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Techno Elec.Engg
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The company achieved an EBITDA margin of 14.4% for H1 FY26 and 13.8% for Q2 FY26, remaining within the guided range of 13.5% to 14%.
“revenue from operations stand at INR1,352 crores with an EBITDA of INR194 crores, which is roughly 14.4% of our revenue.”
Management lowered the expected order intake for the current financial year to approximately INR 3,000 crores, citing a more selective bidding approach and a focus on 'juicy' or executable business rather than just volume.
“This will take our total order intake for the current financial year to around INR3,000 crores.”
While Phase 1 (5.6 MW) was inaugurated in August 2025, the timeline for full capacity (24 MW) deployment has shifted to being commissioned in phases as customers are acquired, with the next 6 months targeted for tying up current capacity.
“The first phase is of approximately 5.6 megawatts, and the total capacity of the project is 24 megawatts, which will be commissioned in phases as we continue acquiring customers.”
Management targets a long-term debt-equity mix of 55% debt and 45% equity for the data center business.
“I can say that in industry on an average, we can -- we'll see a debt of close to around 55%-odd and an equity of 45%. That is where the industry average will lie.”
The company plans to complete the balance of its 2.5 million smart meter order book by September 2026.
“we are executing 2.5 million smart meter order book out of which 50% stands deployed. Balance will be completed in the coming year, maybe by September '26.”
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How durable is the business?
The core transmission EPC business is expanding with a 25% year-on-year revenue increase in Q1, supported by a robust bidding pipeline of INR 40,000 crores per annum in the sector. (2 expanding across 2 engines)
“The total revenue of the company for this quarter stands at INR515 crores, up by 25% year-on-year.”
The company is leveraging its track record to pivot toward high-value service-led offerings in digital infrastructure, including cloud and managed services. (1 expanding)
“As we transition from being primarily a developer to an operator, our focus is shifting towards high-value service-led offerings such as cloud, managed services, bare metal services amongst others.”
The segment is scaling with 0.8 million meters deployed out of a 2.5 million concession, targeting 1.7 million by year-end, though management remains conservative on aggressive expansion due to counterparty risks. (1 expanding across 1 engine)
“We have won concessions in AMI for 2.5 million meters, out of which by now, we have deployed about 0.8 million, and we -- it will be around 1.7 million by the end of the year.”
The company's cash position has significantly strengthened following a INR 1,250 crore QIP and monetization of assets, maintaining a debt-free status while funding new growth phases. (1 expanding, 2 stable)
“Our current investment as on 30th June 2025 stands at INR2,250 crores... Due to better margins and working capital efficiency, we have been able to be debt-free company. Apart from that... INR1,250 crores has been raised on QIP basis.”
The company is transitioning to a selective bidding approach due to margin pressure in new tenders, focusing on executing the existing 2.5 million meter order book rather than aggressive expansion. (1 stable across 1 engine)
“Smart meters, as you all know we are executing 2.5 million smart meter order book out of which 50% stands deployed. Balance will be completed in the coming year, maybe by September '26. The company's current priority is to ensure timely completion of all ongoing projects. And given the recent pressure on margins in new tenders, we have adopted a selective bidding approach and are not pursuing additional projects at this stage”
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Where does growth come from?
The Data Center vertical is transitioning from construction to operations (NEW_TREND). Chennai Phase 1 (5MW) is ready for deployment as of August 2025. Gurgaon is complete, and Mumbai is expected by H2 FY26. The company is also expanding into Edge Data Centers with RailTel (100 locations planned). (1 new trend, 1 accelerating across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“The Chennai data center is now ready in its first phase of 5 megawatt... We are inaugurating this facility on 27 August... Our first TDC in Gurgaon with 200 kilowatt is complete and is being now in deployment.”
The data center expansion is accelerating with the successful commissioning of Phase 1 in Chennai and the Gurgaon Edge facility. New projects in Noida (16MW) and Calcutta (16MW) have commenced construction, marking a clear transition from planning to execution. (1 accelerating across 1 signal, 3 leading indicators)
“Yes. So as we have informed, our Chennai Phase 1 was inaugurated in August '25. The first phase is of approximately 5.6 megawatts, and the total capacity of the project is 24 megawatts... And the Gurgaon Edge data center under the RailTel contract has also been commissioned... And parallelly, we have started construction of a 16-megawatt data center in Noida under similar partnership with RailTel as for edge data center and another 16-megawatt data center in Calcutta.”
The transmission opportunity is accelerating as the government addresses the 'bottleneck' of renewable energy evacuation. Management notes that policy momentum is strong with a planned INR 9.1 trillion investment through 2032. (2 accelerating across 2 signals)
“To bridge this gap, the National Electricity plans 23 to 32 calls for adding 1.9 lakh circuit kilometer of new lines, 1.3 million MBA of transforming capacity and estimated INR9.1 trillion investment... Transmission is now both the bottleneck and the backbone of the power system”
The order book remains robust and is showing a steady to accelerating trend with recent wins. The company reported Rs. 9,957 crores in September 2025, which has since grown to over Rs. 10,350 crores including recent orders of Rs. 400 crores. (2 steady across 2 signals)
“Our order book remains to stand robust at INR9,957 crores as at September, '25. We have received orders worth INR400 crores for September as of till date. Thus we can say that we have an order book of roughly around INR10,350 crores plus.”
The company is expanding its Smart Metering business across multiple Indian states, creating a long-term 'annuity' income stream that acts like a subscription service.
“Total Project Value ~₹26,120 Mn DBFOOT Model... Annuity Income Profile: 10-year revenue visibility”
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What could break the thesis?
The company has successfully commissioned the first phase of its Chennai hyperscale facility in August 2025, demonstrating execution capability.
“Chennai: 24 MW (IT load) 5.6 MW commissioned in August 2025”
The risk is easing as the Chennai data center is now ready for operations and the Mumbai facility is expected to be operational in H2 of the current year, despite previous regulatory and supply chain disruptions.
“Despite facing delays due to regulatory and permissions, approvals, et cetera, supply chain disruption, we have successfully now completed the first phase of our Chennai data center and now is in deployment.”
EPC EBITDA margins have stabilized at 14% over a five-year average, though the current year operating profit margin is 13.66%.
“14% EPC EBITDA Margin over the last 5 years”
The company is exposed to execution risks in its Smart Metering business, where projects are in various stages of installation across multiple states, including challenging terrains like Jammu & Kashmir.
“4 projects are under various phases of Installation. 1 project has entered the implementation phase.”
The company has maintained a debt-free balance sheet despite the CapEx, using QIP proceeds and internal cash flows, and has successfully commissioned the first phase in Chennai.
“Due to better margins and working capital efficiency, we have been able to be debt-free company. Apart from that, over the past few years, the company has successfully monetized its all renewable power assets and transmission assets, thereby garnering a cash surplus of INR 1,500 crores... Additionally, INR 1,250 crores has been raised on QIP basis.”
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