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Sahana Systems (SAHANA) Nov 2024 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
While the specific UK technology PAT target wasn't explicitly isolated, the company reported a significant jump in consolidated PAT to 24% (INR 27.36 Cr for H1) and mentioned scaling deep-tech services globally. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“you mentioned that we were planning to take our UK technology international and for that, could itself turn into an opportunity size which could take our PAT to the levels of the last year consolidated revenue... Sir, to answer to your first question, obviously, we are planning the horizon of very near future.”
Management confirmed that opportunities in Southeast Asia (specifically Thailand) and other regions are underway but not yet closed, indicating the fintech/deep-tech expansion is still in the pipeline. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“And if we click one such opportunity out of one of the neighboring country, which I'm referring to, that will make our overall pact, which is equivalent to our last year's revenue.”
The company plans to implement UPI in a couple of neighboring countries as a major future fintech initiative. — target: Implementation in multiple countries
“There are now the future of the fintech side of it, as I've already spoken at the beginning, we are already having the plan to, implement UPI in a couple of neighboring countries.”
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How durable is the business?
Regulatory barriers have increased as a moat; the company is now empanelled with NIC, CDAC, and RailTel, winning 23 out of 24 categories in a highly selective process involving 200+ companies. (1 expanding, 1 stable)
“Sahana System Limited got empanelled for 23 out of 24 categories. And there were more than 200 plus companies participated out of which I think only in two digits the companies got empanelled.”
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Where does growth come from?
Sahana has significantly expanded its core technical workforce, nearly doubling its internal tech team size compared to the previous year to support growth. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“If we look at the strength of last year, sir, last year's strength, I mean, of the core team was around 250-270, which we rose this year. I mean, as we are seeing the potential growth in the company.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk remains stable as management confirmed they are pursuing multiple large-scale projects in the 'two or three digits of million' (USD) range and 10+ large fintech opportunities. (2 stable)
“And if we click one such opportunity out of one of the neighboring country... that will make our overall pact, which is equivalent to our last year's revenue. So that sort of scale, we are moving towards.”
While specific H1 FY26 margins were not provided, the consolidated PAT for H1 FY25 stands at INR 14.15 crores against a full-year FY24 consolidated PAT of INR 18.21 crores, suggesting a strong recovery in absolute profit levels despite previous margin concerns. (1 easing)
“And if we look at last year's consolidated, it was INR18.21 crores. And currently, we are standing consolidated INR14.15 crores. So, this tremendous jump was the collective effort of everyone”
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