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E&E News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
House to vote on land, water, fisheries and coal bills
The House will vote on a slate of natural resources and water bills this week, including one dealing with mine reclamation and another to expedite certain Interior Department appeals. H.R. 167, the 'Community Reclamation Partnerships Act,' from Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), would protect third-party groups from liability if they take part in cleaning up old, abandoned coal mines. LaHood's bill would amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize states and nongovernmental entities to work together to restore land and water affected by coal mining before the law passed. Advertisement As it stands, states are responsible for cleaning up old mines using money from the abandoned mine lands fund, which is supported by fees that coal operators pay. Groups that want to pitch in are often deterred by potential liability.
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12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dilip Buildcon Ltd (BOM:540047) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Debt Reduction and ...
Release Date: May 09, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Dilip Buildcon Ltd (BOM:540047) has successfully reduced its consolidated debt by over INR 2000 crores, showcasing strong financial management. The company has achieved significant progress in its coal mining operations, exceeding production targets with 18.5 million metric tons against a target of 15 million metric tons. Dilip Buildcon Ltd (BOM:540047) is strategically positioned to capitalize on upcoming infrastructure opportunities, including roads, airports, and tunnels, with a robust order pipeline. The company has maintained a strong focus on debt reduction, with plans to completely pay off DIPL debt and reduce standalone debt by INR 500 crores this financial year. Dilip Buildcon Ltd (BOM:540047) has a diversified portfolio, including roads, highways, irrigation, metro railways, airports, tunneling, and coal mining, providing multiple revenue streams. The company experienced a 21% decline in standalone revenue for the quarter and a 15% decline for the full year, reflecting challenges in order inflow. Dilip Buildcon Ltd (BOM:540047) faced muted order inflows over the past 24 months, with only INR 2,100 crores of new orders in FY25. The company anticipates a 5-7% decline in standalone revenue for the current fiscal year, indicating ongoing challenges in revenue growth. Execution of new orders is expected to take time to ramp up, potentially delaying revenue realization. The competitive landscape in the road sector has been challenging, with smaller players winning a significant share of projects, impacting Dilip Buildcon Ltd (BOM:540047)'s order book. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with BOM:540047. Q: Can you provide an update on the order inflow and the sectors you are targeting? A: We have bids in place for about INR 10,000-15,000 crore worth of projects, with expectations of securing orders worth INR 15,000-20,000 crore this year. We are targeting a mix of sectors including roads, highways, irrigation, water distribution, metro railways, airports, tunneling, and coal mining. (Rohan Suryavanhi, Head of Strategy and Planning) Q: What are the expectations for revenue and margins for FY26? A: We anticipate a 5-7% decline in standalone revenue for FY26, with operating margins around 10-11%. However, we expect consolidated revenues to grow by 10-15%. (Rohan Suryavanhi, Head of Strategy and Planning) Q: How is the company addressing the debt levels, and what are the plans for debt reduction? A: We have reduced debt by INR 300 crore at the consolidated level and plan to reduce standalone debt by INR 500 crore this financial year. Our goal is to become a net debt-free company within the next two years. (Rohan Suryavanhi, Head of Strategy and Planning) Q: Can you elaborate on the coal mining operations and future plans? A: Our coal mining operations have exceeded targets, achieving 18.5 million metric tons against a target of 15 million metric tons. We plan to construct a coal handling plant with a CapEx of INR 850 crore, expected to be completed in two years. (Sanjay Kumar Banal, CFO) Q: What measures is the government taking to address challenges in the road sector, and how does it impact your strategy? A: The government is revising qualification criteria for EPC projects to ensure better project execution and quality. This is expected to moderate competition and improve project progress, aligning with our strategy to focus on quality and execution. (Rohan Suryavanhi, Head of Strategy and Planning) For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
