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JSW Energy Limited held its Board Meeting on January 28, 2025, to discuss key developments and approve financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2024. The Board approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results, which were reviewed by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. The financial results revealed a revenue of ?2,640.04 crore for the quarter, slightly declining by 1% year-on-year, while net profit stood at ?168 crore. Despite increased power generation, the company faced lower short-term sales margins, impacting profitability. JSW Energy also reappointed Mr. Rajeev Sharma as an Independent Director for a second five-year term starting March 24, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Sharma, an industry veteran with over 37 years of experience in the power sector, has held leadership roles in several major organizations and was previously recognized as the Best CEO in the PSU category. A significant decision made during the meeting was the approval to raise ?3,000 crore in long-term funds through the issuance of rated and listed non-convertible debentures. The Finance Committee was given authority to finalize the terms of issuance. In a major strategic move, JSW Energy signed an agreement on December 27, 2024, to acquire 4,696 MW of renewable energy capacity from O2 Power at an enterprise valuation of ?12,468 crore. The company also completed the acquisition of 125 MW of wind projects from Hetero Labs and Hetero Drugs Limited for ?630 crore. Additionally, JSW Energy received the Letter of Intent for acquiring KSK Mahanadi Power Company Limited, a 3,600 MW thermal power plant, which is currently undergoing insolvency proceedings. Operationally, JSW Energy reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net power generation, reaching 6.8 billion units. Renewable energy generation rose by 18%, while thermal power generation increased by 8%. The company’s ongoing projects include a 12 GWh pumped hydro storage project and a 3,800 TPA green hydrogen plant expected to be commissioned by March 2025. On the financial front, the company’s net debt stood at ?26,448 crore, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.0x. Credit rating agencies ICRA and India Ratings reaffirmed JSW Energy’s ‘AA/Stable’ rating despite the ongoing acquisitions. India’s power demand saw a moderate 2.6% year-on-year growth in Q3 FY25, while renewable energy generation increased by 15%. With global economic growth projected at 3.3% and India’s GDP forecasted at 6.5% for the next two years, JSW Energy remains optimistic about demand growth. Looking ahead, JSW Energy aims to reach a total generation capacity of 20 GW by 2030, up from its current operational capacity of 8,117 MW. With strategic acquisitions, green energy initiatives, and infrastructure expansion, the company is poised to strengthen its position in India’s evolving power sector. |
