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ACME Solar Holdings (ACME) posted an in-line performance in 2QFY26, with revenue of INR4.7b (3% beat). 2QFY26 benefitted from healthy generation leading to EBITDA coming in line with our estimate of INR4b. Adj. PAT of INR1.1b was 13% above our estimate, aided by higher-than-expected other income.

Massive Scale-Up Ahead in Battery Storage: India’s BESS capacity currently stands at 204.5 MW / 505.6 MWh, but the Central Electricity Authority targets 41 GW / 236 GWh by FY31-32.

Acme Solar (ACME) remains our top pick in the Power/Renewables space, with the stock up 45% in the last six months.

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ACME reported a strong set of numbers – revenue grew 65% YoY to ~INR 5bn, EBITDA surged 117% YoY to INR 4.4bn with healthy EBITDA margin of ~90%, adj. PAT stood at INR 1.4bn (vs. INR 0.5bn loss in Q4FY24.

ACME has had an impressive beginning to FY26 with revenue of INR 5.1bn (+65% YoY), EBITDA at INR 4.6bn (+68% YoY), and PAT of INR1.3bn.

Acme reported Q2FY26 results in line with our estimates, with revenue at INR 4.7bn (+80% YoY) and EBITDA at INR 4bn (+81% YoY) led by higher PLF (24.1% vs 22.2% YoY) and incremental capacity addition. Operational capacity stood at 2.9GW (vs. 2.5GW YoY).

Multiple projects being commissioned contribute to building a strong execution track record: ACME Solar Holdings (Acme)’s operational capacity currently stands at 2.9GW vs. only 1.3GW at the time of IPO.

ACME Solar Holdings (ACME) reported a robust performance in 1QFY26, with EBITDA growth of 68% YoY/5% QoQ to INR4.6b (3% beat), driven by capacity additions and improved capacity utilization factor (CUF).

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Adani Green Energy (AGEL) started FY26 on a strong note, posting a strong quarter on both operational and financial fronts. It commissioned ~1.6GW in Q1FY26, taking operational capacity to 15.8GW (+45% YoY).

NHPC has reported a steady result in Q4FY25 – standalone revenue grew 15% YoY to INR 21bn, EBITDA grew 4% YoY to INR 9.4bn while adjusted PAT, at INR 8bn, grew 14% YoY.

IPO Note

Solarworld Energy Solutions is an integrated solar EPC and solutions provider with a growing focus on module and BESS manufacturing. In FY25, the company reported Revenue/EBITDA/PAT of Rs5,448mn/Rs1,092mn/Rs770mn, with margins improving to ~20%/14%. Its growth is supported by strong execution for PSUs and C&I clients, expansion into manufacturing (1.2 GW TopCon modules, 2 GW BESS) and a healthy net cash position. As of July 31, 2025, the company has completed 46 solar projects aggregating 251 MW AC and had ~765 MW AC under execution. At upper price band and diluted equity, IPO is priced at 39.48x PE on FY25....