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Shakti Pumps reported a weak Q3 FY26, with revenue and margins impacted by a strategic pause on ~₹200 crore of Maharashtra orders due to delayed payments. Management emphasized balance sheet discipline over short-term growth, leading to lower revenue recognition and margin pressure. EBITDA margin fell sharply to ~11% (from ~20%+ in prior quarters) due to lower realization on Magaltala orders (~4% hit), raw material cost inflation (~2%), and one-time labor costs of ₹4.4 crore. The order book remains strong at ₹2,100 crore, diversified across states. Execution has resumed in Maharashtra following fund releases, and Q4 is expected to be the highest revenue quarter ever. However, margin recovery hinges on product mix improvement and raw material cost stability. Key risk: sustained margin compression if competitive pricing and input cost pressures persist.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects Q4 FY26 to be the highest revenue quarter in the company's history, driven by resumed execution in Maharashtra and new orders.
- Management aims to achieve close to the earlier revenue guidance for FY26, though some spillover into Q1 FY27 is possible.
- The 500 MW solar module plant is expected to be commissioned in Q1 FY27, supporting backward integration and margin improvement.
- The larger 2.2 GW solar cell and module plant is expected to be operational by April 2027, with total capex of ~₹1,200 crore.
Risks flagged
- Copper, steel, and aluminum prices have risen significantly, and management noted that margin recovery depends on product mix and cost pass-through, which may not fully offset input inflation.
- Analysts raised concerns about payment delays in Karnataka and other states, similar to Maharashtra. Management acknowledged they will pause execution if payments are delayed, which could impact revenue.
- Management removed ~₹400-500 crore of slow-moving orders (Ajmer Kusum-C and UP orders) from the order book, indicating execution uncertainty in certain projects.
- Delay in the launch of PM-KUSUM 2.0 could slow order inflows, though management expressed confidence in its eventual rollout.
Key quotes
- We consciously moderated execution, especially in Maharashtra, to address elevated receivable levels and protect balance sheet strength.
- We expect execution momentum to improve meaningfully in Q4 FY26, which we anticipate to be our highest revenue quarter ever.
- We will not execute orders if payment visibility is not there; we have left a ₹500 crore order in Haryana earlier and will continue to do so.
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