SUZLON - Suzlon Energy
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 67% YoY in FY25 to INR 10,851 Cr. The Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) segment grew 101% YoY, while Operation and Maintenance Services (OMS) grew 8% YoY. SE Forge revenue grew 53% YoY in H1 FY26.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in specific percentages, but the company has installed over 21 GW across 17 countries, with a dominant ~30-35% market share in India.
Profitability Margins
EBITDA margin reached 18.6% in Q2 FY26. WTG PBIT margins improved from 2% in FY24 to 10% in FY25. OMS PBIT margins remained steady at 34% in FY25 compared to 36% in FY24.
EBITDA Margin
18.6% in Q2 FY26, representing a 460 basis point improvement from 14.1% in Q2 FY25. H1 FY26 EBITDA margin stood at 18.9%.
Capital Expenditure
No material debt-funded capital expenditure is planned for the near term; the company is focusing on unlocking capacity in its existing SE Forge business (120,000 MT annual capacity).
Credit Rating & Borrowing
ICRA assigned [ICRA]A+ (Stable) and [ICRA]A1 ratings to bank lines of INR 2,635 Cr. Interest coverage ratio was 7.3x as of FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel, metal scrap for foundry operations, and specialized wind turbine components including rotor blades, tubular towers, generators, and nacelles.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed, though the company is increasing exports in the wind sector for its forging and foundry division.
Capacity Expansion
SE Forge has an annual manufacturing capacity of 120,000 MT. WTG deliveries reached 565 MW in Q2 FY26, a 121% increase YoY from 256 MW in Q2 FY25.
Raw Material Costs
Contribution margin was 34.1% in Q2 FY26. Procurement costs have been reduced through cost-out initiatives and internalizing machining processes.
Manufacturing Efficiency
SE Forge capacity utilization reached 30% in H1 FY26, up from 21% in FY25.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
67%
Growth Strategy
Acquisition of Renom Energy Services (3GW portfolio), expansion of SE Forge into non-wind and export markets, and margin improvement through internalizing machining and cost-out initiatives.
Products & Services
Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), Operation and Maintenance Services (OMS), and Forging and Foundry products (castings and forgings).
Brand Portfolio
Suzlon, SE Forge, Renom Energy Services.
New Products/Services
Renom Energy Services acquisition allows the company to service non-Suzlon wind turbines, targeting a diverse portfolio of ~3GW.
Market Expansion
Expanding SE Forge into non-wind sectors and increasing international exports; targeting a revenue mix of 2/3 non-Suzlon customers by FY27.
Market Share & Ranking
Leading domestic WTG manufacturer with a ~30-35% market share of the total installed base in India.
Strategic Alliances
Working capital facility of INR 5,906 Cr from REC Limited to support operational scale-up.
External Factors
Industry Trends
India's wind capacity is projected to reach 100 GW by 2030 and 400 GW by 2047, driving long-term demand for WTGs and O&M services.
Competitive Landscape
Leading domestic player with strong in-house technical capabilities and an integrated manufacturing infrastructure across the value chain.
Competitive Moat
Vertical integration and a 30-35% market share provide a sustainable competitive advantage; the company designs and manufactures all major components in-house.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to India's energy transition targets, including a goal of 777 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and 2,100 GW by 2047.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for renewable energy and product-level GHG data from Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers.
Geopolitical Risks
Evolving climate regulations and potential trade barriers affecting global sourcing and sales of wind components.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
NCLT proceedings for the reorganisation and reclassification of reserves under Sections 230 and 231 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Environmental Compliance
Compliance with BRSR and GHG emission management, with reasonable assurance obtained from SGS India.
Taxation Policy Impact
Deferred Tax Asset (DTA) of INR 1,229 Cr provides a tax shield on future profits of approximately INR 5,000 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
NCLT matter regarding the Scheme of Arrangement for Reorganisation of Reserves with meetings held in December 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Operating leverage risk in the WTG business and potential delays in installations impacting the stability of cash flows.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Significant concentration in the Indian market, where the company holds a ~30-35% share of the 50 GW installed base.
Third Party Dependencies
Reducing dependency on third-party machining by internalizing the process, which improved SE Forge margins to 19.5%.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of delayed adoption of low-carbon technologies impacting global competitiveness and appeal to international buyers.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Comfortable TOL/TNW ratio of 1.0x as of March 2025 indicates strong counterparty credit health.