SRM Energy Reports Steep Loss in Q1, Faces Going Concern Issues
SRM Energy Limited, a power generation company, reported a standalone net loss of Rs 139.70 crore for Q1 FY2023-24, a significant increase from the Rs 8.70 lakh loss in the previous quarter. The company faces severe operational challenges with no revenue, fully eroded net worth, and liabilities exceeding assets. SRM Energy made a Rs 131.00 lakh impairment provision on its investment in its subsidiary, SRM Energy Tamilnadu Private Limited (SETPL), which is now classified as an asset held for sale. SETPL has approached NCLT for insolvency resolution and received a SEBI attachment order for a Rs 4,326.56 crore loan. Auditors have raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

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SRM Energy Limited , a company in the power generation sector, has reported a significant standalone net loss of Rs 139.70 crore for the quarter ended June 30. This marks a substantial increase from the Rs 8.70 lakh loss reported in the previous quarter.
Financial Performance
The company's financial results paint a challenging picture:
Particulars (Rs. in lakhs) | Q1 (Unaudited) | Q4 (Audited) | Q1 (Unaudited) |
---|---|---|---|
Revenue from operations | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Total expenses | 139.70 | 8.70 | 8.78 |
Net loss | (139.70) | (8.70) | (8.78) |
EPS (Basic & Diluted) (Rs) | (1.54) | (0.10) | (0.10) |
Operational Challenges
SRM Energy is facing severe operational challenges:
- No business operations and continuous cash losses
- Fully eroded net worth with accumulated losses
- Current liabilities exceeding current assets
Impairment and Asset Held for Sale
The company has made a significant impairment provision of Rs 131.00 lakh on its investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary, SRM Energy Tamilnadu Private Limited (SETPL). This investment has been classified as an asset held for sale at Rs 1.00 lakh, reflecting the proposed sale to the parent company, Spice Energy Private Limited.
Subsidiary Issues
SETPL, the wholly-owned subsidiary, is facing its own set of challenges:
- Approached NCLT for insolvency resolution
- Received an attachment order from SEBI for a Rs 4,326.56 crore loan amount
- Sold a portion of land at a loss of Rs 10.16 lakh
Going Concern Uncertainty
The statutory auditors have issued a qualified conclusion, highlighting material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The management expects support from the parent company to meet expenses if the company is unable to do so on its own.
Employee Salaries
The company has unpaid employee salaries amounting to Rs 13.98 lakh as of June 30.
Future Outlook
With no current business operations and mounting financial challenges, SRM Energy's future remains uncertain. The company's ability to turn around its operations and financial position will likely depend on the success of its restructuring efforts and the support from its parent company.
Historical Stock Returns for SRM Energy
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-1.98% | -7.75% | -2.44% | +5.81% | -32.42% | +478.50% |