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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India's NEP 2022-2032 presents a favorable outlook for EPC firms specializing in Transmission &amp; Distribution by emphasizing transmission capacity enhancement, renewable energy integration, and modernization of existing assets. </li>
<li>This translates into a projected capital expenditure of Rs. 9 Lakh Crore between FY25 and 32, offering EPC companies substantial growth opportunities. </li>
<li>This growth is further strengthened by the NEP's focus on embracing advanced technologies like HVDC and powering the green hydrogen/green ammonia economy, ultimately establishing a long-term growth trajectory for T&amp;D.</li>
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India's NEP 2022-2032 presents a favorable outlook for EPC firms specializing in Transmission &amp; Distribution by emphasizing transmission capacity enhancement, renewable energy integration, and modernization of existing assets. 
This translates into a projected capital expenditure of Rs. 9 Lakh Crore between FY25 and 32, offering EPC companies substantial growth opportunities. 
This growth is further strengthened by the NEP's focus on embracing advanced technologies like HVDC and powering the green hydrogen/green ammonia economy, ultimately establishing a long-term growth trajectory for T&amp;D.


India's Grid Transformation: A ₹9 Lakh Crore Opportunity for T&D EPC Firms

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<ul><li>Indian Oil Corporation: Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 163, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem supplies/capacity, moderation in refining margins, and lower auto-fuel marketing margins</li><li>IOCL’s Q1FY25 reported EBITDA at INR 86bn (-61% YoY, -17% QoQ) and APAT at INR 26bn (-81% YoY, -45% QoQ) came in below our estimates</li><li>Earnings were impacted by weak performance from lower refining &amp; marketing margins and absorption of under-recovery on LPG</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Indian Oil Corporation: Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 163, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem supplies/capacity, moderation in refining margins, and lower auto-fuel marketing marginsIOCL’s Q1FY25 reported EBITDA at INR 86bn (-61% YoY, -17% QoQ) and APAT at INR 26bn (-81% YoY, -45% QoQ) came in below our estimatesEarnings were impacted by weak performance from lower refining &amp; marketing margins and absorption of under-recovery on LPGContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, Dixon Technologies, Kalpataru Projects International

<ul><li>Budget a big signalling event, though we expect investment continuity: In the interim FY25 union budget, allocation towards capex saw an increase of 7% YoY, with Roads, Railways, Defence and Water as key beneficiaries</li><li>As the final FY25 union budget gets tabled in Jul-24, we expect continued investment in these segments</li><li>Whilst questions have emerged on cut in capex with the expectation of some allocation moving towards social infra, we believe that allocation may remain similar or marginally increase to high single-digit YoY growth</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Budget a big signalling event, though we expect investment continuity: In the interim FY25 union budget, allocation towards capex saw an increase of 7% YoY, with Roads, Railways, Defence and Water as key beneficiariesAs the final FY25 union budget gets tabled in Jul-24, we expect continued investment in these segmentsWhilst questions have emerged on cut in capex with the expectation of some allocation moving towards social infra, we believe that allocation may remain similar or marginally increase to high single-digit YoY growthContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Industrials (Q1FY25 Results Preview): All eyes on the budget

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<li>Q1 FY27 delivered record first quarter revenue, 60 bps EBITDA margin expansion and the company’s highest ever closing order book.</li>
<li>Backlog equals roughly 1.66 times FY26 revenue, offering multi year visibility as India and overseas markets accelerate grid investment.</li>
<li>The story has shifted from order acquisition to profitable conversion; cash flow and execution mix now matter more than headline wins.</li>
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Q1 FY27 delivered record first quarter revenue, 60 bps EBITDA margin expansion and the company’s highest ever closing order book.
Backlog equals roughly 1.66 times FY26 revenue, offering multi year visibility as India and overseas markets accelerate grid investment.
The story has shifted from order acquisition to profitable conversion; cash flow and execution mix now matter more than headline wins.


Skipper Limited: From Order Book To Earnings

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<li>Lumino Industries opens its Rs.700 crore mainboard IPO , at a Rs.78 to Rs.82 band, listing on 3rd September on the BSE and NSE.</li>
<li>The Kolkata based conductor, cable and EPC player asking 15.6 times post-issue FY26 earnings against peers trading between 19 and 82 times, while remaining structurally dependent on government power utilities.</li>
<li>How a declining but still-material government revenue base, a near doubled order book and a Rs.337 crore debt paydown plan net out for prospective allottees.</li>
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Lumino Industries opens its Rs.700 crore mainboard IPO , at a Rs.78 to Rs.82 band, listing on 3rd September on the BSE and NSE.
The Kolkata based conductor, cable and EPC player asking 15.6 times post-issue FY26 earnings against peers trading between 19 and 82 times, while remaining structurally dependent on government power utilities.
How a declining but still-material government revenue base, a near doubled order book and a Rs.337 crore debt paydown plan net out for prospective allottees.


Lumino Industries IPO Review: Wire & Cables Manufacturing + EPC Play

India

Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) is a global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. It specializes in diversified infrastructure projects, including power transmission and distribution, buildings and factories, water supply and irrigation, railways, oil and gas pipelines, and urban infrastructure. KPIL was established in 1981 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

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India's Grid Transformation: A ₹9 Lakh Crore Opportunity for T&D EPC Firms

India's NEP 2022-2032 boosts growth opportunities for EPC firms in Transmission & Distribution with a projected Rs. 9 Lakh Crore capital expenditure.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, Dixon Technologies, Kalpataru Projects International

Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 163, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem...

HDFC Securities

Industrials (Q1FY25 Results Preview): All eyes on the budget

In the interim FY25 union budget, allocation towards capex saw an increase of 7% YoY, with Roads, Railways, Defence and Water as key beneficiaries

HDFC Securities

Skipper Limited: From Order Book To Earnings

Skipper’s growth story has shifted from order wins to execution. The current backlog of its Rs. 9,216.6 crore which shows growth in the upcoming...

Nimish Maheshwari

Lumino Industries IPO Review: Wire & Cables Manufacturing + EPC Play

Lumino Industries enters the market with a ₹700 crore IPO, backed by a ₹3,150 crore order book and strong profitability but debt, execution and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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India's Grid Transformation: A ₹9 Lakh Crore Opportunity for T&D EPC Firms

​India's NEP 2022-2032 boosts growth opportunities for EPC firms in Transmission & Distribution with a projected Rs. 9 Lakh Crore capital expenditure.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, Dixon Technologies, Kalpataru Projects International

Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 163, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem...

HDFC Securities

Industrials (Q1FY25 Results Preview): All eyes on the budget

In the interim FY25 union budget, allocation towards capex saw an increase of 7% YoY, with Roads, Railways, Defence and Water as key beneficiaries

HDFC Securities

Skipper Limited: From Order Book To Earnings

Skipper’s growth story has shifted from order wins to execution. The current backlog of its Rs. 9,216.6 crore which shows growth in the upcoming...

Nimish Maheshwari

Lumino Industries IPO Review: Wire & Cables Manufacturing + EPC Play

Lumino Industries enters the market with a ₹700 crore IPO, backed by a ₹3,150 crore order book and strong profitability but debt, execution and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

India's NEP 2022-2032 boosts growth opportunities for EPC firms in Transmission & Distribution with a projected Rs. 9 Lakh Crore capital expenditure.