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Adani Enterp.
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Management successfully commenced operations at the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport on December 25, 2025, which falls within Q3 FY26. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“Greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated on 08th October 2025, set to commence operations from Q3 FY26”
The airport business is currently achieving a run rate EBITDA of over INR 1,000 crores per quarter, aligning with the lower end of the annual guidance range. (4 met, 1 revised across 5 tracked commitments)
“The Greenfield Navi Mumbai Airport is expected to commence its operation in the current quarter, in Q3, and of course will boost further financial performance of Adani Airports.”
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How durable is the business?
The company's scale moat is expanding with the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the addition of new road and water projects to the order book. (1 expanding)
“The inauguration of greenfield Navi Mumbai airport and completion of its 7th road project reflects AEL’s fundamental focus on incubation at scale.”
Mining services (MDO) saw a 40% increase in dispatch volumes and a 100% jump in EBITDA. Management expects volumes to grow further to 60 million tons in the next 18 months. (5 expanding across 2 engines)
“IRM Total Income Q3-25 9,562 Q3-26 7,169 (25%) Impacted due to low volume and prices”
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Where does growth come from?
The airport business is showing strong growth momentum, with EBITDA reaching INR 3,480 crores for FY25 and maintaining a run rate of approximately INR 1,000 crores per quarter. Management expects this to climb to INR 4,500 - 5,000 crores in coming quarters. (5 accelerating across 5 signals)
“AAHL Airports EBITDA surpasses FY-25 full year EBITDA by 7% in nine-months”
Mining services (MDO) volumes have surged significantly, ending FY25 at 43.3 MMT (a 40% increase), with management guiding towards 60 MMT within the next 18 months. (4 accelerating, 1 steady across 5 signals)
“Mining Service Increased in line with higher volume... EBITDA 29% Increase”
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What could break the thesis?
Capex intensity is increasing. The company completed INR 31,500 crores in FY25 and has raised the guidance for FY26 to over INR 36,000 crores. (5 intensifying, 3 high-severity)
“Net External Debt 30,966 [Mar-24] ... 62,129 [Dec-25]. Increase in external debt during the nine-month period deployed in incubating infra-assets”
The Integrated Resource Management (IRM) business continues to face severe pressure, with annual volumes dropping 31% from 82.1 MMT to 56.5 MMT. EBITDA for the segment fell from Rs. 5,173 cr to Rs. 3,585 cr, dragging down the performance of established businesses. (5 intensifying, 2 high-severity)
“Established businesses EBITDA & PBT impacted primarily on account of decrease in trade volume and price volatility in IRM and Commercial Mining”
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