Vedanta Oil and Gas Achieves 34% EBITDA Growth and Reports New Discoveries in Q2FY27
Revenue rises 7% to ₹2,486 crore; production optimization arrests decline with positive trends at Ravva and new Rajasthan hydrocarbon discoveries announced
Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited reported a 34% year-on-year growth in EBITDA to ₹1,393 crore for Q2FY27, supported by a 7% increase in revenue to ₹2,486 crore. Production optimization halted declines with positive trends at Ravva, alongside three new discoveries in Rajasthan, signaling potential future growth.
Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited
Investor Presentation
Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited posted a 34% year-on-year increase in EBITDA to ₹1,393 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, driven by higher price realizations and operational efficiencies. The company also reported a 7% rise in revenue to ₹2,486 crore and highlighted positive production trends and new oil and gas discoveries in Rajasthan.
The company’s profit after tax from continuing operations stood at ₹746 crore in Q2FY27. The production optimization initiatives, including well interventions and artificial lift enhancements, helped to arrest decline particularly at the Ravva asset, contributing to stable overall production.
Average daily gross operated production was 72.2 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboepd) with working interest production at 47.8 kboepd in Q2FY27. Total gross oil and gas production reached 6.6 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), and working interest production was 4.4 million boe for the quarter.
Vedanta was active in exploration with three hydrocarbon discoveries in Rajasthan’s Kaameshwari, Saraswati and Raageshwari fields during the first half of FY27. The commercial viability of these deep-gas and shallow-oil finds is under evaluation.
The company was also recently awarded two offshore blocks in the Krishna Godavari Basin under the DSF IV bid round, supporting its strategy to expand offshore operations and tap India's untapped hydrocarbon resources.
Vedanta Oil and Gas, operating under the Cairn brand, holds interests in 45 blocks totaling approximately 47,000 square kilometers across India, with combined 2P and 2C resources of around 1.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent (bnboe).
Highlights
- Q2FY27 EBITDA rose 34% to ₹1,393 crore year-over-year
- Revenue increased by 7% to ₹2,486 crore in Q2FY27
- Profit after tax from continuing operations was ₹746 crore
- Average daily gross operated production of 72.2 kboepd in Q2FY27
- Three new hydrocarbon discoveries in Rajasthan notified in H1FY27
- Awarded two offshore blocks in Krishna Godavari Basin under DSF IV bid round
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Vedanta Oil and Gas reported a 34% year-on-year increase in EBITDA to ₹1,393 crore for Q2FY27.
- Revenue for the quarter rose 7% year-on-year to ₹2,486 crore.
- Profit after tax from continuing operations was ₹746 crore for the quarter.
- The company continued production optimization efforts resulting in decline arrest and positive production trends, especially at the Ravva field.
- Three hydrocarbon discoveries were notified in Rajasthan during the first half of FY27, including deep-gas and shallow-oil finds.
- Vedanta was awarded two offshore blocks in the Krishna Godavari Basin under the DSF IV bid round, expanding its offshore footprint.
Key details
- Average daily gross operated production during Q2FY27 was 72.2 kboepd; working interest production was 47.8 kboepd.
- Total production volumes reached 6.6 million boe gross and 4.4 million boe on working interest basis for the quarter.
- Exploration discoveries were made in the Kaameshwari, Saraswati and Raageshwari fields in Rajasthan, with commercial viability under evaluation.
- The awarded offshore blocks are KG/OSDSF/G1/2025 (Shallow Water) and KG/DWDSF/GD10/2025 (Deepwater).
- The company’s portfolio spans 45 blocks over 47,000 sq. km across India, with 2P and 2C resources of approximately 1.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
Financial performance
- The company’s half-year revenue stood at ₹4,993 crore, up 8% year-on-year.
- EBITDA for the first half of FY27 was ₹2,625 crore, a 14% increase compared to the same period last year.
- Profit after tax including discontinued operations was ₹1,691 crore for H1FY27.
- Higher price realizations and cost efficiency contributed to improved profitability and cash generation.
Strategic context
- Vedanta Oil and Gas is focused on expanding production through exploration and development projects across Rajasthan, Northeast India, and offshore blocks.
- The company’s disciplined execution is aimed at unlocking future growth and enhancing India’s energy security.
- The new offshore blocks support the company's strategy to develop untapped deepwater resources using advanced technologies.
Highlights
- Q2FY27 EBITDA rose 34% to ₹1,393 crore year-over-year
- Revenue increased by 7% to ₹2,486 crore in Q2FY27
- Profit after tax from continuing operations was ₹746 crore
- Average daily gross operated production of 72.2 kboepd in Q2FY27
- Three new hydrocarbon discoveries in Rajasthan notified in H1FY27
- Awarded two offshore blocks in Krishna Godavari Basin under DSF IV bid round
Disclosures
- SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015
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