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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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<li>NLC India reported FY26 consolidated PAT of INR 3,769 crore, up 39% YoY, won four critical mineral blocks in Chhattisgarh and Telangana, while lining up INR 1.25 trillion capex.</li>
<li>Foreign green loans at 5-5.5%, versus 7.5%+ domestic borrowing, reduce debt cost. NIRL’s INR 4,000 crore IPO and mineral production by FY31 are triggers.</li>
<li>The thesis is moving to execution: Ghatampur is commissioned, mineral licences are secured, and NIRL DRHP was targeted for Q1 FY27. Debt management remains key.</li>
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NLC India reported FY26 consolidated PAT of INR 3,769 crore, up 39% YoY, won four critical mineral blocks  in Chhattisgarh and Telangana, while lining up INR 1.25 trillion capex.
Foreign green loans at 5-5.5%, versus 7.5%+ domestic borrowing, reduce debt cost. NIRL’s INR 4,000 crore IPO and mineral production by FY31 are triggers.
The thesis is moving to execution: Ghatampur is commissioned, mineral licences are secured, and NIRL DRHP was targeted for Q1 FY27. Debt management remains key.


NLC India’s INR 1.25 Trillion Bet: Power, Renewables and Critical Minerals

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<li>NLCIL has outlined a transformative Rs. 1.17 lakh crore capex plan and guided to a 42% PAT growth from FY26E to FY28E.
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<li>This dual-pronged strategy balances India’s persistent base-load thermal power need with an aggressive pivot towards 10 GW of renewable energy by FY30.
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<li>The substantial planned capacity additions and robust financial guidance suggest NLCIL is poised for material earnings expansion, necessitating a fresh look at long-term valuation multiples.</li>
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NLCIL has outlined a transformative Rs. 1.17 lakh crore capex plan and guided to a 42% PAT growth from FY26E to FY28E.

This dual-pronged strategy balances India’s persistent base-load thermal power need with an aggressive pivot towards 10 GW of renewable energy by FY30.

The substantial planned capacity additions and robust financial guidance suggest NLCIL is poised for material earnings expansion, necessitating a fresh look at long-term valuation multiples.


The Beat Ideas: NLC India-A 1.17 Lakh Crores Capex, Renewable Focus

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Global LNG prices are rising into 2025–26, driven by ~60% YoY US gas price surge and Qatar supply disruptions, briefly triggering real-time gas-to-coal switching dynamics.</li>
<li>Costly or scarce LNG pushes power producers toward coal. Coal India’s e-auctions and NLC India’s low-cost lignite tariffs act as key listed proxies for this fuel-switching trend.</li>
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India’s gas power runs below 15% utilization, making coal the default. Fuel-switching is already active, but markets haven’t fully priced in this structural correlation yet.</li>
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Global LNG prices are rising into 2025–26, driven by ~60% YoY US gas price surge and Qatar supply disruptions, briefly triggering real-time gas-to-coal switching dynamics.
Costly or scarce LNG pushes power producers toward coal. Coal India’s e-auctions and NLC India’s low-cost lignite tariffs act as key listed proxies for this fuel-switching trend.

India’s gas power runs below 15% utilization, making coal the default. Fuel-switching is already active, but markets haven’t fully priced in this structural correlation yet.


From Gas to Coal: The Hidden Hedge in Energy Markets

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<li>Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T) plans to generate INR 40,000 crore in pre-sales revenue through aggressive land acquisition and portfolio expansion.</li>
<li>NLC India aims to reach a mining capacity of 1 MTPA for critical minerals by FY30</li>
<li>Reliance's Viacom 18-Disney Merger Approved, Creating India’s Largest Media Empire</li>
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Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T) plans to generate INR 40,000 crore in pre-sales revenue through aggressive land acquisition and portfolio expansion.
NLC India aims to reach a mining capacity of 1 MTPA for critical minerals by FY30
Reliance's Viacom 18-Disney Merger Approved, Creating India’s Largest Media Empire


# 63 India Insight: L&T to Raise INR 400 Billion, NLC Targets 1 MTPA Capacity, Tata Motors Start JLR

India - Politics, Industrials, IT and Large Caps, EMAlpha

Pankaj Sharma

India - Politics, Industrials, IT and Large Caps

In a change of strategy from the Central Government on how to raise money through PSUs, there is an increased possibility that buybacks could become the preferred option over disinvestment because of not-so-good market conditions and consistent underperformance of PSUs over some time. While a large and 'at premium' buyback by PSUs could temporarily help the stock price, the support is unlikely to last long. There is a negative impact on balance sheet health, less money available post buyback for growth plans and questionable timing. The share buyback will not really do much to address the medium and long term underperformance of PSU stocks unless fundamental issues are resolved.

In a change of strategy from the Central Government on how to raise money through PSUs, there is an increased possibility that buybacks could become the preferred option over disinvestment because of not-so-good market conditions and consistent underperformance of PSUs over some time. While a large and 'at premium' buyback by PSUs could temporarily help the stock price, the support is unlikely to last long. There is a negative impact on balance sheet health, less money available post buyback for growth plans and questionable timing. The share buyback will not really do much to address the medium and long term underperformance of PSU stocks unless fundamental issues are resolved.

India: Share Buyback Could Be Positive for PSUs, but It Will Only Be a Temporary Relief

India

NLC India Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise engaged in lignite and coal mining, thermal power generation, and renewable energy development, including solar and wind power. The company supplies electricity to state utilities and distribution companies. It was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India.

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NLC India’s INR 1.25 Trillion Bet: Power, Renewables and Critical Minerals

NLC India's strong financial performance, mineral block wins, and upcoming capex plans signal positive growth trajectory with focus on reducing...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: NLC India-A 1.17 Lakh Crores Capex, Renewable Focus

NLCIL plans Rs. 1.17 lakh crore capex, aims for 42% PAT growth by FY28E, balancing thermal power with 10 GW renewable energy by FY30 for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

From Gas to Coal: The Hidden Hedge in Energy Markets

Global LNG prices are rising due to US gas price surge and Qatar supply disruptions, leading to gas-to-coal switching dynamics. India's low gas...

Nimish Maheshwari

# 63 India Insight: L&T to Raise INR 400 Billion, NLC Targets 1 MTPA Capacity, Tata Motors Start JLR

L&T aims for INR 40,000 crore in pre-sales revenue, NLC India targets 1 MTPA mining capacity by FY30, Reliance's Viacom 18-Disney merger approved...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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NLC India’s INR 1.25 Trillion Bet: Power, Renewables and Critical Minerals

​NLC India's strong financial performance, mineral block wins, and upcoming capex plans signal positive growth trajectory with focus on reducing...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: NLC India-A 1.17 Lakh Crores Capex, Renewable Focus

​NLCIL plans Rs. 1.17 lakh crore capex, aims for 42% PAT growth by FY28E, balancing thermal power with 10 GW renewable energy by FY30 for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

From Gas to Coal: The Hidden Hedge in Energy Markets

​Global LNG prices are rising due to US gas price surge and Qatar supply disruptions, leading to gas-to-coal switching dynamics. India's low gas...

Nimish Maheshwari

# 63 India Insight: L&T to Raise INR 400 Billion, NLC Targets 1 MTPA Capacity, Tata Motors Start JLR

​L&T aims for INR 40,000 crore in pre-sales revenue, NLC India targets 1 MTPA mining capacity by FY30, Reliance's Viacom 18-Disney merger approved...

Sudarshan Bhandari

India: Share Buyback Could Be Positive for PSUs, but It Will Only Be a Temporary Relief

In a change of strategy from the Central Government on how to raise money through PSUs, there is an increased possibility that buybacks could...

Pankaj Sharma

NLC India's strong financial performance, mineral block wins, and upcoming capex plans signal positive growth trajectory with focus on reducing...

NLCIL plans Rs. 1.17 lakh crore capex, aims for 42% PAT growth by FY28E, balancing thermal power with 10 GW renewable energy by FY30 for...

Global LNG prices are rising due to US gas price surge and Qatar supply disruptions, leading to gas-to-coal switching dynamics. India's low gas...

L&T aims for INR 40,000 crore in pre-sales revenue, NLC India targets 1 MTPA mining capacity by FY30, Reliance's Viacom 18-Disney merger approved...