Adani Energy's 'smart' bet comes with a Rs 29,519 crore revenue potential

Adani Energy Solutions has 24.6 million smart meters under implementation across 10 projects, carrying a revenue potential of over Rs 29,519 crore, as the company looks to unlock growth from its metering business alongside a sizeable transmission project pipeline and expanding energy supply operations.

The company had installed 14.82 million smart meters cumulatively by the end of September 2026, compared with 7.4 million a year earlier.

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However, installations during the first half of FY27 stood at 3.5 million, against 4.2 million in the corresponding period last year. The pace of execution will be an important metric to watch as the company works through its existing pipeline.

Rs 87,000 crore transmission pipeline

AESL has 15 transmission projects worth approximately Rs 87,000 crore to execute, providing visibility into its project pipeline. The company also sees near-term transmission tendering opportunities of around Rs 1.4 lakh crore, creating scope to expand its order book through fresh project wins.

During the September quarter, AESL secured two transmission projects, Vizag Power Transmission Ltd and Satara Power Transmission Ltd, adding to the projects it will need to execute. Its ability to convert upcoming tender opportunities into new orders and deliver existing projects will be important to growth in its transmission business.

Transmission capital expenditure rose to Rs 5,542 crore in the first half of FY27 from Rs 3,343 crore in the year-earlier period, reflecting increased investment in the business.

Expanding beyond transmission and distribution

AESL has entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) to supply 2,500 MW of round-the-clock power.

The company said its supply tie-ups include around 4.6 GW across solar and wind, along with 3.5 GWh of battery energy storage capacity. It expects this portfolio to cater to commercial and industrial customers, data centres and utilities through integrated renewable and round-the-clock energy solutions.

The long-term power supply agreement adds another dimension to the company's growth outlook, alongside its transmission, distribution and smart metering operations.

In its Mumbai distribution business, Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd's regulated asset base stood at Rs 10,456 crore at the end of the first half of FY27, up 11% year-on-year. The company reported 99.99% supply reliability during the quarter.

AESL also reported transmission system availability of more than 99.8% in the September quarter. It earned Rs 61 crore in incentive income during the first half, which it attributed to high network availability.

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Q2 net profit rises 148% to Rs 1,323 crore

Adani Energy Solutions reported a 148% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,323 crore in the September quarter, compared with Rs 534 crore in the year-ago period.

Revenue from operations rose 53% to Rs 10,076 crore from Rs 6,596 crore a year earlier. Total income increased 51% to Rs 10,239 crore from Rs 6,767 crore.

Sequentially, consolidated net profit rose 15% from Rs 1,149 crore in the June quarter, while revenue from operations increased nearly 4% from Rs 9,711 crore. Profit before tax climbed to Rs 1,767 crore from Rs 746 crore in the year-ago quarter.

Total expenses increased 54% year-on-year to Rs 8,756 crore. The cost of power purchased more than doubled to Rs 3,244 crore from Rs 1,601 crore, while construction expenses relating to service concession arrangements rose to Rs 2,256 crore from Rs 1,625 crore.

Finance costs increased 35% to Rs 1,180 crore from Rs 872 crore. Depreciation and amortisation expenses rose to Rs 601 crore from Rs 509 crore.

For the first half of FY27, consolidated net profit increased 136% to Rs 2,472 crore from Rs 1,046 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue from operations rose 47% to Rs 19,787 crore from Rs 13,415 crore, while total income increased to Rs 20,092 crore from Rs 13,793 crore.

Profit before tax for the six-month period climbed to Rs 3,208 crore from Rs 1,404 crore a year earlier.

The company's total outstanding borrowings stood at Rs 51,520 crore at the end of September 2026, compared with Rs 48,898 crore at the end of March 2026.