Adani Energy Solutions Posts Robust Q1 Growth with 71% Profit Surge and Infrastructure Push – EQ
In Short : Adani Energy Solutions reported a 71% year-on-year jump in Q1 net profit to ₹539 crore, driven by strong transmission and smart metering performance. Revenue rose 28% to ₹7,026 crore, while EBITDA reached ₹2,017 crore. The company commissioned three new projects, added 24 lakh smart meters, and boosted capex by 70%, reinforcing its role in India’s energy transition.
In Detail : Adani Energy Solutions reported a significant rise in its net profit for the first quarter of FY26. The company posted a 71% year-on-year increase, reaching ₹539 crore, driven by strong operational performance across its key business segments.
Total income during the quarter rose 28% to ₹7,026 crore. This growth was supported by higher revenues from transmission services and the smart metering segment, as well as increased capital expenditure-related revenue.
The company’s EBITDA for Q1 stood at ₹2,017 crore, reflecting a 14% year-on-year increase. This was attributed to stable performance across transmission, distribution, and metering businesses, along with improved operational efficiency.
Cash profit also saw growth, climbing 15% to ₹1,043 crore. The rise was supported by lower depreciation costs, efficient capital deployment, and reduced tax outgo during the quarter.
Operationally, the company commissioned three major transmission projects: Khavda Phase II Part-A, Khavda Pooling Station-1, and Sangod. These additions expanded the company’s transmission network by 79 circuit kilometres.
Adani Energy Solutions’ under-construction order book rose to ₹59,304 crore. The addition of the WRNES Talegaon transmission project during the quarter further strengthened its project pipeline.
Capital expenditure during Q1 surged by 70%, reaching ₹2,224 crore compared to ₹1,313 crore in the same quarter last year. This reflects the company’s accelerated investment in energy infrastructure and project execution.
The smart metering business achieved a notable milestone by adding 24 lakh new installations in the quarter, bringing the total to 55.4 lakh meters. The company is currently installing 25,000 to 27,000 smart meters per day.
With its robust performance and expanding footprint, Adani Energy Solutions continues to play a key role in modernising India’s power infrastructure. Its focus on transmission expansion and smart metering aligns with national goals for a more efficient and sustainable energy system.
