Jindal Drilling & Industries Ltd (JINDRILL) Q2FY26 Concall Summary - Sep-2025 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company reported a strong quarter, with a significant 116% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT), primarily driven by a one-time favorable outcome of a 15-year-old litigation with ONGC, which contributed INR 100 crores as other income.
- Operating performance remained broadly stable compared to the previous quarter, with a slight dip in operating revenue and EBITDA. This was attributed to the temporary de-hiring of two rigs, Jindal Explorer and Jindal Pioneer, for refurbishment and the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The company has successfully strengthened its financial position, with its net cash balance improving significantly to INR 295 crores from INR 111 crores in March 2025, even after the recent acquisition of the Jindal Pioneer rig.
- Management highlighted a clear strategy of conserving cash to fund future rig refurbishments, which cost between INR 70 crores to INR 120 crores per rig, thereby avoiding debt and maintaining a strong balance sheet for future growth and acquisitions.
- The company continues to focus on its core relationship with ONGC, with five offshore jack-up rigs on contract, and is actively participating in new tenders to secure contracts for its refurbished rigs, aiming for improved day rates.
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