ACME Solar Holdings Reports 59% Revenue Growth in FY26; PAT Nearly Doubles
ACME Solar Holdings announced its audited financial results for FY26, reporting a 59.2% YoY rise in consolidated revenue to INR 2,507 Cr and a 98.5% surge in PAT to INR 498 Cr. Operational highlights include the commissioning of 2.3 GWh BESS capacity and a total portfolio of 8,071 MW. Additionally, the Board appointed Mr. Arun Chopra as the new CFO following the resignation of Mr. Rajat Kumar Singh.

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ACME Solar Holdings Limited convened a Board of Directors meeting on May 07, 2026, approving audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The joint statutory auditors, M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP and M/s A Prasad & Associates, issued an unmodified opinion on both the standalone and consolidated financial results. The board meeting commenced at 11:09 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 11:35 P.M. (IST). In conjunction with the results, the company also filed an Investor Presentation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, highlighting strong operational and financial performance for Q4 and the full year FY26.
Pursuant to Regulations 30 and 47 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted copies of the newspaper advertisements pertaining to the Audited Financial Results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The results were published on Saturday, May 09, 2026, in the Financial Express (English) and Jansatta (Hindi). The financial results are available on the company's website at www.acmesolar.in .
Consolidated Financial Performance
ACME Solar Holdings delivered robust consolidated performance for the year ended March 31, 2026. Total Revenue grew to INR 2,507 Cr, up 59.2% year-on-year, while EBITDA rose 61.2% to INR 2,265 Cr, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 90.3%. PAT nearly doubled to INR 498 Cr, up 98.5% YoY, with a PAT margin of 19.9%. Cash PAT for FY26 stood at INR 963 Cr, up 72.3% YoY. The following table presents key consolidated financial metrics on both a quarterly and full-year basis:
| Particulars (INR Cr): | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | % Change | FY26 | FY25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue: | 705 | 539 | 30.7% | 2,507 | 1,575 | 59.2% |
| EBITDA: | 636 | 488 | 30.3% | 2,265 | 1,406 | 61.2% |
| EBITDA Margin: | 90.2% | 90.5% | — | 90.3% | 89.2% | — |
| PAT: | 138 | 122 | 13.3% | 498 | 251 | 98.5% |
| PAT Margin: | 19.6% | 22.6% | — | 19.9% | 15.9% | — |
| Cash PAT: | 247 | 238 | 3.5% | 963 | 559 | 72.3% |
On a detailed consolidated basis, revenue from operations grew to Rs. 20,233.79 million from Rs. 14,051.31 million in the prior year, driven primarily by electricity sales of Rs. 20,229.59 million. Total consolidated income, including other income of Rs. 4,837.01 million, reached Rs. 25,070.80 million compared to Rs. 15,752.41 million in FY25. The table below provides a comprehensive breakdown of consolidated financial metrics:
| Metric: | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | Rs. 20,233.79 million | Rs. 14,051.31 million |
| Other Income: | Rs. 4,837.01 million | Rs. 1,701.10 million |
| Total Income: | Rs. 25,070.80 million | Rs. 15,752.41 million |
| Total Expenses: | Rs. 2,420.43 million | Rs. 1,697.01 million |
| EBITDA (before exceptional items): | Rs. 22,650.37 million | Rs. 14,055.40 million |
| Finance Costs: | Rs. 11,229.88 million | Rs. 7,592.07 million |
| Depreciation & Amortisation: | Rs. 4,679.02 million | Rs. 2,873.13 million |
| Profit Before Tax: | Rs. 6,768.24 million | Rs. 3,380.36 million |
| Net Profit: | Rs. 4,978.85 million | Rs. 2,508.21 million |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | Rs. 4,984.16 million | Rs. 2,510.50 million |
| Basic EPS (Rs.): | 8.24 | 4.55 |
| Diluted EPS (Rs.): | 8.16 | 4.53 |
Consolidated total assets stood at Rs. 285,403.09 million as at March 31, 2026, up from Rs. 184,037.39 million as at March 31, 2025. The asset base stands at INR 21,952 Cr, up INR 6,445 Cr from the prior year on account of commissioning of assets. Long-term borrowings increased to Rs. 167,398.76 million from Rs. 98,571.70 million, reflecting the company's ongoing capital expenditure programme. Cash and cash equivalents at the consolidated level rose to Rs. 22,309.43 million from Rs. 12,842.73 million at the beginning of the year. Net Debt to Net Worth improved to 1.7x from 2.5x, while Cash RoE improved to 20.1% from 15.7% on a YoY basis.
Breakdown of Other Income (Consolidated)
The investor presentation provides a detailed breakdown of consolidated other income for Q4 FY26, as presented in the table below:
| Particulars (INR Cr): | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest on Fixed Deposits: | 43 | 38 | 20 |
| Late Payment Surcharge: | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Amortisation of Deferred Revenue (Ind AS): | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Hedging Gains: | 64 | 11 | — |
| Other Miscellaneous Income: | 31 | 19 | 16 |
| Total Other Income: | 157 | 120 | 52 |
Standalone Financial Performance
On a standalone basis, ACME Solar Holdings reported total revenue from operations of Rs. 39,109.50 million for FY26, compared to Rs. 13,521.01 million in FY25, with EPC contract revenues contributing Rs. 38,225.80 million. Total standalone income, inclusive of other income of Rs. 4,463.37 million, reached Rs. 43,572.87 million against Rs. 15,118.36 million in the prior year. The table below presents key standalone financial highlights:
| Metric: | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | Rs. 39,109.50 million | Rs. 13,521.01 million |
| — EPC Contract Revenue: | Rs. 38,225.80 million | Rs. 13,356.31 million |
| — O&M Services Revenue: | Rs. 879.50 million | Rs. 164.70 million |
| Other Income: | Rs. 4,463.37 million | Rs. 1,597.35 million |
| Total Income: | Rs. 43,572.87 million | Rs. 15,118.36 million |
| Total Expenses: | Rs. 36,137.16 million | Rs. 10,835.78 million |
| Finance Costs: | Rs. 3,030.99 million | Rs. 1,762.64 million |
| Profit Before Tax: | Rs. 4,566.98 million | Rs. 2,531.81 million |
| Net Profit: | Rs. 3,401.58 million | Rs. 1,887.71 million |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | Rs. 3,406.64 million | Rs. 1,889.42 million |
| Basic EPS (Rs.): | 5.62 | 3.41 |
| Diluted EPS (Rs.): | 5.56 | 3.39 |
Standalone total assets grew to Rs. 1,29,423.01 million as at March 31, 2026 from Rs. 86,910.97 million as at March 31, 2025. During the year, the Board paid an interim dividend of Rs. 0.20 per share each on April 25, 2025 and January 29, 2026, amounting to a total of Rs. 242.10 million. Additionally, 884,023 equity shares of Rs. 2 each were allotted to the Employee Welfare Trust under the ESOP Scheme 2025, of which 301,133 shares were transferred to eligible employees upon exercise of vested options, with the remaining 582,890 shares held by the Trust as of March 31, 2026.
Business and Operational Highlights
ACME Solar marked several key milestones during FY26. The company commissioned one of India's largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacities of ~2.3 GWh till date, delivering a net realization of ~INR 2.2 Cr/day as of date. The 100 MW Acme Eco Clean wind project was fully commissioned, taking total operational capacity to 2,990 MW. A new project win of 301 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) with SECI was secured during Q4, taking cumulative FY26 project additions to 1,401 MW. The company's total portfolio stands at 8,071 MW including ~17 GWh of BESS installation, with 6,270 MW PPA signed. The weighted average tariff for the operational portfolio stands at INR 3.4/KWh, while the under-construction portfolio carries a weighted average tariff of INR 4.4/KWh. Key business and operational metrics are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Operational Capacity: | 2,990 MW |
| BESS Commissioned: | ~2.3 GWh |
| BESS Net Realization: | ~INR 2.2 Cr/day (as of date) |
| Under Construction Capacity: | 5,081 MW |
| Cumulative FY26 PPA Signed Capacity: | 3,280 MW + 550 MWh standalone BESS |
| Total Portfolio: | 8,071 MW incl. ~17 GWh BESS |
| FY26 Project Additions: | 1,401 MW |
| Units Generated (FY26): | 6,464 million units (MUs), up 61.1% YoY |
| Units Generated (Q4 FY26): | 1,720 million units (MUs), up 13.7% YoY |
| CUF (FY26): | 25.9% |
| CUF (Q4 FY26): | 26.9% |
| Plant Availability (FY26): | 99.5% |
| Grid Availability (FY26): | 99.2% |
| Weighted Average Cost of Debt (Operational): | 8.4% |
| Cash ROE (FY26): | 20.1% |
| Land Acquired (Under Construction): | Over 15,000+ acres |
| Weighted Average Tariff (Operational): | INR 3.4/KWh |
| Weighted Average Tariff (Under Construction): | INR 4.4/KWh |
On the financing front, the company tied up debt of over ~INR 15,000 Cr for ~1.5 GW of under construction projects during the year. Refinancing of ~INR 3,300 Cr was secured for ~850 MW of operational projects, resulting in a reduction of rate of interest by ~150 bps and includes a top-up of ~INR 650 Cr for the year. As of date, 2.2 GW of operational projects have been assigned a credit rating of AA-/Stable.
Receivables and Offtaker Profile
The company demonstrated a significant improvement in its Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), declining sharply from 181 days in FY23 to 14 days in FY26, reflecting improved collections and receivables management. The operational offtaker split for the 2,990 MW portfolio comprises Central Offtakers at 67%, Other State Offtakers at 28%, and GUVNL at 5%. The share of Central Offtakers is targeted to increase to 84% from the present 67% as the under-construction portfolio is commissioned.
| DSO Trend (as Billed): | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Sales Outstanding: | 181 | 93 | 42 | 14 |
Leadership Changes: New CFO Appointment and Senior Elevations
The Board approved several significant leadership changes effective May 08, 2026. Mr. Rajat Kumar Singh tendered his resignation as Group Chief Financial Officer vide letter dated February 28, 2026, citing personal reasons, and was relieved with effect from May 08, 2026. In his place, the Board appointed Mr. Arun Chopra as Chief Financial Officer, designated as Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Arun Chopra |
| Designation: | Chief Financial Officer (KMP & SMP) |
| Effective Date: | May 08, 2026 |
| Association with Company since: | 2018 |
| Previous Designation: | Executive Vice President (Finance & Accounts) |
| Total Experience: | About 30 years |
| Energy Sector Experience: | Approximately 15 years |
| Education: | B.Com, Kurukshetra University (1993); Cost & Management Accountant, ICAI (1996) |
| Prior Employers: | Rattan India Power Limited, Videocon Industries Limited, Moser Baer India Limited, LG Electronics Private Limited, Timex Watches Limited |
Mr. Chopra's areas of expertise include project costing and cash flow management, treasury and forex management, financial feasibility analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, risk management and mitigation strategies, management information systems and internal controls framework, process automation and digitization, and aligning financial goals with the company's vision. The Board also took note of the elevation of two senior finance leaders to non-board positions:
- Mr. Purushottam Kejriwal — elevated as Director-Project Finance; associated with the Company since April 2024, leading the Project Finance function with responsibilities spanning financial management, fund-raising, and strategic planning.
- Mr. Ankit Verma — elevated as Director-Corporate Finance & Investor Relations; associated with the Company since March 2024, leading Corporate Finance and Investor Relations functions including strategic fund-raising, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations strategy.
Other Board Decisions
The Board approved a Postal Ballot Notice to seek shareholder approval for amendments in the "ACME Employee Stock Option Plan 2024" and for the grant of options to employees of subsidiary and/or holding companies under the same plan. The Board also approved the re-appointment of M/s AAPT & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 032383N), as Internal Auditors of the Company for a period of six months from April 01, 2026 to September 30, 2026, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
Historical Stock Returns for ACME Solar Holdings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -5.28% | -6.62% | +2.02% | +6.68% | +30.72% | +11.71% |
With 5,081 MW under construction and a significantly higher weighted average tariff of INR 4.4/KWh compared to the operational portfolio's INR 3.4/KWh, how might the commissioning timeline of these projects impact ACME Solar's revenue trajectory and profitability over the next 2-3 years?
Given that ACME Solar's long-term borrowings nearly doubled to Rs. 167,398 million to fund its capital expenditure programme, what refinancing risks or interest rate sensitivities could the company face if debt markets tighten before the under-construction 5,081 MW portfolio becomes operational?
As ACME Solar targets increasing its Central Offtaker share from 67% to 84% upon commissioning of under-construction projects, how might this shift in counterparty mix affect the company's DSO performance and overall credit risk profile going forward?


































