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Vedanta Power Sales Soar 26% in Q2, Driven by Strong Plant Performance
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News18•03-10-2026, 20:30
Vedanta Power Sales Soar 26% in Q2, Driven by Strong Plant Performance
- •Vedanta Power Ltd reported a 26% increase in power sales to 5,593 million units (MU) in Q2 of the current fiscal year, up from 4,433 MU in the same period last year.
- •First-half power sales reached 10,817 MU, marking a 32% year-on-year growth due to stronger plant performance and improved availability.
- •Growth was significantly boosted by a 111% year-on-year increase in power sales at Meenakshi Energy to 1,470 MU in Q2, reflecting operations of its expanded 1,000-MW capacity.
- •The Jharsuguda Thermal Plant saw a remarkable turnaround, with power sales rising 186% year-on-year to 873 MU in Q2, and its plant availability factor improving to 98% from 43%.
- •The Talwandi Sabo Thermal Plant continued to provide a consistent operating base, complementing the growth drivers from other plants.
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Vedanta Power Ltd reported a 26 percent increase in power sales, reaching 5,593 million units in the second quarter of the current fiscal year compared to 4,433 million units in the previous fiscal period.
The sales growth was primarily driven by a 111 percent increase in generation at Meenakshi Energy, reaching 1,470 million units, and a turnaround at the Jharsuguda Thermal Plant, where sales rose 186 percent to 873 million units.
Shares of Vedanta Power were listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange on June 15, with the listing ceremony led by Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal.
