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Shakti Pumps
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Shakti Pumps has actively entered the PM Surya Ghar segment, expanding into Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra, and has already set up 57 exclusive channel partners. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Launching new products like Small pumps structure and Universal solar pump controller, which we believe can help the company to have better B2C customer share and can further improve margins”
Consolidated EBITDA margins expanded significantly from 16.4% in FY24 to 24.0% in FY25, supported by a 52.7% growth in the high-margin export business. (1 met, 1 missed across 2 tracked commitments)
“However, we are hopeful of obtaining better rates than previous KUSUM bids due to the stringent eligibility criteria for these new tenders.”
Receivables have increased significantly to Rs. 1,639 crores due to extended monsoons and RMS-linked collection cycles, though management maintains a year-end target of 120 days. (2 missed, 1 in progress across 3 tracked commitments)
“The receivable days have come down to 152 days from over 178 days in FY24, and we are optimistic that this trend will continue to improve in the coming years.”
The company is planning to supply VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) for industrial applications, cranes, lifts, and data centers.
“We are going to use VFDs in the industrial market as well as in cranes and lifts. We are also planning to use VFDs in the data centers as well.”
The company is setting up in-house manufacturing for solar DCR cells and panels to complete its value chain. — target: In-house capacity (+1 more commitment)
“The commissioning of the DCR Module capacity of 0.5 GW is expected to be operational by Q1FY27”
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How durable is the business?
Export revenue grew by 52.7% in FY25, significantly outperforming the long-term CAGR of 24.8%. Management highlights this as a high-margin segment. (4 expanding across 1 engine)
“Revenue from Exports (Rs. Mn): 4,368 in FY25. New orders which may translate into better overall margins as the segment has the strongest margin out of the other segments.”
The company is deepening its vertical integration moat by executing a massive Rs. 17,000 Mn capex plan to manufacture solar cells and PV modules in-house, moving beyond just pump assembly. (1 expanding)
“Setting up a 2.2 GW solar DCR cell and PV module plant in Pithampur... (Rs. 12,000 Mn)”
The company's technological moat is expanding, with the total number of patents received increasing from 8 to 15 within the last year, including a new US patent for high-torque motors. (1 expanding)
“Received 15 product patents till date out of 29 patents filed for its unique products... Focus on technological innovation enhances product quality.”
The segment is expanding rapidly, driven by the PM-KUSUM scheme and state-specific initiatives like Maharashtra's Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Scheme. Revenue from government projects nearly doubled year-over-year. (3 expanding, 1 contracting across 1 engine)
“Solar Pumps: Rs. 20,794 Mn FY25 Revenue. One of the biggest beneficiary under the PM KUSUM scheme; holds ~25% market share in the scheme.”
Profitability has expanded significantly due to operational efficiencies and backward integration, with EBITDA margins rising by 756 basis points over the full year. (2 expanding, 1 contracting)
“EBITDA Margins %: FY24 16.4%; FY25 24.0% (YoY 756 bps)”
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Where does growth come from?
The Solar Rooftop initiative is a NEW_TREND gaining massive momentum due to the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' government scheme, which targets 1 crore households. (1 new trend, 2 steady across 3 signals)
“One of the biggest beneficiary under the PM KUSUM scheme; holds ~25% market share in the scheme”
The order book visibility is accelerating significantly due to new PM-KUSUM tenders. SECI issued tenders for 6.66 lakh pumps in Dec 2022, with bidding ending March 2023. SPIL holds a 30-35% market share in major states, positioning it for massive inflows. (3 accelerating, 1 decelerating, 1 steady across 5 signals)
“Total Outstanding Order Book 21,000”
Retail/Cash sales are accelerating rapidly, providing a high-growth alternative to subsidy-linked government schemes. (2 accelerating, 2 new trend, 1 steady across 5 signals)
“In 9MFY26, generates ₹666 Mn in revenue from cash sales, up by 68% YoY”
Export revenue is accelerating, showing strong year-on-year growth of 24.5% in the first nine months of FY23. The segment is highly attractive as it offers the strongest margins compared to domestic government projects. (3 accelerating, 2 steady across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Expect exports to gain good traction in upcoming quarters, with the signing of trade agreements of India with USA and Europe”
Entry into the Southern region is a significant new growth vector, with the Karnataka order now representing 31% of the total outstanding order book. (1 new trend across 1 signal)
“Entry into the Southern region with maiden order win from Karnataka worth ₹6,540 Mn”
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What could break the thesis?
Margins have significantly improved rather than being squeezed; EBITDA margins rose from 16.4% in FY24 to 24.0% in FY25 due to operational efficiencies. (1 easing, 3 intensifying, 1 high-severity)
“Margins during the quarter were affected by a combination of lower realisations of around 4% in Magel Tyala orders, sustained increase of around 2% in raw material prices like copper, steel, and solar panels”
The risk remains STABLE but high. Revenue from 'Customers under Govt Projects' reached 77% in FY25. While the order book is strong at ₹13,000 Mn, execution is heavily reliant on state-level nodal agencies and subsidy releases. (3 stable, 1 intensifying, 1 high-severity)
“Customers under Govt. Projects: 77% (FY25)... Supplies solar pumps to farmers through various State Governments (PM KUSUM Scheme)”
Receivable days have improved significantly from 178 days in FY24 to 152 days in FY25, indicating better collection efficiency despite much higher revenues. (2 easing, 2 stable, 1 intensifying, 2 high-severity)
“The Company’s performance during Q3FY26 was impacted by a calibrated moderation in execution, primarily in Maharashtra, undertaken to address elevated receivable levels... the Company deliberately paused execution of orders aggregating approximately ₹2,000 Mn”
The risk is stable but remains a critical regulatory hurdle; DCR accounts for 40-50% of total solar pump costs and is strictly mandated. (1 stable)
“There is a strict regulatory compliance with DCR norms that mandate use of locally manufactured components in projects including PM KUSUM”
The risk remains stable as the company continues to invest; cumulative investment in Shakti EV Mobility reached ₹50.0 Crores of the approved ₹114.3 Crores. (5 stable)
“The increase in manpower expenses reflects one time cost impact arising from implementation of the new labour code amounting ₹44 Mn”
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