Nava Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Nava Limited reported consolidated total income of INR1,269 crores for Q1 FY27, described as an all-time quarterly high, with the standalone total income reaching INR689 crores. Management said the MEL 300-megawatt plant operated at 89.3 PLF during the quarter, while lower coal and manufacturing costs plus dividend income from Nava Global supported standalone performance. Management also discussed delays to the Phase 2 thermal plant commissioning due to logistical disruptions and provided updates on the Zambia sugar, solar, and mining projects, as well as manganese and lithium exploration in Ivory Coast.
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Numbers mentioned
Consolidated total income: INR1,269 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“consolidated total income reaching an all-time quarterly high of INR1,269 crores”
Ashwin Devineni, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone total income: INR689 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“the total income reached a record INR 689 crores”
Ashwin Devineni, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MEL Phase 2 expected revenue: INR200 million
p. 4
“From MEL phase 2, we will get around INR200 million of revenue.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MEL Phase 2 project cost, debt and equity mix: INR400 million total, INR300 million debt, INR100 million equity
p. 4
“Basically, the project cost is INR400 million, out of which INR300 million is debt and INR100 is equity.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sugar plant expected revenue: INR55 to INR60 million per annum
p. 5
“INR55 to INR60 million per annum.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Kwacha-USD exchange rate: around INR18 (as on 30th June)
p. 7
“Now, the Kwacha-USD exchange rate is around INR18 as on 30th June.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Historical cost of Nacharam land: around INR40 lakhs
p. 8
“The historical cost of Nacharam land is around INR40 lakhs.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Manganese exploration area: 360 square kilometers
p. 8
“You're talking about 360 square kilometers, which is part of the concession.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Detailed manganese exploration completed: 2 square kilometers
p. 8
“Out of this, we have done detailed exploration with only 2 square kilometers.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Zambia energy sustainable EBITDA margin: 45% to 50%
p. 9
“Around like 45% to 50% is the EBITDA.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA range: 35% to 40%
p. 9
“And when it comes to consolidated EBITDA, it will be between 35% to 40%.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Return on equity for additional 300 MW: about 15%
p. 9
“So the return on equity that we envisage is about 15%.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Metals production committed under contracts: almost 70%
p. 11
“almost 70% of our production is already committed, either under long-term contracts or quarterly contracts.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spot market pricing improvement: about 5%-10% (quarter-on-quarter)
p. 11
“Quarter-on-quarter basis, we have seen a slight improvement in terms of pricing on the spot market to the extent of about 5%-10%.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Phase 2 MEL thermal plant commissioning — Q2 of FY27-28, around July timeframe · FY27-28
stated firmly by Ashwin Devineni
p. 8
“So, right now, we're looking at the total commissioning of both the units by Q2 of FY 27-28, around the July timeframe of next year.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Solar power project commissioning — end of September · September 2026
stated firmly by Ashwin Devineni
p. 4
“Yes, solar plant is set to be commissioned by the end of September.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sugar plant commissioning — Q4 FY28 · FY28
stated firmly by Nikhil Devineni
p. 5
“Sugar plant, we're looking at commissioning in Q4 of 2028, FY28.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Tax holiday for phase 2
stated as an aspiration by Ashwin Devineni
p. 9
“But that is something that we are actively pursuing with the government.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Metals business margin — stability or slight increase · until end of financial year
stated conditionally by Nikhil Devineni
p. 11
“we could probably either see stability in terms of where we are today or if not, a slight increase. But I don't see a downward trend, at least until the end of the financial year.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Manganese exploitation license conversion
stated as an aspiration by Nikhil Devineni
p. 8
“So, we are currently working on converting the exploration license into an exploitation one.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said the commissioning has been delayed to around Q2 of FY27-28 due to logistical delays from the global conflict, with expected revenue of INR200 million from MEL Phase 2.
Answered by Ashwin Devineni
Asked by Vansh: When will the Phase 2 thermal plant commission and what is the revenue impact?
p. 4
“So, what that has done is it has moved the commissioning by a couple of months to probably Q2 of FY27-28.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said accounting standards allow carrying assets at historical cost and that a third-party study on possible options is currently ongoing.
Answered by B. Srinivasa Rao
Asked by Vijay: Why are the company's land assets carried at historical cost rather than revalued?
p. 5
“The accounting standard allows us to carry at the historical cost. That is why we are carrying at historical cost.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the deferred tax expense could even reverse if the exchange rate stabilizes.
Answered by B. Srinivasa Rao
Asked by Vansh: Will the deferred tax expense of INR40 crores persist if the currency stabilizes?
p. 7
“Yes, it may get even reversed also.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the decline to less reversal of ECL credit and guided to a sustainable EBITDA margin of 45% to 50%.
Answered by B. Srinivasa Rao
Asked by Sai Shreyas: Why has Zambia energy EBITDA margin declined and what is the sustainable margin going forward?
p. 9
“The reason for decreasing EBITDA is on account of less reversal of ECL credit.”
B. Srinivasa Rao, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the business is volume-driven, margins should be stable to slightly higher, and sales declined this quarter due to a shutdown at the Orissa unit which has now resumed.
Answered by Nikhil Devineni
Asked by Sai Shreyas: What is the outlook for the metals business margins and sales?
p. 11
“Yeah. So, I think this particular quarter, as we disclosed, the Orissa unit was under shutdown for long-term maintenance activities.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed Nava Limited owns 100% of Nava Global, which independently holds the Maamba power plant, Maamba Solar Energy, and the Ivory Coast mine.
Answered by Ashwin Devineni
Asked by Vijay: Is Nava Limited the ultimate 100% beneficial owner of Nava Global, which holds the Zambia assets?
p. 7
“The ultimate owner, yes, is Nava because it owns 100% of Nava Global.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Logistical delays from geopolitical conflict affecting equipment shipment for Phase 2 thermal plant
p. 4
“due to the current conflict that is going on in the world, we had experienced certain logistical delays with shipment of some critical material and equipment.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Geopolitical and supply chain disruptions affecting the broader business
p. 3
“We are cognizant of the significant challenges arising from the geopolitical and supply chain disruptions and are taking appropriate remedial actions.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Slowdown in lithium exploration due to Zambia elections
p. 8
“There's been a slight slowdown because of the elections and so on, but the exploration is still underway.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volatility risk in metals business pricing
p. 11
“Going forward, we are quite well ring-fenced against any volatilities because almost 70% of our production is already committed, either under long-term contracts or quarterly contracts.”
Nikhil Devineni, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Renewable space in India can be inconsistent due to tariffs and grid conditions
p. 10
“In the renewable space, although there's been a lot of expansion in India, sometimes it's been a hit or a miss, given the tariffs and the grid situation.”
Ashwin Devineni, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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