Shakti Pumps (India) LtdQ1 FY26

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd Q1 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 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Company targets a minimum revenue of Rs. 3,000 crores in FY26, up from Rs. 2,516 crores in FY25.
  • Current order book visibility stands at Rs. 2,100 crores (Rs. 1,650 crores domestic + Rs. 500 crores export).
  • Large market potential from KUSUM Yojana with states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh planning to install 65 lakh pumps combined.
  • Strong sales growth seen over past years; optimistic about maintaining upward trajectory.
  • Expansion planned in multiple states including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, UP, and Punjab.
  • Export business expected to contribute about 17-20%, with revenues around Rs. 500 crores.
  • Focus on profitable SKUs and states with timely payments to maintain EBITDA margins around 24%.
  • Ongoing efforts to reduce receivable days further from 152 to targeted 120 days to support working capital.
  • New segments like EV mobility to start contributing revenue from next quarter onwards.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • FY'25 revenue was Rs. 2,516 crores, with an 83.6% YoY growth; FY'26 minimum revenue target is Rs. 3,000 crores.
  • EBITDA margin improved from 16.4% in FY'24 to 24% in FY'25; the company aims to maintain around 24% EBITDA margin.
  • PAT margin improved to 16% in FY'25 from 10% in FY'24; EPS increased from Rs. 12.8 to Rs. 34.
  • Management is confident about achieving the Rs. 3,000 crores minimum revenue target in FY'26, supported by strong order books and new state orders.
  • Focus will be on profitable SKUs and states to maintain margins and bottom-line growth.
  • Export revenue expected around Rs. 500 crores contributing approximately 17-20% to total revenue.
  • Receivable days target is to reduce from 152 to 120 days to improve cash flows.
  • Growth in EV segment expected to start contributing visibly from next quarter onwards.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • A fundraising of Rs. 400 crores is currently under process as mentioned by Dinesh Patidar.
  • No specific timeline is given, but the management will intimate once the fundraising is completed.
  • The company has increased its debt limit from Rs. 1,000 crores to Rs. 2,000 crores.
  • The increased credit line is to support government business guarantees, LC-based solar panel procurement, and working capital needs.
  • No mention of fresh equity fundraising or IPO plans in the transcript.

Order book

Yes
  • Current order book stands at approximately Rs. 2,100 crores.
  • - Rs. 1,650 crores of domestic orders currently on hand.
  • - Rs. 500 crores expected from exports.
  • The existing order book is expected to be executable over the next 6-7 months.
  • The company has a minimum revenue target of Rs. 3,000 crores for FY26.
  • New orders are expected from existing and new states including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, UP, and Punjab.
  • Large market potential with Maharashtra targeting 35 lakh pumps and Madhya Pradesh aiming for 30 lakh pumps under schemes like KUSUM.
  • Order inflow is anticipated to continue steadily as the company focuses on high-margin SKUs and states with timely payments.
  • The management is confident of securing substantial additional orders in the coming year.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Shakti Pumps is investing around Rs. 1,200 - 1,500 crores to set up its own solar cell manufacturing plant (2 Giga capacity) to reduce dependence on external suppliers and support KUSUM scheme demand.
  • The solar cell plant is planned to ensure timely supply of DCR cells, with capacity to meet requirements for up to 10 lakh pumps and 10 Giga solar cells.
  • The company has enhanced capacity for VFD from 1 lakh to 2 lakh structures.
  • Capacity expansion projects for pumps and motors are ongoing, with no major delays; completion shifted marginally from March 2026 to June 2026.
  • The company has tied up with ReNew and Adani for Rs. 1,300 crores worth of DCR cell-based solar modules, supplementing self-manufacturing.
  • These strategic investments aim to sustain growth and meet forecasted minimum revenue target of Rs. 3,000 crores in FY26.

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