Adani Energy Solutions Reports Strong Q3FY26 Operational Performance with Network Expansion and Smart Meter Growth
Adani Energy Solutions Limited reported strong Q3FY26 operational performance with transmission network expanding to 27,901 ckm following KPS III HVDC project win worth ₹77,787 crores. Smart metering business installed 18.88 lakh new meters, reaching 92.5 lakh total installations. MUL operations delivered exceptional 57% YoY growth in units sold to 371 MUs, while AEML maintained robust operational metrics with improved distribution losses at 4.22% and 99.998% supply reliability.

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Adani Energy Solutions Limited has released its provisional operational updates for Q3FY26, demonstrating strong performance across its diversified energy infrastructure portfolio. The company's comprehensive operational metrics reflect continued growth in transmission network expansion, smart metering deployment, and distribution efficiency improvements.
Transmission Business Achieves Network Expansion
The transmission segment delivered notable achievements during Q3FY26, with the company securing the KPS III (Khavda South Olpad) HVDC project. This strategic win expanded the total order book to ₹77,787.00 crores and increased the transmission network to 27,901 circuit kilometers.
| Parameter: | Q3FY25 | Q3FY26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Network Length (ckm): | 25,778 | 27,901 | +8.2% |
| Power Transformation Capacity (MVA): | 84,186 | 1,18,175 | +40.4% |
| Average System Availability (%): | 99.71% | 99.69% | -0.02% |
During the quarter, the company fully commissioned the North Karanpura Transmission Line (NKT) and operationalized 299 circuit kilometers. System availability remained robust at 99.69%, maintaining near-optimal performance levels across the transmission network.
Smart Metering Business Accelerates Installation Pace
The smart metering segment achieved significant milestones in Q3FY26, with 18.88 lakh new meter installations during the quarter. This brings the total cumulative smart meter installations to 92.5 lakh meters, positioning the company to likely surpass its guidance of 1 crore cumulative meters by the end of FY26.
| Smart Metering Metrics: | Details |
|---|---|
| Q3FY26 New Installations: | 18.88 lakh meters |
| Total Cumulative Installations: | 92.5 lakh meters |
| Order Book: | 2.46 crore meters |
| Revenue Potential: | ₹29,519.00 crores |
| Untapped Market Opportunity: | 103 million smart meters |
Distribution Operations Show Mixed Performance
AEML Mumbai Operations
AEML's Mumbai distribution business maintained strong operational efficiency metrics during Q3FY26. Distribution losses improved significantly to 4.22% in year-to-date FY26 from 4.91% in the corresponding period of FY25. Supply reliability remained exceptional at 99.998% levels, while collection efficiency stayed robust at 101.75%.
| AEML Key Metrics: | Q3FY25 | Q3FY26 | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Units Sold (MUs): | 2,574 | 2,487 | -3.4% |
| Distribution Loss (%): | 4.66% | 4.03% | Improved |
| Consumer Base (million): | 3.17 | 3.26 | +2.8% |
| Collection Efficiency (%): | 102.57% | 101.75% | Stable |
System reliability parameters showed improvement with better SAIDI and SAIFI metrics, while CAIDI experienced marginal decline. The consumer base in Mumbai circle increased to 3.26 million due to new customer additions.
MUL Mundra Operations
MUL's Mundra operations delivered exceptional performance with units sold growing 57% year-on-year to 371 million units compared to 236 million units in Q3FY25. This substantial growth was driven by strong industrial demand in the Mundra Special Economic Zone.
Recognition and Awards
The company received multiple recognitions during the quarter, highlighting its operational excellence and innovation initiatives:
- AESL's CSA score from S&P Global improved to 80/100 from 73/100, placing the company among the top 9 percentile of 244 global electric utilities
- Rajnandgaon substation won First Prize and Diamond Rating in the Service Category at the 10th CII National 5S Excellence Awards 2025
- Smart metering business was Runners-Up in the Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award (Services Category)
- AEML secured GOLD award at QCFI's 39th Annual Quality Convention (CCQC-2025)
- Received consolidated ESG Rating of "71" from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited for FY2025
Nine-Month Performance Overview
For the nine-month period ending December 2025, AESL maintained consistent operational performance across all business segments. The transmission network length and transformation capacity remained at the same levels as Q3FY26, while average system availability improved marginally to 99.71% from 99.70% in 9MFY25.
AEML's distribution business showed steady improvement in key metrics, with distribution losses declining to 4.22% in 9MFY26 from 4.91% in 9MFY25. Consumer complaints decreased significantly to 3,32,730 from 4,74,064 in the previous year, reflecting improved operational efficiency and customer service focus.
MUL's strong performance continued in the nine-month period, with total units sold reaching 1,006 million units compared to 696 million units in 9MFY25, representing a 44.5% year-on-year growth driven by sustained industrial demand.
Historical Stock Returns for Adani Energy Solutions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -1.01% | -10.11% | -2.43% | +6.82% | +26.53% | +112.11% |
















































