
Shakti Pumps (India) LtdQ4 FY26
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹500P/E: 30.1Market Cap: ₹6.4K Cr
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 2
Margin
Category 2
Fundraise
Yes
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
3 of 5 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 2- →The company targets a revenue of INR 5,000 crores by FY28 through capacity expansion, backward integration, diversification, and export growth.
- →Both export and domestic retail businesses are growing above 25% and are expected to maintain this trajectory.
- →The solar rooftop business is expanding its dealer network and, with the commissioning of the 500 MW DCR module capacity in Q1 FY27, is expected to contribute meaningfully.
- →The pump division is currently operating at 60% capacity, with 40% additional capacity available to support growth.
- →Execution momentum is expected to improve significantly in Q4 FY26, potentially making it the highest revenue quarter ever.
- →The new solar panel plant (capacity starting FY27) will serve as backward integration, improving margins and supporting export growth.
- →EV business sales are expected to start picking up in the next year, following motor and controller product developments.
Margin guidance
Category 2- →Both export and domestic retail businesses are growing above 25% annually, expected to maintain this trajectory.
- →Company targets INR5,000 crores revenue by FY28 through capacity expansion, backward integration, diversification, and export market growth.
- →Export business reported 25% YoY growth with strong retail exports; expected to grow healthily supported by international trade agreements.
- →Margin pressures exist due to raw material costs and product mix but company aims to improve margins with scale and higher HP pump sales.
- →Interest cost expected to remain slightly elevated due to planned debt of INR400-500 crores for INR1,200 crores solar plant investment, operational by April 2027.
- →Q4 FY26 forecasted as highest revenue quarter ever; full-year revenue guidance for FY26 expected to be met or approached.
- →Focus on disciplined execution, strengthening balance sheet, and scalable growth across pump and solar rooftop businesses.
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Fundraise plans
Yes- →Shakti Pumps plans to raise debt for new projects, including a significant term loan portion.
- →For the solar plant investment of INR 1200 crores, the company is planning to borrow approximately INR 400-500 crores as debt.
- →No explicit mention of equity fundraising was made.
- →The working capital situation is expected to improve by March 2026, with funds being released from government sources.
- →Interest cost may remain somewhat elevated due to new borrowings for projects but is managed.
- →The company is focusing on balancing debt and maintaining a strong balance sheet while expanding capacity and backward integration.
Order book
Yes- →Current order book stands at around INR 2,100 crores, sufficient for execution over the next two quarters.
- →Some adjustments were made: Ajmer KUSUM C slow-moving project orders removed, UP orders reduced from INR 300 crores to INR 52 crores.
- →New additions to the order book are expected in the coming quarters, with ongoing tenders in Maharashtra and other states.
- →Execution paused temporarily on INR 200 crores worth of orders in Maharashtra last quarter due to payment delays but resumed with improved payment inflows.
- →Karnataka orders represent about 37%-38% of the total order book; execution will continue cautiously based on payment clarity.
- →The company has capacity to increase execution, currently operating at around 60% capacity; 40% capacity remains available.
- →Upcoming tenders, including a Maharashtra tender for 100,000 pumps, may increase order inflow.
Capex plans
Yes- →Shakti Pumps is undertaking a major capex of approximately INR 1200 crores to install a solar plant.
- →The solar plant's module capacity of 0.5 gigawatts is expected to be operational by Q1 FY 2027.
- →The solar cell capacity of 2.2 gigawatts is anticipated to be ready in April 2027.
- →Pump capacity expansion will be completed by August 2026.
- →This backward integration via the solar plant aims to increase margins by about 3% and improve supply timings.
- →The new solar plant will also reduce working capital requirements by about 50%, especially on LC-backed raw material procurement.
- →The capex investment will be partly debt-funded with a planned term loan of INR 400-500 crores.
- →Strategic guidance includes diversification into solar panels and electric vehicles (EV) alongside pumps.
- →The company targets revenue of INR 5000 crores by FY 2028, supported by the capex and export expansion.
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