VMARCIND - V-Marc India
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
HT Cables grew 115% YoY to INR 3,379 Mn; LT Cables grew 110% YoY to INR 2,537 Mn; Building Wires grew 64% YoY to INR 942 Mn; Others declined 41% YoY to INR 57 Mn.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company supplies products within India and through exports; however, specific percentage splits for regions are not disclosed in available documents.
Profitability Margins
Gross Margin stood at 22.6% in H1 FY26 (INR 1,560 Mn); PAT Margin improved significantly to 5.3% in H1 FY26 from 3.3% in H1 FY25, driven by volume growth and lower interest costs.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA Margin was 11.3% in H1 FY26, an improvement of 130 basis points from 10.0% in H1 FY25, reflecting operating leverage and a focus on high-margin products.
Capital Expenditure
H1 FY26 Capex was INR 39.5 Cr (INR 395 Mn), with a full-year FY26 plan of approximately INR 80 Cr (INR 800 Mn) to support capacity expansion.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Ratings reaffirmed by Infomerics; liquidity is adequate with a current ratio of 1.22x as of March 31, 2025. Fund-based limit utilization was ~91% for the 12 months ended March 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Aluminum (primary raw material) and Copper; specific percentage of total cost for each is not disclosed but aluminum is cited as the major input.
Import Sources
Sourced domestically within India; specific states or international import sources are not detailed.
Key Suppliers
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) and Hindalco Industries Limited.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity is 1.69 lakh kms in FY25; planned expansion to 7 lakh kms (quadrupling capacity) over the next five years (by FY30).
Raw Material Costs
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) was INR 5,355 Mn in H1 FY26, representing 77.4% of revenue; margins are susceptible to volatility in aluminum prices.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Inventory management improved with inventory days decreasing from 77 days in FY24 to 60 days in FY25.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
50%
Growth Strategy
Achieved through quadrupling production capacity to 7 lakh kms, aggressive brand-building investments, team expansion, and increasing the mix of high-margin retail products and backward integration.
Products & Services
HT Cables, LT Cables, Building Wires, and other electrical conductors.
Brand Portfolio
V-Marc
New Products/Services
Focus on high-margin products and retail-led business model; specific new product revenue contributions are not disclosed.
Market Expansion
Expanding geographic presence and dealer activation across India to fuel future scale.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is growing but remains highly fragmented; there is a shift toward organized players and higher demand for HT cables in infrastructure projects.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from large organized players and a significant number of unorganized players.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on backward integration and an established pan-India dealer network, though margins remain range-bound between 10-11% due to competition.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to infrastructure spending and industrial growth in India which drives demand for cables and wires.
Consumer Behavior
Increased demand for branded, reliable building wires in the retail segment.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to global commodity price fluctuations, particularly aluminum and copper.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operates under Accounting Standard AS-17 for segment reporting; manufacturing units are located in Uttarakhand.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for H1 FY26 was approximately 25.3% (Tax expense of INR 124 Mn on PBT of INR 488 Mn).
Legal Contingencies
No investor complaints were received or pending as of September 30, 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in raw material prices (Aluminum/Copper) and potential delays in government receivables could impact liquidity.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing is concentrated in Uttarakhand with two units; sales are distributed pan-India.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on primary aluminum producers like NALCO and Hindalco for raw material supply.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivable cycle of 86 days reflects credit risk associated with government-sector clients.