Jindal Steel Ltd (JINDALSTEL) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- The newly commissioned slurry pipeline will immediately deliver INR 700 per ton in freight cost savings on 20,000 tons of daily iron ore transport starting Q3.
- Management forecasts a coking coal cost increase of $20-$25 per ton for Q3, but successfully mitigated high propane prices by switching to its own cheaper syn gas.
- Net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 1.51x, and management reaffirmed its capital allocation strategy of funding capex primarily through internal accruals.
Performance Overview
- Achieved the highest-ever quarterly gross revenue in the company's history.
- Steel sales volume grew by 27% and EBITDA by 34% year-over-year, despite adverse weather conditions impacting mining operations.
- Successfully mitigated natural gas and propane shortages by utilizing the in-house coal gasification plant, ensuring no impact on production or profitability.
- The 192 km long slurry pipeline from Barbil to Angul has been commissioned, with commercial operations starting immediately.
- The balance sheet was strengthened, with net debt declining by INR 1,141 crore during the quarter and the net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improving to 1.51x.
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Key Discussions & Insights
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Outlook and Guidance
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