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Dilip Buildcon Targets Doubling Coal Output by FY29
Dilip Buildcon wants to produce twice as much coal by fiscal year 2029.
It is increasing its focus on mining.
Mining can make more money than conventional EPC work.
However, mining requires more investment and works differently.
The company says higher profits are not the only reason for this strategy.
It also wants longer-term contracts.
These contracts could make its future cash flows more predictable.
The comments were made by Jain.
Dilip Buildcon aims to double its coal output by fiscal year 2029.
The company is making a major push into the mining business.
Mining generally offers higher margins than conventional engineering, procurement and construction work.
Mining is also described as fundamentally different and more capital-intensive than conventional EPC.
Dilip Buildcon says its mining focus is mainly intended to build longer-term contracts and create more predictable cash flows.
- Who
- Dilip Buildcon and Jain.
- What
- Dilip Buildcon aims to double coal output by FY29 while expanding its mining business.
- Where
- When
- By fiscal year 2029.
- Why
- To build a portfolio of longer-term contracts and create greater predictability and visibility in cash flows, rather than focusing on margins alone.
Key facts
- Company
- Dilip Buildcon
- Target
- Double coal output by FY29
- Business area
- Mining
- Comparison
- Mining is described as higher-margin than conventional EPC
- Capital needs
- Mining is more capital-intensive than conventional EPC
- Strategic objective
- Build longer-term contracts
- Expected benefit
- Greater predictability and visibility in cash flows
Quotes
Jain
Dilip Buildcon representative identified in the article as Jain
“The mining business typically offers higher margins than conventional EPC, but it is also fundamentally different and more capital-intensive. Our increasing focus on mining is therefore not driven by margins alone. It is primarily about building a portfolio of longer-term contracts and creating greater predictability and visibility in cash flows.”
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