By Rajveer Sekhawat 
Adani Group is emerging as a leading player in a continuously developing and accelerating business world after getting through thick and thin. Recently, Adani latest news revealed that the group portfolio has strengthened financially, reflecting 42% growth in three months. At the same time, they had equivalent profit in the whole of last year.
It showcases their financial transformation and enhanced credit profile with their cumulative efforts and strategies. Through a series of strategic initiatives, the conglomerate Adani group has fortified its liquidity position. This led them to attain the highest-ever cash portfolio with an impressive balance of INR 42,115 crore at the close of the June quarter in 2023.
Indeed, this is a major feat for the group, and if they follow their steps, it will help them fuel ambitious projects. Let’s discuss significant financial changes in the group’s portfolio and the potential for future projects.
Financial Shift to Strengthen the Portfolio
Based on Adani latest news, they have jumped into a successful landscape, and the following measures contribute to their success:
1. Substantial Equity Deployment
A remarkable surge in equity deployment has increased the proportion of equity to total assets to an unprecedented 55.77%. At the conclusion of the fiscal year 2023, the group deployed INR 2,35,812 crore in equity, significantly outpacing net debt, which stood at INR 1,87,087 crore.
2. Impressive Growth Metrics
Over the past four years, from fiscal year 2019 to fiscal year 2023, the group has achieved extraordinary growth in both EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) and gross assets, boasting CAGRs (Compound Annual Growth Rates) of 18.13% and 21.7%, respectively. In the June quarter of fiscal year 2024, EBITDA soared by a staggering 42% year-on-year, surpassing 40% of the entire fiscal year 2023 EBITDA. Remarkably, net debt has grown at a relatively modest CAGR of 14.56%, consistently improving leverage ratios.
Robust Financial Ratios
As per Adani latest news, their devotion to financial prudence is evident in its impressive ratios. Take a sneak peek here:
1. Net Debt to Run-Rate EBITDA
In fiscal year 2023, this key ratio plunged to 2.8x, down from 3.2x a year prior. This clearly shows a significantly improved financial position.
2. Gross Assets to Net Debt
At the close of fiscal year 2023, this ratio stood at a commendable 2.3x, reinforcing the group’s solid financial footing.
3. Net Debt to Equity
Fiscal year 2023 saw this ratio at a mere 0.8x, further underlining the group’s financial stability.
4. Debt Coverage Ratio
For fiscal year 2023, this critical ratio improved to 2.02x, up from 1.47x in the preceding fiscal year, showcasing its ability to service its debt obligations effectively.
Now, let’s look at the core strategies that fuel Adani group.
1. Core Infrastructure and Utility Platform Leading the Way
Adani Group’s core business in infrastructure is on the boom right now, and it is crucial for them to focus solely on it. This segment accounts for a substantial 83% of total EBITDA in fiscal year 2023 and 86% in the June quarter of the fiscal year 2024. Furthermore, contractual businesses contributed a remarkable 82% of the portfolio EBITDA in fiscal year 2023. This substantial contribution brings unparalleled stability and multi-decadal earnings predictability.
2. Diverse Funding Sources Mitigate Risk
The group’s strategy of diversifying its sources of financing, both globally and domestically, has proven highly effective in mitigating concentration risk.
3. Maturity Planning and Refinancing Protection
The brilliant minds at Adani Group have paved the way for a robust maturity cover through conservative planning. It ensures that all group companies’ debt maturity profile exceeds the cover period in all cases. This proactive approach eliminates systemic risks and provides essential refinancing protection.
4. Robust Free Funds Flow and Cash Position
The group’s free funds flow and cash reserves for fiscal year 2023 amounted to an impressive 2.72x, significantly exceeding the average debt maturity cover of 6.55 years. This achievement eliminates refinance risks and underscores the group’s financial fortitude.
Attracting Global Investments and Promoter-Level Success
Through a visionary 10-year equity program launched in 2016, the Adani Group has attracted over USD 9.5 billion (excluding the recent stake sale in Adani Power to GQG Partners) since 2019. Isn’t it intriguing for their business? This program has played a pivotal role in supporting strategic priorities, including the pre-payment of margin-linked share-backed financing. Moreover, the promoter-level entity has generated INR 30,900 crore (excluding the recent stake sale in Adani Power to GQG Partners) through secondary market transactions since March 2023.
Summing Up
The Adani Group has been steering successfully with stabilizing and growing their business through effective financial planning. As a result of this, they have improved their credit profile despite witnessing financial turmoil. Now, the group is well-positioned as a global powerhouse and promises to redefine industries and shape the future.
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