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Daily Brief India: Godawari Power and Ispat, RSB Retail India Limited, R Systems International, Powerica and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Beat Ideas : Godawari Power & Ispat; From Commodity Steel to Energy Storage & Metal Recycling
  • RSB Retail India Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • R Systems Acquires Novigo : EPS Accretive, Margin Dilutive or Capability Transformative
  • Powerica Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet


Beat Ideas : Godawari Power & Ispat; From Commodity Steel to Energy Storage & Metal Recycling

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • GPIL is transitioning from a cyclical, commodity-focused steel/pellet company into a value-added steel and battery energy storage manufacturer, supported by captive integration and conservative leverage.
  • Capex of INR 1,600 Cr (CRM + BESS) is underway, with pellet expansion and mining approvals in FY26 strengthening the raw material base. 
  • FY26 will focus heavily on executing the pellet ramp-up and obtaining EC approvals; FY27–28 is expected to represent a significant change as CRM and BESS are commissioned

RSB Retail India Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • RSB Retail India Limited (1633680D IN)  is looking to raise US$171mn in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by IIFL Capital, HDFC Bank, and Motilal Oswal.
  • RSB Retail India (RSB) is a multi-format apparel retailer headquartered in Hyderabad. As of 31 March 2025, RSB operated 73 stores across 22 cities in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
  • RSB does not produce its own goods, instead, it sources products from third-party suppliers and job-workers. It also sells merchandise under 13 in-house private labels.

R Systems Acquires Novigo : EPS Accretive, Margin Dilutive or Capability Transformative

By Nimish Maheshwari

  • R Systems International (RSYS IN)  has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity of Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a specialist in low‑code/no‑code automation, intelligent automation, and product engineering. 
  • The transaction creates a combined platform with approximately INR 2,061.9 crore in revenue and approximately INR 381.9 crore in adjusted EBITDA. 
  • CY26 a year transformation, turnaround and high growth if deal concludes timely

Powerica Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Powerica (PWRL IN) is looking to raise US$160m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by IIFL Capital, ICICI Securities and Nuvama.
  • Powerica is a leading Indian power solutions company whose core business lies in assembling and supplying diesel generator (DG) sets powered by engines from global OEMs such as Cummins.
  • Powerica also participates in other segments, including medium speed large generators with Hyundai. The company has further diversified into renewable energy, with a portfolio of wind projects in Gujarat.

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