Tata Power's (TPWR) 2QFY18 adj. consolidated PAT grew 14% YoY to INR3.8b (est. INR3.6b). The PAT is adjusted for exceptional charge of INR1.5b pertaining to Tata Teleservices and impairment of Rithala plant. The growth was driven by net benefit (Mundra & Coal) of higher coal prices, RE and higher generation at Maithon. Mundra+Coal: The under-recovery at Mundra was down from INR0.93/kWh in 1Q to INR0.70/kWh on higher availability (85% vs. 61% in 1Q) and savings in fuel coal. FoB cost of coal was unchanged QoQ (at USD59/t). Coal mining JVs PAT was up ~19% QoQ (6.5x YoY) to INR3.3b on higher coal prices. Mundra...