India’s power sector, a key driver of economic growth, is seeing significant developments with Adani Power and JSW Energy positioning themselves as major players. Adani Power focuses on expanding its thermal capacity and international presence, while JSW Energy is making notable strides in renewable energy. Their strategies and investments will shape the future of India’s energy landscape.
Price Movement
During Friday’s trading session, Adani Power Ltd’s shares reached an intra-day high of Rs.513.75 per share, rising 1.3 percent from the previous close of Rs.507.15 each before closing at Rs.506.10 each.
Similarly, the shares of JSW Energy Ltd reached an intra-day high of Rs.641.00 per share, rising nearly 1 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs.636.50 each before closing at Rs.629.85 each.
Company Overview
Adani Power Limited, a part of the Adani Group, is a key player in India’s energy sector, primarily focused on thermal power generation. It operates multiple power plants across India, using advanced technologies for efficiency. The company is also expanding its renewable energy portfolio to address growing energy needs and support sustainability goals.
JSW Energy Limited, part of the JSW Group, operates in India’s power sector, focusing on electricity generation, transmission, and trading. Founded in 1994, it has a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, wind, and solar power plants across India. The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation, while also expanding internationally through stakes in natural resource companies in South Africa.
Manufacturing Capacity
Adani Power’s organic pipeline totals 12.52 GW, with ongoing projects contributing 2.92 GW. The company has placed new orders for 9.60 GW, expanding its pipeline. With the required addition of 80 GW in thermal capacity, there are ongoing projects of 31 GW, leaving 49 GW of untapped potential.
JSW Energy has a total locked-in capacity of 19.2 GW. During the quarter, the company commissioned 204 MW of wind capacity, with 495 MW added year-to-date in FY25. It also commissioned 440 MW of the 454 MW SECI X Wind Project.
JSW Energy secured RE bids for 3.7 GW, bringing the total locked-in generation capacity to 19.2 GW. Additionally, new PPAs were signed for 3.8 GW of RE projects, with two-thirds of the projects won in CY24 now tied up under long-term PPAs.
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Competitive Edge
Adani Power and JSW Energy are both key players in the Indian energy sector, but they have distinct characteristics. Adani Power operates on a larger scale with a focus on coal-based power generation, while JSW Energy has a diversified portfolio that includes renewable energy sources.
Additionally, JSW Energy has shown faster growth rates and maintains a more shareholder-friendly dividend policy compared to Adani Power. These differences highlight their varied strategies and market positions within the energy industry.
Financial Performance
Adani Power Ltd reported a revenue of Rs.13,339 crore for Q2 FY25, a 2.6 percent increase from Rs.12,991 crore in Q2 FY24. However, the company’s net profit for Q2 FY25 stood at Rs.3,298 crore, a 50 percent decline from Rs.6,594 crore in the same period last year.
On the other hand, JSW Energy Ltd posted a revenue of Rs.3,238 crore for Q2 FY25, a slight decrease of 0.6 percent from Rs.3,259 crore in Q2 FY24. The company’s net profit for Q2 FY25 was Rs.877 crore, reflecting a 2.3 percent increase from Rs.857 crore in the same period last year.
Written by – Siddesh S Raskar
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