IRM Energy Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript IRM Energy Ltd filed with BSE on 12 Aug 2026. Every statement cites a verbatim quote from that document — open any citation to read it. This is a record of what management said, not a recommendation. How we check these summaries
The short read
IRM Energy reported Q1 FY27 revenue of INR 326 crore, up 24% YoY and 17% QoQ, with EBITDA excluding other income at INR 62 crore, up 139% YoY, and PAT of INR 34 crore, up 140% YoY. Management attributed the improvement to favorable gas sourcing under long-term HPHT contracts, pricing optimization, and continued volume growth led by CNG, which contributed 67% of total volume. The company also detailed network expansion to 153 CNG stations, progress in Namakkal and Trichy, and IPO proceeds utilization of about 68%.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations: INR 326 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“During the quarter, our revenue from operations stood at INR 326 crore, registering a growth of 24% YoY and 17% QoQ.”
M. K. Sharma, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA excluding other income: INR 62 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“EBITDA, excluding other income, increased sharply to INR 62 crore, reflecting a growth of 139% YoY, with EBITDA margin expanding to 19% of profit after tax, which stood at INR 34 crore, which is up 140% YoY, with PAT margin improving to 10.5%.”
M. K. Sharma, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total volume: 50.9 MMSCM (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Our volumes reached an all-time high of 50.9 MMSCM, growing 8% YoY.”
M. K. Sharma, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CNG stations: 153 stations (as on 30th June 2026)
p. 4
“As on 30th June 2026, we operated 153 CNG stations, and 153 stations is a 37% YoY growth in our station, supported by 564 dispensing points on those locations across our all our 4 GAs.”
M. K. Sharma, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CapEx incurred: approximately INR 67 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“We have incurred CapEx of approximately INR 67 crore in three months quarter in FY27 this year, given FY27 this year, taking our cumulative CapEx to around INR 1,090 crore in that range.”
M. K. Sharma, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
IPO proceeds utilized: INR 337 crore of INR 496 crore (as on 30th June 2026)
p. 4
“We have utilized almost INR 337 crores out of the total net proceeds of INR 496 crores as on 30th June, 2026.”
M. K. Sharma, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Namakkal volume: 6 MMSCM (Q1 FY27)
p. 9
“In Namakkal, we did the 6 MMSCM in Q1.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Namakkal and Trichy volume: 14.2 MMSCM (FY26)
p. 10
“FY26 Namakkal and Trichy volume, is 14.2 MMSCM.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total volume: 224 MMSCM (FY26)
p. 15
“Last year, we clocked 224 MMSCM.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue growth CAGR — 20-25% · next five years
stated as an aspiration by M. K. Sharma
p. 3
“we continue to target a 20-25% revenue growth CAGR over the next five years”
M. K. Sharma, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA per SCM — INR 7-8 per SCM · next three quarters of FY27
stated conditionally by Arun Kumar Saluru
p. 6
“In FY27, in the next three quarters, we expect EBITDA to be in the line of INR 7-8 per SCM, operating EBITDA.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth — around 20% onwards · FY27
stated conditionally by Arun Kumar Saluru
p. 8
“This is how it turns out now, this guidance, I'm telling from Q1. But basis this thing, you can take a range of around 20% onwards. 20% is the safe use.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volume growth — 10-12% · FY27
stated conditionally by Arun Kumar Saluru
p. 8
“Volume and value is not possible, but volume-wise, we expect around 10-12% growth in volume.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Namakkal volume — 25-30 MMSCM · FY27
stated conditionally by Arun Kumar Saluru
p. 9
“It will be in the range of 25-30 MMSCM.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CapEx — INR 150 crore in Namakkal and Trichy, INR 50 crore each in BK, Diu & Gir Somnath, and Fatehgarh, total INR 250 crore · FY27
stated firmly by M. K. Sharma
p. 11
“FY27, we have plan of INR 150 crore and we don't target more than that.”
M. K. Sharma, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CNG station additions — 10-15 in Banaskantha, 15-17 in Namakkal and Trichy, 5 in Diu & Gir Somnath, 2 in Fatehgarh · FY27
stated firmly by M. K. Sharma
p. 12
“We'll be doing around 15-17 stations this year in Namakkal and Trichy, 5 around in Diu & Gir Somnath and only 2 in Fatehgarh.”
M. K. Sharma, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volume growth — minimum around 10%, total around 250 MMSCM · FY27
stated conditionally by Arun Kumar Saluru
p. 15
“Volume growth, we expect minimum around 10%. Last year, we clocked 224 MMSCM. We expect that it will be in the range of 250 MMSCM by this year end.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — lower than 19% but better than prior levels · upcoming quarters
stated conditionally by M. K. Sharma
p. 14
“The second thing, rest assured that our efforts are on, but 19 may not be a factor going forward, but it will be better than 19. Somewhere, we will land in between. Figures are very difficult to say at this moment.”
M. K. Sharma, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Quarterly performance repeatability — upcoming quarters
stated conditionally by M. K. Sharma
p. 17
“Saket, it'll be highly optimistic to say that same performance, as scale up as in Q1, will be repeated every quarter. But it will be definitely subdued going forward, not up to this extent.”
M. K. Sharma, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said there were no one-time items and attributed the gain to pricing and sourcing optimization
Answered by Arun Kumar Saluru
Asked by Kiran Gadge: Whether the improved EBITDA per SCM was due to one-time items and if it is sustainable
p. 6
“This quarter, the revenue has increased , because of our optimization in the pricing as well as we have actively optimized our gas sourcing and Opex.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management gave percentage breakdowns for APM/NWG, HPHT and long-term sourcing for the current and comparative quarters
Answered by Arun Kumar Saluru
Asked by Nilesh Ghuge: Sourcing mix breakdown across APM, HPHT and long-term sources for the quarter versus prior periods
p. 6
“This quarter, if you see the APM and NWG together were about 32%. HPHT was around 35%, and the balance was the long-term.”
Arun Kumar Saluru, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the margin was driven by favorable long-term sourcing contracts and said the advantage would continue for some quarters
Answered by M. K. Sharma
Asked by Nilesh Ghuge: Whether the EBITDA per SCM margin can be sustained once industrial/commercial volumes recover
p. 8
“we could enjoy the HPHT rate, and that was around USD 9. You can understand the margin had to be good.”
M. K. Sharma, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said further hikes are unlikely for now given cooling Brent prices, and reductions are also not currently planned
Answered by M. K. Sharma
Asked by Abhir Pandit: Whether the company plans further price hikes given sourcing cost volatility
p. 12
“As of now,since the Brent has also started cooling down, we will not pass on and spoil our upcoming market by making another price hike.”
M. K. Sharma, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said implementation has been delayed by the West Asia conflict and elections but expects volumes to ramp up once fully implemented
Answered by M. K. Sharma
Asked by Abhir Pandit: Status of the NGT order resolution in Fatehgarh Sahib and volume recovery timeline
p. 13
“Once the NGT is fully implemented, we are sure that volume will ramp-up, I mean, nicely.”
M. K. Sharma, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it cannot guarantee 19% will continue but expects a level better than pre-quarter levels
Answered by M. K. Sharma
Asked by Saket Kapoor: Whether the 19% EBITDA margin is sustainable going forward
p. 13
“We hope and pray, but we can't guarantee 19% always.”
M. K. Sharma, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified it is a disclosed 2% license fee, not a profit share, and said its continuation or reduction is uncertain
Answered by M. K. Sharma
Asked by Saket Kapoor: Explanation of the promoter license fee/commission arrangement and its future
p. 16
“First of all, no commission. This is a license fee which has been arranged, well declared in a IPO document also, and that 2% goes to them.”
M. K. Sharma, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Asia causing elevated energy prices and gas market volatility
p. 3
“Amidst the geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Asia, which has resulted into elevated energy prices and volatility across the global gas market, Brent market.”
M. K. Sharma, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Government notification reducing industrial gas allocation amid supply disruption from the West Asia conflict
p. 3
“PNG industrial volumes were impacted during the quarter following the government notification dated 9th March 2026, which resulted in an around 80% of the gas allocation amidst supply disruption arising out of the West Asia conflict.”
M. K. Sharma, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delayed implementation of NGT order in Fatehgarh Sahib due to conflict-driven supply cuts and ongoing state elections
p. 13
“Actually, we could not take much advantage of the NGT order by enforcing the Punjab Government or the PPCB, Punjab Pollution Control Board.”
M. K. Sharma, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Land price constraints affecting CNG station rollout in Namakkal and Trichy
p. 13
“Unfortunately, land prices and other things are discouraging.”
M. K. Sharma, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Namakkal and Trichy gas tap-off to national grid not yet at high potential, requiring reliance on liquid sourcing via terminals
p. 17
“Because gas tap-off is still not in a high potential.”
M. K. Sharma, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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