20 May 2020 JSW Energy (JSWE)s results reflected an improved performance in the S/A business YoY, aided by lower interest costs on account of debt reduction. At a consol level, EBITDA rose 21% in 4QFY20. The acquisition of Kamalanga has been put on hold given the uncertainty surrounding recovery in power demand. While we see prudence in JSWE wanting to hold on to cash in the near term, if growth opportunities do not emerge or dividend payout is not increased, concerns may arise over capital allocation. account of higher short-term sales and lower base of the previous year for S/A (due to the timing effect in coal prices and tariff, in our view). Short- term sales volume rose 30% YoY to 736MU. Interest cost declined 10% YoY to INR2.5b given the debt reduction. PBT came in at INR0.9b (v/s INR0.1b in 4QFY19). For FY20, EBITDA/Adj. PAT was up 4%/20% YoY at INR29.6b/8.