Detailed Narrative
Strong Financial Performance in FY26
Tata Power reported a robust financial performance in FY26, with full-year PAT exceeding INR5,000 crores and EBITDA growing by 11% to INR16,090 crores. The fourth quarter also saw significant growth, with PAT up 8% to INR1,416 crores and EBITDA increasing by 10% to INR4,216 crores. This strong performance was attributed to all business segments, including generation, transmission, distribution, and renewables, with solar manufacturing PAT more than doubling to INR857 crores.
Renewable Capacity Expansion & Strategic Shift
The company has a robust pipeline of nearly 5 gigawatts of renewable projects under implementation, with 50% expected to be completed in FY27 and the remainder in FY28. Going forward⏳, Tata Power plans to focus on hybrid and storage-backed renewable projects rather than pure solar or wind, aiming for more attractive returns and addressing grid integration challenges. This strategy also leverages their in-house solar cell and module manufacturing capabilities, ensuring compliance with domestic content requirements.
Mundra PPA Resolution & Operational Stability
The long-standing issues with the Mundra plant's Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are nearing full resolution. The Supplementary PPA (SPPA) with Gujarat has been concluded, and finalization with the remaining four states is expected within the next 4-6 weeks. The plant is currently operating under Section 11, with billing aligned to the SPPA terms, ensuring operational stability and improved financial performance after not operating for 9 months in FY26.
FY27 Capex Plans and Project Execution
Tata Power plans a significant capital expenditure of INR25,000 crores for FY27, a substantial increase from the INR13,000 crores spent in FY26. The FY26 capex was below initial guidance due to project delays caused by Right of Way (ROW) issues and transmission infrastructure availability. The FY27 capex will be directed towards large utility-scale projects, distribution, transmission, hydro projects, and the new 10 GW wafer and ingot manufacturing plant, including an annual INR1,000 crores for Mumbai transmission.
Odisha DISCOMs and Delhi Regulatory Asset Update
The Odisha DISCOMs delivered an excellent performance in FY26, with PAT reaching INR809 crores, significantly up from INR439 crores in the previous year. The company expects continued strong performance in FY27, with AT&C losses projected to reduce by approximately 2% annually, aiming for a 12-13% range within the next 4-5 years. For Delhi DISCOMs, regulatory assets are set to be amortized over 6 years until 2032, as monitored by the Supreme Court and APTEL, providing clarity on past receivables.
Nuclear Power Ambitions Progress
Tata Power is actively pursuing nuclear power projects, collaborating with NPCIL and three state governments. Land has been identified, and water allocation approvals are in progress. The company is undertaking detailed DPRs (Detailed Project Reports) for small modular 2x220 megawatt plants, with DPR completion expected within the next six months. This marks a concrete step towards diversifying its generation portfolio into nuclear energy, with a total capacity target of 440 MW.