Power Grid Corp holds Analysts Meet; Discusses FY26 Performance & FY27 Outlook
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) held an investor meet discussing FY26 performance and FY27 outlook. CapEx for FY27 is guided at ₹37,000 crore, with capitalization at ₹30,000 crore. The company reported gross fixed assets exceeding ₹3 lakh crore and PAT of ₹15,928 crore (consolidated). Key developments include commissioning the world's first 765 kV digital substation and expanding into international markets.
The announcement details significant financial achievements, strategic initiatives, future CapEx plans, and operational milestones of a major public sector undertaking in the power transmission sector. This information is highly material for investors and stakeholders, influencing investment decisions and market perception.
The announcement highlights strong financial performance, exceeding CapEx and capitalization targets, significant operational achievements, and a positive outlook for future growth driven by renewable energy integration and expansion opportunities. Management expressed optimism about the company's position and future prospects.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) held an Analysts' and Institutional Investors' Meet on May 18, 2026, in Mumbai to discuss its financial results for Q4 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Chairman and Managing Director, Shri Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan, highlighted the company's strategic role in strengthening the national grid and supporting India's energy transition. He emphasized the focus on timely project execution, operational excellence, grid reliability, and technology adoption, including expanding the transmission network for renewable energy integration and developing HVDC systems.
The company reported exceeding capitalization guidelines, with CapEx reaching close to ₹40,000 crore against an initial guidance of ₹28,000 crore and a revised guidance of ₹35,000 crore. The capitalization for FY26 stood at ₹28,206 crore against a commitment of ₹25,000 crore. For FY27, the initial CapEx guidance is ₹37,000 crore, with capitalization expected to be around ₹30,000 crore, moving up to ₹35,000 crore in the subsequent year.
POWERGRID achieved significant operational milestones, including commissioning the first BESS project under the bidding route, a solar generation plant at Nagda, and the world's first 765 kV digital substation. The company's gross fixed assets have crossed ₹3 lakh crore, with transmission lines reaching 1.84 lakh ckm and transformation capacity at 624 GVA. System availability remained high at over 99.75%, with annual tripping at a low of 0.26%.
Financially, total income for FY26 was ₹47,684 crore, a slight increase from FY25's ₹47,459 crore. Profit after tax (PAT) on a consolidated basis increased by 3% to ₹15,928 crore, and on a standalone basis, it rose by 4% to ₹15,921 crore. The company is also focusing on international expansion through a PPP model in Kenya with Africa50, with potential discussions for similar ventures in Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Looking ahead, POWERGRID sees significant opportunities in the transmission sector, driven by India's renewable energy ambitions and network expansion needs. The outlook includes ₹1.7 lakh crore in works in hand and ₹1.1 lakh crore in projects under bidding. The company is also actively exploring opportunities in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and international cross-border links. Discussions are underway for projects in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. The company is confident in achieving its net-zero emission status by 2047 and has already met its 2025 target for 50% electricity consumption from renewable energy well ahead of schedule.
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