tons per annum capacity and is developing a 225 tons per day E-methanol project. A 500 MW electrolyser capacity is planned by FY26, with an investment of $30 million, 80% financed by bank and 20% from cash flow.

    04

    Long-Term Vision and Gigawatt Era Transition

    The company envisions becoming a 'Gigawatt Era Company,' transitioning from megawatts to gigawatts. By 2030, Oriana targets to be a 6 GW EPC Company with an additional 2.5 GW in IPP for solar. For Green Hydrogen, the target is 1 million metric tons per annum production by 2030. Management expressed confidence that the BESS target of 3.5 GWh might be achieved earlier than FY30, driven by aggressive market requirements.

    05

    Government Support and MOUs

    Oriana has signed significant Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with state governments, totaling ₹15,500 crores. This includes ₹10,000 crores with Rajasthan, ₹5,000 crores with Madhya Pradesh, and ₹500 crores with Assam. These MOUs, while not firm orders, are actively being executed on the ground, with state governments facilitating land and connectivity, which are crucial for large-scale renewable energy projects.

    06

    Operational Strategy and Margin Focus

    Management emphasized a selective and conservative approach to project acquisition, focusing on bottom-line profitability and strong margins. They noted that while the company was 'silent' in declaring new orders during a period of limited margins in the market (Dec-Apr), they are now poised to secure a 'good chunk of orders' with better margins. The BESS segment is expected to yield high EBITDA margins of 90-95%.

    07

    Corporate Governance and Team Expansion

    Oriana is strengthening its corporate governance and leadership team. The company recently received a 'Great Place To Work' certification and has expanded its workforce from 92 in 2024 to over 250 employees. Key additions include Mr. Varun Prabhakar as General Counsel, leading a new legal and corporate governance team. The company also plans to migrate to the main board and start reporting quarterly results from next year, possibly by the December quarter.

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