VIDYAWIRES - Vidya Wires

📊 NSE: VIDYAWIRES 🏢 Aluminium, Copper & Zinc Products 📅 Last Updated: 11/13/2025 15:25

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated revenue grew 5.1% YoY to INR 793 Cr in H1 FY2026 from INR 750 Cr. For the full fiscal year 2025, revenue increased 26% to INR 1,485 Cr from INR 1,182 Cr in FY2024, driven by a 17% volume growth and better sales realization in the copper winding wires segment.

Geographic Revenue Split

The company currently exports to 18 countries. Post-expansion of the ALCU facility, exports are targeted to contribute up to 25% of total revenues to leverage growing international demand for specialized winding products.

Profitability Margins

PAT grew 30% YoY to INR 23 Cr in H1 FY2026 with a PAT margin of 2.8%. In FY2025, PAT was INR 40.56 Cr (2.73% margin) compared to INR 26.16 Cr (2.21% margin) in FY2024. The margin improvement is attributed to better fixed cost absorption and operational synergies from increased scale.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for H1 FY2026 stood at 4.3%, an improvement of 50 basis points YoY. FY2025 EBITDA margin was 4.6%, up 58 bps from 4.02% in FY2024. Core profitability is rising due to a shift in product mix and disciplined procurement despite the thin-margin nature of the low-value-add copper industry.

Capital Expenditure

The company is executing a major capex of INR 140 Cr in its subsidiary, ALCU Industries, to nearly double capacity. This project is funded via IPO proceeds and is expected to commence commercial operations by February 2026.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL reaffirmed 'Crisil A-/Positive' for long-term and 'Crisil A2+' for short-term facilities in December 2025. Borrowing costs are expected to decline as INR 100 Cr of IPO proceeds is allocated to repay existing working capital facilities, significantly improving the debt-equity ratio.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Copper is the primary raw material, accounting for more than 90% of the total revenue and cost structure. Other materials include various insulating inks and coatings used for winding wire production.

Import Sources

Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though procurement is managed through short-to-medium term contracts linked to external benchmarks to mitigate price volatility.

Capacity Expansion

Current installed capacity is 19,680 MTPA. The company is expanding by 18,000 MTPA at the Narsanda facility (via ALCU Industries) to reach a total capacity of 37,680 MTPA by February 2026.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs represent over 90% of revenue. The company uses a back-to-back ordering model to hedge against copper price fluctuations, ensuring that input cost movements are passed through to customers timely.

Manufacturing Efficiency

The company is currently operating at approximately 90% capacity utilization, which necessitated the 18,000 MTPA expansion to meet sustained demand from the power and infrastructure sectors.

Logistics & Distribution

The company maintains a strong distribution network to serve a reputable clientele, though specific logistics costs as a percentage of revenue were not detailed.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

21.23%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved by doubling manufacturing capacity to 37,680 MTPA, introducing new product lines in the ALCU subsidiary, and increasing export revenue share to 25%. The company is also leveraging the INR 3.03 trillion government outlay for the revamped distribution sector scheme.

Products & Services

Copper winding wires, insulated conductors, and conductivity products used in transformers, motors, and electrical infrastructure.

Brand Portfolio

Vidya Wires

New Products/Services

The expansion into the ALCU facility will enable new product categories in the winding and conductivity segment, though specific revenue contribution percentages for these new lines are not yet disclosed.

Market Expansion

Targeting an increase in export footprint from current levels to 25% of total revenue post-February 2026 expansion.

Market Share & Ranking

Recognized as one of India's leading manufacturers of winding and conductivity products with a four-decade track record.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is evolving with the modernization of India's electrical infrastructure, including metro railways and telecommunications. There is a shift toward organized players as manufacturing standards become more stringent.

Competitive Landscape

Highly competitive and fragmented industry dominated by unorganized players who corner significant market share, keeping operating margins thin (3-5%).

Competitive Moat

The moat consists of a 40-year promoter experience and an established distribution network. Sustainability is supported by the high 90% capacity utilization and the transition to renewable energy for 26% of power needs, creating a cost advantage.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to infrastructure spending and power sector reforms. Government initiatives like the National Smart Grid Mission and 'Power for All' provide multi-year execution visibility.

Consumer Behavior

Increased demand for high-voltage transmission cables and smart city infrastructure is driving the shift toward higher-spec conductivity products.

Geopolitical Risks

Exposure to 18 export markets makes the company sensitive to international trade dynamics and global copper supply chain stability.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are influenced by the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and National Smart Grid Mission standards, which dictate the quality and specifications for electrical components.

Environmental Compliance

The company has invested in its own solar and windmill installations to source 26% of its power from renewable sources, aligning with sustainable manufacturing trends.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

The primary uncertainty is the timely stabilization of the new ALCU unit (INR 140 Cr investment). Failure to ramp up could lead to under-absorption of fixed costs and impact the projected 30% revenue growth target.