POWERINDIA - Hitachi Energy

📊 NSE: POWERINDIA 🏢 Electric Equipment 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 7:45

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total revenue grew 23.3% YoY to INR 1,915.2 Cr in Q2 FY26. Segmental order growth showed significant variance: Renewables grew 40% and Rail & Metro grew 61%, while Transmission and Data Centers witnessed temporary declines of 43% and 50% respectively due to project timing.

Geographic Revenue Split

Exports are a major growth driver, attaining 59% YoY growth in Q2 FY26. The company secured export orders from utilities in Europe, data centers in South East Asia, and renewables in the Middle East and North America. Domestic revenue is driven by India's 500 GW installed capacity milestone.

Profitability Margins

Gross margins expanded by over 550 basis points in 1H FY26, reaching levels above 40%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at INR 352 Cr (18.4% margin) and Profit After Tax (PAT) at INR 264 Cr (13.8% margin), representing a 4-fold YoY growth (399.8% and 405.6% respectively).

EBITDA Margin

Operational EBITDA margin closed at 15.2% (INR 291.6 Cr) in Q2 FY26. This improvement is attributed to the execution of high-margin orders, a better product mix, and operational efficiencies that reduced other expenses from 22.7% to 16.9% of revenue.

Capital Expenditure

The company has planned a large-scale capital expenditure of INR 2,000 Cr over the next 4-5 years. This will be primarily funded by QIP proceeds (INR 1,513.28 Cr) to expand capacity in large/small power transformers, HVDC, and network control solutions.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL maintains a 'Stable' outlook, reflecting a robust financial risk profile. The company reported nil working capital debt as of December 31, 2024, and maintains an unutilized bank limit of INR 952 Cr. Interest income of INR 120 Cr was earned in 1H FY26 from QIP cash deposits.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Profitability is susceptible to volatility in raw material prices including copper, steel, and specialized components like semiconductors. While specific % splits are not disclosed, these commodities are critical for transformer and switchgear manufacturing.

Import Sources

The company faces exposure to global supply chains for semiconductors and specialized components, with past profitability impacted by international freight costs and supply issues in these categories.

Capacity Expansion

Planned expansion of capacity and product portfolio across large and small power transformers, dry and traction transformers, and High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) components over a 4-5 year timeline using INR 1,513.28 Cr of QIP funds.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are managed through pricing excellence and input price pass-through abilities, which helped improve operating margins to 7.95% in 9M FY25 from 4.7% in the previous year.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Operational economies were achieved in Q2 FY26 through cost containment and higher revenue scale, leading to a 7% YoY decline in other expenses despite an 18-23% increase in revenue.

Logistics & Distribution

Susceptible to global freight cost volatility, which previously impacted margins during peak commodity cycles.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

12-13%

Growth Strategy

Growth is driven by a 'double-digit EBIT margin' strategy focusing on three levers: high-margin export orders (+59% growth), a dedicated service business unit leveraging the existing installed base, and pricing excellence in the domestic T&D market.

Products & Services

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) connections, 220 kV air-insulated switchgear, power transformers (large, small, dry, traction), automation solutions, and EconiQ SF6-free technology.

Brand Portfolio

Hitachi Energy, EconiQ (SF6-free technology).

New Products/Services

Launched EconiQ in India, a game-changing SF6-free technology for sustainable switchgear. Service orders now contribute a high single-digit percentage to the total order book.

Market Expansion

Targeting high-growth segments including Data Centers (despite temporary 50% dip), Renewables (+40% growth), and Rail/Metro (+61% growth). Expanding footprint in Europe, SE Asia, and North America via exports.

Market Share & Ranking

Maintains a 'strong market position' in the power grid segment in India, supported by a record order backlog of INR 29,412.6 Cr.

Strategic Alliances

Strong parental support from Hitachi Ltd (rated A/Stable by S&P), which holds ~100% stake in the holding company, providing technology and financial backing.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward decarbonization, with India targeting 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. There is an increased focus on advanced grid technology, digitalization, and SF6-free sustainable solutions.

Competitive Landscape

Intense competition from both domestic and international players in the T&D segment. Most large orders are won through competitive bidding, which limits pricing power.

Competitive Moat

Durable advantages include deep technological expertise in HVDC, a massive installed base that feeds the high-margin service business, and the 'Hitachi' brand and global R&D network.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to India's nominal GDP, which is expected to reach USD 7 trillion by FY31. Power consumption growth typically moves in tandem with GDP growth.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward green energy is driving 40% growth in renewable orders and demand for SF6-free 'EconiQ' products.

Geopolitical Risks

Exposure to international markets (Europe, SE Asia, Middle East) makes the company sensitive to global trade dynamics and regional renewable energy policies.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are influenced by government objectives like 'Viksit Bharat' and the commitment to reduce fossil fuel dependency, which dictates the pace of grid modernization.

Environmental Compliance

Heavy focus on ESG through the deployment of SF6-free technology (EconiQ) to reduce the carbon footprint of electrical transmission.

Taxation Policy Impact

Effective tax rate is reflected in the difference between PBT (INR 352 Cr) and PAT (INR 264 Cr), approximately 25%.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Project implementation risks and structural issues in the power sector could lead to margin slippage if operating margins fall below 6% on a sustained basis.