JSW Infrastructure Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Total cargo handled: 29.4 MT in Q2 FY27 and 60.5 MT in H1 FY27.
- Cargo volumes at India operations up 8% YoY in Q2 FY27 and 10% YoY in H1 FY27.
- Rail rake fleet scaled to 78, progressing towards 110 rakes by Mar-27.
- Secured LOA for Development of Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Kulipalaiyam, Tamil Nadu, enhancing logistics presence to 8 facilities across 5 states.
- Completed acquisition of NCR Rail Infrastructure Limited.
Key drivers of operational performance: Improved capacity utilization at Paradip Coal, Ennore Bulk and Mangalore Coal terminals; Interim operations at Tuticorin Bulk Terminal and Kolkata Container Terminal; Robust throughput growth at multiple ports; Partially offset by challenging environment at Fujairah Liquid Terminal and lower volumes at Jaigarh Port and Paradip Iron Ore Terminal.
Segment-wise Performance
Ports Segment:
- Recording 8% YoY growth in Q2 FY27 for India operations.
Navkar Corp Segment:
- Q2 FY27 Revenue from Operations: ₹279 crore, up 72% YoY.
- Q2 FY27 Operating EBITDA: ₹81 crore, up 226% YoY.
- Q2 FY27 EBITDA Margin: 28.9% vs 15.2% in Q2 FY26.
- H1 FY27 Revenue from Operations: ₹517 crore, up 72% YoY.
- H1 FY27 Operating EBITDA: ₹153 crore, up 242% YoY.
- H1 FY27 EBITDA Margin: 29.7% vs 14.9% in H1 FY26.
- Domestic volumes up 16%/26% YoY in Q2/H1 FY27.
- EXIM volumes up 12%/7% YoY in Q2/H1 FY27.
Explanation of significant changes in segment performance: Strong growth in Navkar Corp driven by increased domestic and EXIM volumes.
Financial Highlights
Q2 FY27 Consolidated:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹1,481 crore, +17% YoY.
- Operating EBITDA: ₹1,348 crore, +13% YoY.
- Profit Before Tax: ₹431 crore.
- Profit After Tax: ₹328 crore.
H1 FY27 Consolidated:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹2,926 crore, +18% YoY.
- Operating EBITDA: Not explicitly stated for H1.
- Profit Before Tax: ₹894 crore.
- Profit After Tax: ₹686 crore.
Drivers of financial performance: Higher revenue growth from operations.
Balance Sheet Snapshot
- Cash & Bank: ₹8,985 crore (as of 30th Sep 2026).
- Gross Debt: ₹7,292 crore (as of 30th Sep 2026).
- Net Cash: ₹1,693 crore.
Financial Health Insights: Strong balance sheet with net cash position.
Capex & Cash Flow Health
Capital Expenditure: Multiple projects with estimated Capex detailed in project updates.
Investment Rationale: Focus on capacity expansion, greenfield and brownfield projects, and logistics integration.
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
Investments in Innovation: Development of new terminals (Tuticorin, Kolkata, Jatadhar, Keni), brownfield expansion (Dharamtar, Jaigarh), slurry pipeline, and logistics facilities (GCT, ICDs, MMLPs).
Expected impact on growth: Targeting ~2.4x increase in overall port capacity by 2030.
Strategic Rationale: Expanding into high-growth markets, enhancing multi-modal logistics capabilities, and leveraging JSW Group's business locations.
Industry Trends & Business Environment
Macro/Industry Trends: Government initiatives like GPWIS and LSFTO supporting rail infrastructure growth.
Impact on Company: Enabling target of 110 specialised rakes and 140 container rakes in the medium term.
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Strategic Outlook: Focus on growth through greenfield ICDs & MMLPs, Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals (asset light model), inorganic opportunities, partnerships, and investment into rail & container rakes.
FY Guidance:
- FY27 Cargo Guidance: 125-130 MT.
- FY28 Cargo Guidance: 145-150 MT.
Key Project Updates
V.O. Chidambarana Port, Tuticorin: 7mtpa dry bulk berth, Capex ₹600 Crore, interim operations handling 1.63MT in Q2 FY27, expected completion Q4 FY27.
Kolkata Container Terminal: 0.45 million TEUs capacity, Capex ₹740 Crore, interim operations handling 0.05MT in Q2 FY27, expected completion Q3 FY28.
LPG at Jaigarh: 2mtpa capacity, Capex ₹900 Crore, marine operations to start by March 2027.
Expansion at Dharamtar & Jaigarh: 36mtpa capacity expansion, Capex ₹2,359 Crore, Dharamtar expected completion March 2027, Jaigarh June 2027.
Jatadhar Port: Phase I 30mtpa, Capex ₹3,050 Crore, mechanization works to be completed by March 2027.
Keni Port: 30mtpa greenfield port, Capex ₹4,119 Crore, commercial operations expected FY2030.
Slurry Pipeline Project: 30 mtpa, 302KM, Capex ₹4,000 Crore, construction to be completed by March 2027.
Sustainability
Key Performance Indicators provided for H1 FY27 (unaudited): Specific energy consumption, Water consumption, Renewable energy consumption, GHG emissions intensity.