ReNew Energy plc(US:RNW)2025-06-16 13:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a profit before tax of INR 10 billion, representing a 23% increase year-on-year [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 FY 2025 was INR 22.1 billion, a 32% increase compared to the previous year [21] - The profit after tax for Q4 was INR 3.1 billion, with a full-year profit after tax of INR 4.6 billion [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total operating megawatts reached 11.2 gigawatts, a 17% increase year-on-year, and 21% when excluding asset sales [6] - The contracted portfolio now stands at 18.5 gigawatts, an 18% increase from the previous year [7] - The manufacturing business contributed approximately INR 4.2 billion to the consolidated EBITDA for FY 2025 [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured a 14% market share in the bids participated in, winning 4.8 gigawatts plus 800 megawatt hours of BEST [9] - The macro environment in India remains robust, with over 50 gigawatts of auctions available annually [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its renewable energy footprint in India, focusing on project development, EPC, and O&M in-house to reduce costs [12] - Plans to expand the cell facility by an additional 4 gigawatts to align with module manufacturing capacity [9] - The company is actively securing land parcels in high radiation and strong wind regions to support future projects [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the renewable energy sector's growth in India, despite geopolitical and economic challenges [11] - The company anticipates continued growth in energy demand and plans to leverage the supportive regulatory environment [13] Other Important Information - The company achieved a top ESG rating, scoring 84.35 in the LSEG ESG rating [30] - The company has raised $260 million in the past six months through capital recycling [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the assumptions for PLF in fiscal 2026? - Management expects PLF levels to be similar to fiscal year 2025 at the lower end of the guidance range [40] Question: What are the expectations for module sales in fiscal 2026? - The company anticipates a mix of DCR and non-DCR sales, with a significant portion of the 1.4 gigawatt order book expected to be fulfilled throughout the fiscal year [41][50] Question: How will the $330 million CapEx for the Topcon facility be financed? - The financing will follow a 70% debt and 30% equity model, similar to previous expansions [43] Question: Are there plans to sell modules outside of India? - Currently, the contracted sales are primarily for the Indian market, but the company is building plans for international sales [49] Question: How will the company take advantage of declining interest rates? - The company plans to refinance existing debt opportunistically and will benefit from lower rates on new debt [52][53] Question: What are the refinancing plans for bonds due in July 2026? - The company is continuously monitoring the market for attractive refinancing opportunities [56]