1. Opening Hook
While the nation grumbled about power cuts, Power Grid just powered through another quarter — literally. The wires hummed, the transformers sighed, and the CFO somehow looked unshocked. The grid’s backbone got thicker with 1.81 lakh km of transmission lines — that’s like wrapping the Earth 4.5 times! Yet, margins remained flatter than Delhi’s skyline.
Still, something electric is brewing — new tech, green power, and pink substations run entirely by women. Read on, it gets juicier than a transformer oil leak during monsoon season ⚡.
2. At a Glance
- Revenue ₹23,115 crore– Up 10%, because electrons don’t take holidays.
- EBITDA ₹19,109 crore– A mountain of cash, slightly shocked by costs.
- PAT ₹7,197 crore– Profit so steady it could regulate the grid frequency.
- Capex ₹15,385 crore– The crew’s been digging trenches, not excuses.
- Availability 99.83%– Almost perfect; one sneeze away from 100%.
- Debt-Equity 58:42– Still playing safe despite the heavy current.
3. Management’s Key Commentary
“POWERGRID is operating the world’s largest 765kV transmission network.”(Translation: We’re running enough voltage to toast the sun — modestly, of course.)
“We developed insulated cross-arms for 400kV lines to reduce right of way.”(A.k.a. ‘we found a way to keep trees alive and power hungry cities’ 🌳)
“220kV mobile GIS developed for disaster-hit areas, deployable within 48 hours.”(Yes, we now have transformer trucks. Optimus Prime would be proud.)
“Asset management score improved to 4.14 vs global 3.68 average.”(Basically, the Netherlands said our paperwork’s sexier than Europe’s.)
“Outstanding dues reduced to ₹2,899 crore.”(UP and Tamil Nadu still think payment deadlines are ‘suggestions’.)
“8 Pink Stations now fully managed by women.”(POWERGRID runs on kilovolts and girl power ⚡👩🔧)
“Green tariff share at 29%; renewable energy at 33% of total.”(Even the electrons are
turning vegetarian.)
4. Numbers Decoded
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | Q2 FY25 | YoY Move | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹23,115 Cr | ₹21,356 Cr | +8% | Power bills paid, lights stayed on |
| EBITDA | ₹19,109 Cr | ₹18,200 Cr | +5% | Cash humming along the lines |
| PAT | ₹7,197 Cr | ₹7,050 Cr | +2% | Profits stable, like 50Hz frequency |
| Capex | ₹15,385 Cr | ₹10,002 Cr | +54% | Engineers clearly didn’t sleep |
| Realization | 102% | 100% | – | Collected more than billed 😏 |
| Dues | ₹2,899 Cr | ₹3,151 Cr | ↓ | Slightly fewer defaulters this time |
Transmission charges remain the big boss; consultancy & telecom add small sparks.
5. Analyst Questions
Q:“Are you maintaining ₹20,000 crore capitalization target?”A:“Yes, unless farmers or weather say otherwise.” 🌾
Q:“Transformer shortages?”A:“We bulk order like it’s Black Friday.”
Q:“Leh-Ladakh HVDC now AC?”A:“Yep, DC too costly. AC it is — cheaper but still shocking ₹30,000 crore.”
Q:“Tax rate under 20%, how?”A:“MAT magic and timing, not tax evasion.”
Q:“Data centers delayed?”A:“Learning curve. And server racks don’t assemble themselves.”
6. Guidance & Outlook
Management targets₹28,000–₹30,000 crore
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