# Solar Titans: Waaree vs Premier

> Two leaders, two strategies, one question: which stock offers the better risk-reward?

**Companies**: Waaree Energies, Premier Energies
**Sectors**: Electrical Equipment
**Published**: 2026-03-16
**Last Updated**: 2026-03-16
**Source**: https://thesisloop.ai/thesis/15253ba8-c3fe-462e-a71d-e4e9bc6b41a7

## Score Overview

| Company | Management | Business Model | Future Growth | Risk |
|---------|-----------|---------------|--------------|------|
| Waaree Energies | 69/100 | 72/100 | 73/100 | 66/100 |
| Premier Energies | 78/100 | 69/100 | 76/100 | 59/100 |

## Waaree Energies (BSE:544277)

**Sector**: Electrical Equipment | **Industry**: Other Electrical Equipment

### Management Credibility

- **[CATALYST] BEE Star Rating Mandate Expansion** (NEUTRAL): The Approved List Of Models And Manufacturers (ALMM) mandate will be extended to solar cells by June 2026. — target: Extension of ALMM to cells
  > In India, MNRE has provided clear direction by applying Approved List Of Models And Manufacturers, in short, ALMM, to solar modules, which will be extended to solar cells by June 2026.
- **[CATALYST] Housing Construction and Completion Activity** (POSITIVE, IN_PROGRESS): The order book remains robust at ~₹ 47,000 Cr despite significant execution in H1 FY26, indicating strong new order inflows. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
  > ₹ ~47,000 Cr Order Book
- **[METRIC] Gross Margin and Premium Product Mix** (POSITIVE, IN_PROGRESS): While the cell plant is still ramping up, the company has already seen a significant margin expansion of 500 basis points in Q3 FY25 (to 22.84%) due to lower input costs and order mix, setting a high base for further improvement once internal cells are utilized. (4 in progress across 4 tracked commitments)
  > But at this point in time, on a blended basis, we expect about a 200 to 300 basis points improvement in the overall profitability because of cells.
- **[METRIC] Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** (POSITIVE, REVISED): Management has significantly increased the planned capex to over ₹ 25,000 Cr to include massive expansions in BESS and Green Hydrogen. (2 revised, 1 in progress across 3 tracked commitments)
  > ₹ 25,000+ Cr Capex Planned
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (POSITIVE, EXCEEDED): The company has not only inaugurated the facility but expanded its US presence to 2.6 GW through the acquisition of Meyer Burger assets. (3 exceeded, 2 met across 5 tracked commitments)
  > And as we have announced recent acquisitions, more products which are coming to market like inverters, transmission distribution was announced a quarter back. And there are few small projects like transformers was also announced, T&D was announced. So, all these product will also come up at scale in
- **[PRINCIPLE] Consumer versus Industrial Demand Mix** (NEUTRAL): Strategic goal to increase wallet share per client through full-stack energy solutions. — target: 85%-90%
  > Now, when we do along with modules, EPC, batteries, inverters, and going ahead, connectivities and land as well, our wallet share further enhances somewhere around 85%-90%.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Energy Efficiency Regulations as Demand Driver** (NEUTRAL, IN_PROGRESS): The commitment is reaffirmed with specific milestones like 100% renewable energy sourcing for operations by 2030. (2 in progress across 2 tracked commitments)
  > Net Zero Scope #1 and #2 by 2030 and Scope #3 by 2040
- **[TREND] EV Charging Infrastructure Equipment** (NEUTRAL, IN_PROGRESS): The 3.5 GWh BESS facility at Rola, Gujarat is under construction with a confirmed investment outlay of approximately INR 2,000 Cr, remaining on track for FY27. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
  > Battery energy storage system... Investment Up to ₹ 2,073 Cr... Plant capacity: 3.5 GWh... Operational by: Q2 FY27
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE, EXCEEDED): The order book has grown significantly beyond the previously stated INR 50,000 Cr to approximately INR 60,000 Cr as of Q3 FY26. (1 exceeded, 2 met, 1 revised, 1 in progress across 5 tracked commitments)
  > India is on the track to become a dominant force in solar energy, with a larger growth rate, where in 2024, we are at 98 gigawatts overall solar capacity, and in 2030, we are going to be at 280 gigawatts.
- Management successfully delivered on the timeline for the US facility, starting commercial operations on January 22, 2025. (5 met across 5 tracked commitments) (POSITIVE, MET)
  > We should be having commercial operations commencing, I would say, middle of December.

### Business Model

- **[METRIC] Distribution Network Expansion Rate** (NEGATIVE, Change: CONTRACTING): The retail footprint has decreased in terms of franchisee count from over 580 to 400+, though it remains a core part of the domestic strategy. (1 contracting)
  > Like for setting up a retail network which takes care of one-fourth of your revenue, it took us more than a decade to set up 580 plus retail stores and 4000 plus distribution points in this country.
- **[METRIC] Gross Margin and Premium Product Mix** (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING): Waaree is deepening its backward integration into ingots and wafers (10 GW target) to ensure a supply chain free of Chinese influence (FEOC compliant) for the US market. (4 expanding, 1 stable)
  > ensure that there is no FEOC mentioned country's inputs in that. In the entire value chain. All the way from polysilicon through ingots and wafers, cells, everything.
- **[METRIC] Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING): The company's scale moat has strengthened as module manufacturing capacity reached 15 GW, maintaining its position as the largest in India, with plans to reach 23 GW by FY27. (5 expanding)
  > Our module manufacturing capacity now stands at 15 gigawatts, making us the largest in the country.
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING): Waaree has significantly increased its manufacturing capacity and revenue, with a massive order book providing long-term visibility. (5 expanding across 3 engines)
  > Secondly, the other chunk of our total revenue apart from 20% to 25% of retail is overseas customer which includes exports from India and local manufacturing in US. Put together this market is around one-third of our total revenue, 30% to 35%.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Brand Premium and Safety Certification** (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING): The company's cost advantage and supply chain defensibility have strengthened. Despite a new 126% preliminary US duty on Indian-made cells, Waaree is unaffected because it sources cells from non-India, non-China jurisdictions with duties of only 10-15%. (1 expanding)
  > So, this 126% is for any modules which will be using India-based cells... And in our case, we don't use those cells. So, 126% is not applicable for us at the given moment, and our supply chains are tied up at around 10% jurisdiction.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Consumer versus Industrial Demand Mix** (POSITIVE, Change: SHIFTED): The domestic utility and C&I segment remains the dominant revenue driver, supported by a 10.6 GW addition in India's solar capacity during the quarter. (1 expanding, 1 shifted, 1 stable across 1 engine)
  > Revenue Mix... Utility/IPP/C&I 38.1%
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING): This segment is benefiting from massive government schemes like PM Suryaghar and large utility tenders, maintaining its position as a primary demand driver. (4 expanding, 1 stable across 1 engine)
  > Revenue Mix... Retail 18.6%
- The overseas segment is expanding its share of the order book and has operationalized its US manufacturing facility as of January 2025. (4 expanding, 1 shifted across 2 engines) (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING)
  > Revenue Mix... Overseas 32.6%

### Future Growth

- **[METRIC] Distribution Network Expansion Rate** (POSITIVE, Trend: STEADY): The company is steadily building its retail presence to capture high-margin consumer demand, now reaching 372 franchisees across India to support retail sales of inverters and solar products. (5 steady across 5 signals)
  > roughly one-fourth, 20% to 25% of our revenue are coming only from the retail counters... In fact that's a market which pays a premium of 1 to 1 and a half cent of every panel that we sell.
- **[METRIC] Gross Margin and Premium Product Mix** (POSITIVE, Trend: ACCELERATING): The backward integration into cells is accelerating with the 1.4 GW Mono PERC line entering final trial stages and the 4 GW TOPCon line scheduled for April-May 2025. (2 accelerating, 2 new trend across 4 signals)
  > The 1.4 gigawatt Mono PERC lines are in advanced stages of trial production... The remaining 4 gigawatt TOPCon lines will also be operational by April-May timeframe.
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (POSITIVE, Trend: STEADY): Domestic revenue remains the dominant driver at 2/3rd of total revenue, supported by a 40-45% wallet share in the core solar business and expansion into high-margin adjacencies. (1 steady across 1 signal)
  > When we started this year our order book was in the range of 40,000 crores plus cumulative order book. As we as we did our last earning call, it was in the range of 60,000 crore.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Consumer versus Industrial Demand Mix** (POSITIVE, Trend: ACCELERATING): Retail business contributes 23% to 25% of revenue, acting as a high-velocity 'book and ship' segment that supports margins. (2 steady, 1 accelerating across 3 signals)
  > Like I said directionally we have about 23% to 25% from our retail business.
- **[TREND] EV Charging Infrastructure Equipment** (POSITIVE, Trend: NEW_TREND): Waaree is diversifying into advanced green energy technologies, including a 300 MW Electrolyser facility and 3.5 GWh of battery storage, both expected to be operational by Q2 FY27. (1 new trend across 1 signal)
  > Awarded PLI for a 300MW Electrolyser mfg. facility... Operational by: Q2 FY27... Lithium-ion storage cell... Plant capacity: 3.5 GWh
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE, Trend: STEADY): Retail contribution is steady at 23% of total business, supported by a growing network of 370+ franchisee stores. (4 steady, 1 accelerating across 5 signals)
  > We are at almost 23% of retail for the overall business at this point in time. And it has got a massive potential to grow out into the future.
- Module manufacturing capacity is accelerating significantly. The company moved from 12GW in FY24 to 13.3GW currently, with a clear roadmap to reach 21GW by FY27, including a new 1.6GW facility in the USA. (5 accelerating across 5 signals, 5 leading indicators) (POSITIVE, Trend: ACCELERATING)
  > Our US manufacturing footprint is also expanding with 2.6 gigawatts of current US module capacity, which is expected to expand to 4.2 gigawatts by around the year-end.

### Risk Assessment

- **[CATALYST] Housing Construction and Completion Activity** (NEUTRAL, Risk: MODERATE): The company's rapid expansion relies on maintaining high capacity utilization. If demand for solar modules slows down, the fixed costs of these massive new plants could lead to a sharp drop in profit margins. [DEMAND]
  > Solar Energy - Planned Expansion ... Capacity 28.4 GW Timeline FY2027
- **[METRIC] Distribution Network Expansion Rate** (POSITIVE): The risk is easing as the company demonstrates a more diversified segmental mix, including a retail network with over 2,800 touchpoints and expansion into EPC and O&M services. (1 easing)
  > Widest retail network with over 2,800 touch points; Diversified Segmental Mix
- **[METRIC] Gross Margin and Product Mix** (POSITIVE, Risk: MODERATE): The risk is STABLE but management is showing strong margin performance. EBITDA margins improved significantly from 15.56% in FY24 to 21.04% in FY25, suggesting effective cost management despite supply chain complexities. (2 stable, 2 easing, 1 intensifying)
  > currently our cells are being sourced from jurisdictions which are at about 10%... now we will look at where that 10% moves given that Trump has announced, that it'll range between 10% to 15%.
- **[METRIC] Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** (NEGATIVE, Risk: HIGH): The risk is intensifying as the Board approved an additional outlay of Rs. 2,754 Cr for cell and Ingot-wafer expansion. Total capex is now estimated at ~INR 15,000 Cr over the next 2 years, though the company maintains a strong cash position of INR 7,500 Cr. (4 intensifying, 1 stable, 1 high-severity)
  > ₹ 25,000+ Cr Capex Planned
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (NEGATIVE, Risk: HIGH): The risk is stable as overseas revenue continues to account for roughly one-third of total volumes, though the order book is heavily weighted toward exports (50-60%). (1 stable, 1 high-severity)
  > the other chunk of our total revenue... is overseas customer which includes exports from India and local manufacturing in US. Put together this market is around one-third of our total revenue, 30% to 35%.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Brand Premium and Safety Certification** (NEGATIVE, Risk: HIGH): The regulatory environment in India remains supportive but is evolving; ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) will become mandatory for 'behind-the-meter' government projects starting June 2026, which could impact demand if compliance is not met. (1 stable, 1 high-severity)
  > Clearly outlined backward integration roadmap (ALMM I, II, III) leading to large scale indigenization with strong entry barriers
- **[PRINCIPLE] Consumer versus Industrial Demand Mix** (NEUTRAL, Risk: MODERATE): The risk remains stable but high; overseas revenue now accounts for 52.8% of the mix in Q2 FY26, up from 47.2% domestic, increasing the company's sensitivity to international trade policies. (3 stable)
  > Geographical Revenue Mix (Q3 FY26) ... 38.1% Utility/IPP/C&I
- **[PRINCIPLE] Energy Efficiency Regulations as Demand Driver** (POSITIVE): The risk is easing as the ALMM policy on solar cells has been notified with a clear deadline of June 1, 2026. This provides policy clarity for domestic manufacturing. (1 easing)
  > The ALMM policy on solar cells is now notified, with a deadline of June 1, 2026. This policy clarity will further drive domestic manufacturing.
- **[TREND] EV Charging Infrastructure Equipment** (NEUTRAL, Risk: MODERATE): The company is expanding into highly technical and competitive new areas like Green Hydrogen and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). These segments require massive investment and face competition from established global technology players. [EXECUTION]
  > BESS ~₹ 10,000 Cr Capex ... Electrolyser/ Green Hydrogen ~₹ 676 Cr Capex
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE): The company is successfully diversifying into the retail segment, which now accounts for 23-25% of revenue and offers faster order-to-ship cycles. (3 easing, 2 stable)
  > directionally we have about 23% to 25% from our retail business... where the velocity is even higher. It's really book and ship.
- The risk is INTENSIFYING as the share of overseas orders in the order book has increased from 54% at the start of Q4 FY25 to 57% at the start of Q1 FY26. This indicates a growing reliance on international markets despite trade policy uncertainties. (5 intensifying, 2 high-severity) (NEGATIVE, Risk: HIGH)
  > As we all know, the US Department of Commerce has announced preliminary countervailing duty of a 126%. The matter, however, remains under regulatory review.

### Scenario Analysis

- 3 positive impacts identified (POSITIVE)
  > But this year surprisingly, the number is going to the roofs and largely on account of new data center that are building up, the power demand driven by the AIs and the AI war which is happening all across.
- 3 positive impacts identified (POSITIVE)
  > Despite earlier 50% duties, we continued to ramping up US shipments supported by our diversified supply chain, investments in Oman for fully traceable and non-Chinese polysilicon.

## Premier Energies (BSE:544238)

**Sector**: Electrical Equipment | **Industry**: Other Electrical Equipment

### Management Credibility

- **[METRIC] Distribution Network Expansion Rate** (NEUTRAL): The company is scaling up its presence in the residential rooftop solar market by enlarging its distribution base and increasing marketing spend.
  > Now the one change that we're making going forward is that we want to scale up our presence, in the rooftop solar market, particularly with the demand growing exceptionally in the residential segment. So there, we are making a lot of effort to enlarge our distribution base, and spend more on marketi
- **[METRIC] Gross Margin and Product Mix** (POSITIVE, EXCEEDED): Operating EBITDA margins for Q3 FY25 reached 29.97%, significantly higher than the previous year's 17.30% and above the guided 26% threshold. (5 exceeded across 5 tracked commitments)
  > This investment into aluminium frame manufacturing will improve our EBITDA margin by 100 basis points to 150 basis points.
- **[METRIC] Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** (POSITIVE, MET): Current module utilization is at 75%. Management clarified that module lines require frequent changeovers for different product categories (Mono PERC vs TOPCon, different wafer sizes), making 95% utilization unrealistic, but they target a peak of 80-85%. (1 in progress, 1 met across 2 tracked commitments)
  > But we are expecting, based on all this capex, fixed asset turnover of about between 2.2x to 2.5x by the end of this implementation program.
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (POSITIVE, REVISED): The company missed its target of keeping exports below 3% of revenue mix, with exports accounting for 6% of the revenue mix in Q4 FY25. (1 missed, 2 met, 2 revised across 5 tracked commitments)
  > Allied products expected to contribute about 25% of group revenues
- **[PRINCIPLE] Consumer versus Industrial Demand Mix** (POSITIVE, MET): Management reiterated its commitment to the domestic market, noting that most revenue and profit currently come from India, and they are intentionally restricting US exports to avoid competing with clients. (3 met across 3 tracked commitments)
  > So as of today, at least over the foreseeable period, most of our revenue and profit is expected to come from the Indian market. ... Our strategy was clear that it is not easy to make sales and not easy to make good quality high efficiency sales.
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE, IN_PROGRESS): Management confirmed the 25-30 GW target for the scheme by FY26, noting 8.5 lakh installations have been completed so far this year. (2 in progress across 2 tracked commitments)
  > We are also pleased to announce today our foray into aluminium frame manufacturing business by setting up a 36,000 metric ton per annum facility for captive consumption.
- Management successfully commissioned a 1.4 GW module line and a 1.2 GW TOPCon cell line during Q1 FY26, exceeding the previously guided 1 GW capacity for each. (2 exceeded, 3 met across 5 tracked commitments) (POSITIVE, EXCEEDED)
  > 1 GW TopCon Cell line Timeline: Q4 FY25 Status: Civil works in progress

### Business Model

- **[METRIC] Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING): The company has significantly upgraded its 'Mission 2028' target to 10 GW of integrated capacity (Ingot, Wafer, Cell, Module) from previous lower targets, backed by a massive INR 125,000 million capex plan. (3 expanding)
  > As part of our mission 2028, we have set ourselves a target of achieving a 10 gigawatt ingot, wafer, cell, and module integrated capacity.
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING): The segment is expanding with a new 1.2 GW TOPCon cell line commissioning in June 2025 and a massive 4.8 GW expansion on track. Management notes a shift toward 100% DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) status by 2026/27, which will drive higher captive consumption of cells (moving from 50% to 100%). (5 expanding across 2 engines)
  > we have given the breakup on revenue-wise that the order book of cells is about INR6,800-odd crores
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE, Change: SHIFTED): The company is intentionally shifting focus toward the domestic Indian market due to stronger demand and better pricing environments compared to the US, despite the natural hedge of dollar pricing. Exports are being restricted to avoid competing with US-based clients. (1 shifted)
  > For now our focus commitment is towards the Indian market... the prices that we realize in the US are lower than in the domestic market.
- The company's geographic mix has shifted heavily toward domestic sales, which now account for 94% of revenue, while exports have grown to 6% from 3% in the prior quarter. (5 expanding) (POSITIVE, Change: EXPANDING)
  > These capacities would make us India's largest and most integrated cell and module manufacturer with total capacity of 10.6 gigawatt and 11.1 gigawatt, respectively.

### Future Growth

- **[METRIC] Gross Margin and Premium Product Mix** (POSITIVE, Trend: ACCELERATING): The company is transitioning from MonoPERC (23.2%-23.7% efficiency) to TOPCon (24.5%-25.2% efficiency) to drive higher performance and margins. (3 accelerating, 2 new trend across 5 signals)
  > Cell Efficiency (2024) PERC 23.2%–23.7% TOPCon 24.5%–25.2%
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (POSITIVE, Trend: NEW_TREND): The order book remains robust with high visibility, though management is intentionally avoiding long-term fixed-price contracts due to market volatility, focusing on 6-12 month execution cycles. (2 steady, 1 new trend across 3 signals)
  > Yes, Q1, the order book was INR5,700 crores and Q2... is 3860, that's 3.86 GW, INR6,233 crores.
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE, Trend: ACCELERATING): The order book shows strong acceleration with a massive influx of new bookings in the current quarter, significantly increasing revenue visibility. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
  > Order Book value Jun' 25 86,027... New Bookings 64,838... Order book value Sep' 25 1,32,496
- The company is aggressively expanding its manufacturing footprint with a clear roadmap to reach 10+ GW. Current module capacity has already reached 4.13 GW as of Sept 2024, up from 3.26 GW in 2023. (5 accelerating across 5 signals, 3 leading indicators) (POSITIVE, Trend: ACCELERATING)
  > And we are hoping that the company will touch a top line of over INR1000 crores in the next two to two and a half years... the top line will grow to about INR1000 crores rupees plus by FY '28.

### Risk Assessment

- **[METRIC] Gross Margin and Premium Product Mix** (NEGATIVE, Risk: HIGH): The risk is intensifying as the company's revenue mix has shifted almost entirely to domestic sales (99%), while the order book remains substantial. Any mismatch between USD-denominated contracts and INR-based costs could create margin friction. (1 intensifying, 4 easing, 1 high-severity)
  > the total silver cost over the last one year, on a per-watt basis, has gone up from about 1 cent to about 2.5 to 2.7 cents.
- **[METRIC] Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** (NEGATIVE, Risk: MODERATE): The risk is INTENSIFYING due to the sheer scale of the 'Mission 2028' plan. The company has increased its total estimated capex to INR 125,000 Mn (approx. $1.5bn) to reach 10GW of integrated capacity. Managing this 10x growth in complexity (adding ingots, wafers, and glass) increases the risk of execution delays. (3 intensifying, 2 easing)
  > But bear in mind that all new lines do take from 6 months to as long as 18 months to fully stabilize and start running.
- **[METRIC] Revenue Growth Decomposition by Product Segment** (NEUTRAL, Risk: MODERATE): The risk is stable. While Q2 revenue was flat due to rains and GST rate changes delaying shipments, the order book has grown substantially to INR 6,511 crores, providing better visibility. (2 stable)
  > When we sell a DCR module, the pricing is around INR2.2 crores to INR2.3 crores per megawatt... non-DCR module... is approximately around INR1.4 crores to INR1.5 crores per megawatt... you would see a very minimal tolerance of about 4% to 5% in the overall revenue assumption versus achieved.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Brand Premium and Safety Certification** (NEGATIVE, Risk: HIGH): The risk is stable as the company proceeds with the Transcon acquisition and Neotrafo JV, with a clear capex plan of INR 2.4 Bn to reach 14.25 GVA capacity by 2026. (2 stable, 1 high-severity)
  > for the 10-gigawatt Ingot wafers, the total expected capex is around INR5900 crores. you know, we are still waiting for the final government announcement for ALMM three... we are still waiting for the final announcement and may tweak our plans.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Consumer versus Industrial Demand Mix** (POSITIVE, Risk: MODERATE): The risk is EASING. The order book has grown to INR 84,456 Mn, and the company reports that 99% of its order book is now domestic. With ALMM-cell mandates expanding, the 'readiness' of the domestic market for higher-priced DCR products is becoming a regulatory certainty rather than a customer preference. (1 easing, 2 stable)
  > over the last 6 to 9 months, there was a compression in the NDCR market because of strong competition.
- **[PRINCIPLE] Energy Efficiency Regulations as Demand Driver** (POSITIVE): The risk is easing as the company has successfully commissioned its 1.2GW TOPCon cell line and is refusing to invest in older, depreciated technologies like Mono PERC available from China. (1 easing)
  > we would never look at depreciated or second-hand lines... majority of the lines which are available in Southeast Asia or China are mono PERC lines, which is, again, a technology which is phasing out.
- **[TREND] BLDC Fan Technology Shift** (NEUTRAL, Risk: MODERATE): Rapid technology shifts (e.g., from Mono PERC to TOPCon or G12R) can make existing manufacturing lines obsolete. The company has already had to 'accelerate' depreciation on older lines, which impacts reported profits, and must continue to spend heavily on R&D to stay competitive with Chinese efficiency levels. [COMPETITIVE]
  > In our case, we have taken an accelerated depreciation on our Mono PERC lines. As we speak today, our Mono PERC lines are fully depreciated.
- **[TREND] Solar Rooftop Electrical Systems Growth** (POSITIVE): The risk is EASING as the government has significantly strengthened policy support. The Union Budget 2025 increased PM-Surya Ghar Yojana allocation by 80% to INR 200 Bn, and ALMM-cell requirements are now being phased in for utility-scale projects from 2024-2027, providing long-term demand visibility for domestic manufacturers. (2 easing, 3 stable)
  > The Union Budget 2025 increased allocation for the flagship rooftop solar scheme by 80% to INR 200 Bn... ALMM-cell applicable to projects auctioned from 9 Dec 2024 onwards.
- The risk is easing due to new trade barriers; the DGTR has recommended anti-dumping duties of up to 30% on Chinese solar cells/modules, and a new monitoring regime for all imports starts November 2025. (1 easing, 4 stable) (POSITIVE, Risk: MODERATE)
  > It will take about six months post July '26 for us to get certifications in a progressive manner.

### Scenario Analysis

- 3 positive impacts identified; 2 negative impacts identified (NEUTRAL)
  > Secondly, the cost environment is becoming more volatile, with some input costs rising sharply over the last few quarters. We are able to manage this risk effectively through various measures like hedging, advanced planning, strong supplier relationships, and passing incremental costs to customers.
- No significant impacts identified (POSITIVE)
  > I am pleased to say that the company has reported another set of record revenue and profit numbers. Our lines are running consistently at best in industry utilization levels, and the order book remains healthy, giving us both top line and bottom line visibility.

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