SARTELE - Sar Televenture
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 176.5% YoY from INR 106.51 Cr in FY24 to INR 294.54 Cr in FY25. The UAE subsidiary, SAR Televenture FZE, contributed INR 261.89 Cr, representing approximately 89% of total revenue, while the Indian subsidiary Fusionnet Web Services reported revenue of INR 68.15 Cr in FY24.
Geographic Revenue Split
The UAE market accounts for 88.9% of total revenue (INR 261.89 Cr), while domestic Indian operations contribute the remaining 11.1%.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin improved from 12.62% in FY24 to 13.40% in FY25, and further expanded to 15.00% in H1 FY26. PAT grew 199.5% YoY to INR 46.90 Cr in FY25.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin increased from 14.19% in FY24 to 15.83% in FY25, reaching 18.82% in H1 FY26, driven by the scaling of high-margin 5G infrastructure projects.
Capital Expenditure
In FY25, the company invested INR 159.38 Cr in Property, Plant & Equipment and INR 207.48 Cr in other investments. A further INR 208.46 Cr fundraise via warrants is planned for ongoing CAPEX and expansion.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Long-term borrowings were reduced by 99.3% from INR 177.87 Cr in FY24 to just INR 1.15 Cr in FY25, significantly lowering interest obligations.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Cost of materials consumed reached INR 233.34 Cr in FY25, accounting for 79.2% of total revenue. Key materials include telecom towers, fiber optic cables, and 4G/5G networking hardware.
Import Sources
Materials are primarily sourced from India and international markets to support the UAE subsidiary's large-scale infrastructure projects.
Key Suppliers
Not specifically named, but involves global telecom equipment manufacturers and fiber optic vendors.
Capacity Expansion
The company is aggressively expanding its 4G/5G tower footprint and fiber network; the INR 208.46 Cr fundraise allocates INR 188.46 Cr specifically for working capital to scale these operations.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs increased 134% YoY to INR 233.34 Cr in FY25, though they decreased as a percentage of revenue compared to FY24, indicating better procurement efficiency.
Manufacturing Efficiency
As a service provider, efficiency is driven by tower tenancy ratios and the speed of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployment.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution and mobilization costs are factored into the 'Revenue Sharing Expenses' which stood at INR 6.90 Cr in FY25.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
20-25%
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through the deployment of 4G/5G towers and high-performance fiber networks. The company raised INR 208.46 Cr from marquee investors like Founders Collective Fund to fund working capital for large-scale telecom projects and subsidiary expansion.
Products & Services
4G/5G tower deployment, fiber network installation, and end-to-end digital connectivity for residential and commercial developments.
Brand Portfolio
SAR Televenture, Fusionnet Web Services.
New Products/Services
Expansion into integrated digital connectivity solutions for large-scale commercial developments.
Market Expansion
Scaling operations in the UAE and expanding the FTTH footprint in India via Fusionnet.
Market Share & Ranking
Leading SME provider in the integrated telecom infrastructure space.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic backing from Madhusudan Kela's Founders Collective Fund and Choice Strategic Advisors LLP through a INR 50 Cr combined investment.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward 5G densification and universal fiberization. SARTELE is positioning itself as a primary infrastructure partner for this transition, which is growing at a double-digit rate globally.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with large-scale tower infrastructure companies and regional fiber providers.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on high capital entry barriers and long-term contracts with telecom giants. Sustainability is reinforced by the 'sticky' nature of tower tenancies and fiber installations.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to interest rates and the capital expenditure cycles of the global telecommunications industry.
Consumer Behavior
Exponential growth in data consumption is driving the need for denser 5G networks and high-speed home broadband.
Geopolitical Risks
Operations in the UAE are subject to Middle Eastern geopolitical stability and trade policies.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to telecom infrastructure norms, tower radiation standards, and municipal fiber-laying permissions. Compliance is managed at the project level.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for FY25 was approximately 9.1% (INR 4.71 Cr on INR 51.61 Cr PBT), benefiting from the UAE subsidiary's tax structure.
Legal Contingencies
The company reported zero pending litigations that would impact its financial position as of March 31, 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary risk is the high concentration of revenue from a single geography (UAE) and a limited number of telecom clients.
Geographic Concentration Risk
88.9% of revenue is concentrated in the UAE market.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependent on global hardware vendors for 5G equipment and fiber optic supplies.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk that satellite-based internet or new wireless technologies could reduce the long-term demand for physical tower infrastructure.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables increased 258% to INR 53.77 Cr in FY25, indicating a potential stretch in the working capital cycle and counterparty credit risk.