JSW Energy Limited (NSE:JSWENERGY) announced on 7 August 2026 the completion of its acquisition of 100% equity shares of Maruti Clean Coal and Power Limited (MCCPL), a 300 MW thermal power asset located in Korba, Chhattisgarh, bringing the company's total installed capacity to 14,835 MW.
Key Highlights
- JSW Energy has acquired 100% equity shares of MCCPL from Kolahai Infotech Private Limited and SFI Parcel Services Private Limited, making MCCPL a wholly-owned subsidiary.
- The transaction values MCCPL at an Enterprise Value of Rs 1,410 crore, with the asset reporting FY26 EBITDA of approximately Rs 279 crore.
- MCCPL holds a long-term Power Purchase Agreement of 195 MW (net) with Rajasthan discoms, routed through PTC India, with a residual PPA life of approximately 14 years.
- With this acquisition, JSW Energy's total locked-in generation capacity stands at 32.4 GW, comprising 14.8 GW operational and 13.6 GW under construction.
About the Company
JSW Energy Limited (NSE:JSWENERGY), headquartered in Mumbai, is one of India's leading private sector power producers and part of the USD 25 billion JSW Group. The company operates across thermal, hydro, and renewable energy generation, as well as transmission. It commenced commercial operations in 2000 with 2x130 MW thermal plants at Vijayanagar, Karnataka, and targets 30 GW of generation capacity by 2030.
Announcement in Detail
JSW Energy filed the acquisition completion notice under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The company had first disclosed the signing of a definitive agreement on 13 June 2026. MCCPL owns and operates a 300 MW thermal power plant at Korba, Chhattisgarh, with coal supply secured through a long-term Fuel Supply Agreement with South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) under the SHAKTI scheme.
Beyond the 195 MW (net) PPA with Rajasthan discoms, the plant supplies 5% power at variable cost to the Chhattisgarh discom, while approximately 64 MW of residual capacity is sold in the merchant market. Khaitan and Co served as legal adviser, BDO India conducted financial and tax due diligence, and Roots Legal handled land due diligence for JSW Energy on this transaction.
Impact on Investors
The filing shows the acquired asset is described as EBITDA-accretive and PAT-accretive from the date of acquisition, with the company also disclosing that the transaction is expected to reduce net leverage and strengthen balance sheet resilience. Investors will note that the disclosed EV of Rs 1,410 crore against FY26 EBITDA of approximately Rs 279 crore implies an EV-to-EBITDA multiple of approximately 5x, as stated in the press release filed alongside the regulatory disclosure.
Shareholders will observe that JSW Energy currently has a further 3,800 MW under construction at its Salboni and Mahanadi Thermal Power Plants, along with a pipeline of 1,200 MW for brownfield expansion at Mahanadi. The company also holds 29.6 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity across pumped hydro and battery systems, which broadens its portfolio profile beyond conventional thermal generation.
Sector / Market Context
India's power sector continues to face strong demand growth, with the Central Electricity Authority projecting peak demand to cross 335 GW by 2026-27. Thermal power remains a critical component of the generation mix, accounting for the majority of installed capacity in India. Long-term PPAs backed by fuel supply agreements, such as those held by MCCPL, are regarded as structurally stable commercial arrangements within the sector, providing predictable revenue visibility over multi-year periods for generators operating under such frameworks.