Production and Operational Highlights

  • Average production: 1,656 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) in Q2 FY27, compared to 1,705 boepd in Q1 FY27 and 1,107 boepd in Q2 FY26
  • Bakrol field: All 10 wells drilled and fracked with campaign complete; post-frac production flowing since mid-Q2; current production at 950+ boepd
  • Karjisan field: 2 of 7 wells drilled ahead of schedule (originally planned for Q4); new production expected from end November 2026; all 7 wells to be drilling by April 2027
  • Cambay field: 1-2 wells planned in Q4 FY27 targeting Western/Central area of the block
  • Regulatory approval for up to 55 additional wells at Bakrol, enabling continuous drilling until 2030

Strategic Developments

  • DSF-IV licenses awarded: Added 7 new fields to KG Onland portfolio (Yedurulanka, Thanelanka, Bantumilli, Bantumilli South, Vanadurru South, Medapadu, Chintalapalli)
  • Cluster development approach: Shared facilities and targeted drilling to fast-track production in KG Onland
  • Cambay Onland additions: Pasunia 1, Pasunia 2, Uber, and Ognaj discoveries closer to existing producing fields
  • Target: Create onshore portfolio of 5,000+ boepd by FY29
  • Continuous capex cycle planned in Cambay Basin for next 3-4 years

Financial Performance (Q2 FY27 vs Comparative Periods)

Income Statement (₹ crore)

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹121.7 (Q1 FY27: ₹133.1; Q2 FY26: ₹56.3)
  • Less: Profit Petroleum to GOI: ₹2.6 (Q1 FY27: ₹2.1; Q2 FY26: ₹1.1)
  • Net Revenue from Operations: ₹119.1 (Q1 FY27: ₹131.0; Q2 FY26: ₹55.1)
  • Other Income: ₹8.1 (includes ₹6.5 crore cess refund for FY21-FY23; Q1 FY27: ₹1.2; Q2 FY26: ₹2.3)
  • Total Income: ₹127.2 (Q1 FY27: ₹132.2; Q2 FY26: ₹57.5)

Expenses (₹ crore)

  • Operating Expenses: ₹4.8 (Q1 FY27: ₹6.3; Q2 FY26: ₹4.6)
  • Handling and processing charges: ₹1.3 (Q1 FY27: ₹1.2; Q2 FY26: ₹0.9)
  • Changes in inventories: (₹0.3) (Q1 FY27: (₹0.7); Q2 FY26: ₹1.0)
  • Employee benefits: ₹4.2 (Q1 FY27: ₹4.6; Q2 FY26: ₹3.4)
  • Royalty and Cess: ₹20.5 (Q1 FY27: ₹21.0; Q2 FY26: ₹10.4)
  • Other expenses: ₹6.7 (Q1 FY27: ₹6.6; Q2 FY26: ₹5.5)
  • Total Expenses: ₹37.2 (Q1 FY27: ₹39.1; Q2 FY26: ₹25.7)

Profitability (₹ crore)

  • EBITDA: ₹90.0 (Q1 FY27: ₹93.1; Q2 FY26: ₹31.8)
  • Finance cost: ₹0.2 (Q1 FY27: ₹0.1; Q2 FY26: ₹0.2)
  • Depreciation and Amortization: ₹13.2 (Q1 FY27: ₹10.3; Q2 FY26: ₹15.8)
  • Profit Before Exceptional Items & Tax: ₹76.6 (Q1 FY27: ₹82.7; Q2 FY26: ₹15.8)
  • Exceptional Items: None (Q1 FY27: ₹10.0)
  • Current Tax: ₹11.2 (Q1 FY27: ₹9.1; Q2 FY26: ₹1.6)
  • Deferred Tax: ₹8.1 (Q1 FY27: ₹9.3; Q2 FY26: ₹2.4)
  • Net Profit: ₹57.3 (Q1 FY27: ₹54.3; Q2 FY26: ₹11.8)
  • Total Comprehensive Income: ₹57.6 (Q1 FY27: ₹53.8; Q2 FY26: ₹11.9)

Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2026 (₹ crore)

Assets

  • Total Assets: ₹978.36
  • Non-Current Assets: ₹735.64
  • Property, Plant and Equipment: ₹473.13 (Oil & Gas assets: ₹429.09; Others: ₹44.04)
  • CWIP: ₹187.02
  • Right of use assets: ₹9.50
  • Intangible assets: ₹56.39 (Oil & Gas assets)
  • Intangible Assets under development: ₹0.16
  • Other financial assets: ₹2.14
  • Non-Current Tax Asset: ₹0.56
  • Other Non-Current Assets: ₹6.74
  • Current Assets: ₹242.72
  • Inventories: ₹42.74
  • Investments: ₹41.84
  • Trade receivables: ₹91.82
  • Cash and cash equivalents: ₹10.21
  • Other bank balances: ₹48.25
  • Other financial assets: ₹1.22
  • Other current assets: ₹6.64

Liabilities and Equity

  • Total Equity: ₹767.78
  • Equity share capital: ₹35.29
  • Other equity: ₹732.49
  • Non-Current Liabilities: ₹126.06
  • Lease liabilities: ₹9.75
  • Provisions: ₹1.81
  • Deferred tax liabilities: ₹114.50
  • Current Liabilities: ₹84.52
  • Lease liabilities: ₹0.96
  • Trade payables (MSME): ₹4.83
  • Trade payables (non-MSME): ₹6.02
  • Other financial liabilities: ₹32.80
  • Other current liabilities: ₹17.60
  • Provisions: ₹3.38
  • Current tax liabilities: ₹18.93

Corporate Updates

  • Cess refund of approximately ₹6.5 crore received for FY21-FY23, recognized as other income in Q2 FY27
  • All assets have favorable fiscal terms with net entitlement to operator >60%
  • Company holds approximately 1,600 Sq Km of acreage with mix of onshore and offshore portfolio
  • 40+ years of oil & gas operator experience in India

Forward Outlook

  • Target exit production rate: 2,500 boepd
  • Bakrol wells have 10-15% annual decline rate, requiring 2-3 wells per campaign to maintain flat production
  • Karjisan wells pay back within 1 year
  • KG Onland expected to add volumes from next year
  • Duarmara workovers and oil recovery to add additional volumes