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- **Revenue & Growth**: 24% H1 EBITDA growth to INR 53.5 billion, FY26 guidance reaffirmed at INR 87-93 billion. Manufacturing EBITDA revised to INR 10-12 billion for FY26.
- **ESG Leadership**: S&P CSA score 83, (highest Indian IPP), 18.2% emissions reduction,2026. Q2 EBITDA margin 33% (down from 40% Q1 due to captive sales mix).
- **Key Risks & Opportunities**: Transmission ROW delays, 6 GW LOAs to PPA conversion uncertain, take-private offer expected in November, refinancing plans for 2026-27 bonds.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Market Conditions & Growth**: CEO highlighted India's stable macroeconomic environment with S&P credit rating upgrade and low inflation. Despite extended monsoons impacting solar PLFs, the company commissioned 2.1 GW of renewable capacity over 12 months, reiterating FY26 guidance of 1.6-2.4 GW construction. Manufacturing contributed INR 8.6 billion to H1 EBITDA, with revised guidance of INR 10-12 billion for FY26.
- **Policy Support**: GST reduction on renewable items to 5% from 12% was welcomed, enhancing affordability. Solar manufacturing at full tilt, producing 2 GW modules and 900 MW cells in H1, with a new 4 GW TOPCon cell facility under construction.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Performance**: H1 adjusted EBITDA grew 24% YoY to INR 53.5 billion, driven by new projects and manufacturing. FY26 EBITDA guidance reaffirmed at INR 87-93 billion. Leverage metrics improved, with headline leverage down to 7x (from 8.6x in Sep '24), below 6x threshold for operational projects.
- **Margins & Challenges**: Solar PLFs were subdued due to lower irradiation, impacting Q2 EBITDA by INR 1.7 billion. Manufacturing margins moderated to 33% in Q2 (from 40% in Q1) due to captive sales mix and cost normalization.

**【ESG & Sustainability】**
- **ESG Recognition**: S&P Global CSA score of 83 (highest among Indian IPPs) and Fortune Change the World list recognition. Achieved 18.2% reduction in Scope 1/2 emissions and 16.2% employee diversity. Published climate and biodiversity risk reports aligned with TCFD and TNFD frameworks.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **PPA signings**: 3.8 GW PPAs signed over 4 quarters; 6 GW LOAs expected to convert to PPAs, though timing uncertain. Transmission connectivity secured for 25 GW pipeline, but ROW delays may delay execution.
- **Manufacturing Trends**: Module prices softening due to increased capacity, but DCR (domestic content requirement) modules remain strong. Margins expected to normalize as procurement costs rise.
- **Take-Private Offer**: Consortium's binding offer expected by November, with refinancing plans for 2026-27 bond maturities. Discussions ongoing with public shareholders, with potential direct engagement with long-term investors.


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