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HG Infra Engineering secured a ₹1,110 crore LoA for 185 MW/370 MWh battery energy storage systems. Q2 profits fell 16% to ₹80.7 crore, with revenue declining 5.5%. Shares closed at ₹1,276.15.
HG Infra Engineering Ltd has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd for a battery energy storage systems project. The contract was awarded under the tariff-based global competitive bidding process.
The project involves the procurement and installation of 185 MW/370 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems. HG Infra will execute the project at a tariff rate of ₹2,38,000 per MW per month.
The total project value is ₹1,110 crore, with a completion timeline of 1.5 years. The systems will contribute to India's renewable energy infrastructure, supported by viability gap funding, ensuring efficient power storage and distribution across the country.
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HG Infra’s Q2 FY24 financial performance showed a decline in key metrics despite steady operational execution.
Net profit: ₹80.7 crore, down 16% YoY
Revenue: ₹902.4 crore, a decline of 5.5% YoY
EBITDA: Marginal dip to ₹219.5 crore from ₹220.1 crore
EBITDA margin: Improved to 24.3% from 23% YoY
The company has maintained a focus on profitability despite challenges, as reflected in the improved margins.
HG Infra Engineering Ltd share price ended at ₹1,276.15 on the BSE, reflecting a decline of ₹3.60 or 0.28%. The announcement of this major project is expected to positively impact the company’s future prospects and market sentiment.
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This battery energy storage project follows HG Infra’s recent success as the lowest bidder for a ₹781.11 crore road upgrade project in Gujarat. The company is actively involved in diversified infrastructure development, demonstrating its capability to handle large-scale projects across sectors.
HG Infra Engineering’s ₹1,110 crore battery storage project win underscores its role in advancing India’s energy infrastructure. With a robust pipeline of projects and strategic diversification, the company continues to strengthen its position in the infrastructure sector.
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