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    CPPLUS

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    Capital Goods·13 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Aditya Infotech (CP PLUS) delivered a stellar Q2 FY26 performance, characterized by massive margin expansion and strong top-line growth driven by regulatory tailwinds (STQC norms). The company is successfully transitioning from analog to high-margin IP cameras, which now dominate their product mix. With debt reduction from IPO proceeds and aggressive capacity expansion, management is positioned to consolidate its market leadership against retreating Chinese competitors.

    Highlights

    8

    • Revenue for Q2 FY26 stood at ₹919.6 crores, representing a robust 37.5% YoY growth.

    • EBITDA surged by 157% YoY to ₹111.1 crores, with margins expanding significantly to 12%.

    • PAT rose by 239% YoY to approximately ₹70 crores for the quarter.

    • Market share in the Indian video surveillance market reached 31.4% in Q1 FY26, with further consolidation in Q2.

    • Manufacturing capacity increased to 1.8 million units per month, with a target of 2 million by Q4 FY26.

    • The CP PLUS brand now contributes 86% of total revenue, with IP products making up nearly 70% of the portfolio.

    • Management reiterated FY26 guidance: 25-30% revenue growth and 10-11% EBITDA margins.

    • Marketing and sales promotion spend for the quarter was reported at ₹29 crores.

    What Changed1

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items6 → 5 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹919.6 Cr+37.5%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹111.1 Cr+1.6%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin12%
    4. 04PAT₹70 Cr+2.4%YoY
    5. 05H1 Revenue₹1,660 Cr+27%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    CP PLUS Brand
    86% Revenue Share70% IP Product Mix
    List

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Annual Revenue Growth
    25-30%
    		High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    10-11%
    		High
    Capacity
    Manufacturing Capacity
    2 million units per month
    		High
    Market Share
    CP PLUS Brand Revenue Share
    90%
    		Medium
    Other
    L&T Chip Procurement
    9 million chips
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Global Component Shortages

    Shortages in chipsets, sensors, and storage (DDR/Flash) are driving up input costs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Government Project Gestation

    Government business (15% of revenue) has long and unpredictable gestation periods. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Certification Catch-up by Competitors

    Analysts questioned if competitors like Prama or global brands will soon get STQC certifications, potentially eroding the current market share gains. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific margin impact of Lens and PTZ module manufacturing was deferred to future quarters for better visibility.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “So price rise, we are planning from next quarter... the cost of making mangoes was INR200-INR300 or so, which was passed on to the market. No price was raised.”

    Management clarified that recent market price increases were due to a shift to more expensive STQC-compliant SoCs (apples to mangoes analogy), not a margin-expanding price hike, which is actually slated for January.

    asked by Saumil Mehta

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Regulatory Shift Drives Market Consolidation

    The implementation of STQC norms in April 2025 has fundamentally reset the Indian surveillance market. CP PLUS has emerged as the primary beneficiary, offering the most extensive certified portfolio while competitors face certification backlogs. This regulatory moat helped the company achieve a 31.4% market share in Q1 FY26, which management believes consolidated further in Q2 as Chinese brands were effectively 'elbowed out' of critical sectors.

    02

    Aggressive Backward Integration and Capacity Expansion

    The company is rapidly localizing its supply chain to improve margins and ensure security. Manufacturing capacity reached 1.8 million units per month this quarter, with plans to hit 2 million by Q4 FY26. A new housing and moulding plant was kicked off this week, expected to be operational by mid-2026, while Lens and PTZ module manufacturing will begin in Q4 FY26. Management expects to localize over 50% of the Bill of Materials (BOM) value within 12-24 months.

    03

    Strategic Pivot to IP and High-Margin Products

    Revenue growth is being driven by a structural shift from analog to IP cameras. IP products now account for nearly 70% of the CP PLUS portfolio, up from 65% in the previous quarter. This shift, combined with the CP PLUS brand's increasing share of total revenue (86% in Q2, targeting 90% in H2), is the primary driver behind the EBITDA margin expansion from mid-single digits to 12%.

    04

    Multi-Brand Strategy to Target 'Bharat'

    To maximize market share, the company is launching two new brands: Eyra and Nexiview. Eyra is positioned as an alternative for partners currently using Chinese brands, while Nexiview targets the unorganized rural and interior markets. These brands are expected to begin impacting financials in the final quarter of FY26, allowing the core CP PLUS brand to focus on the premium and enterprise segments.

    05

    Semiconductor Collaboration with L&T

    A significant long-term catalyst is the MOU with L&T Semiconductor Technologies to co-develop India's first IPC SoC (System on Chip) with Vision AI. The agreement involves the procurement of 9 million chips over three years. While the development cycle is roughly two years, management expects to roll out the first products by the end of the coming year, reducing reliance on global semiconductor giants from Taiwan and the US.

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