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    Frog Cellsat Q1 FY27 earnings call

    FROG
    Telecommunication·10 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    Frog Innovations provided a business update, highlighting recovery in the DAS market and growth in Vodafone and new Jio customer engagements. The company is progressing with its CCTV business, targeting ₹50 crores in FY27, with STQC approval expected by September 2026. The acquisition of AI company Vinfocom Solutions is set to integrate revenue in FY27, contributing to the target of exceeding FY25 revenue of ₹220 crores. Management also discussed the normalization of margins to 15-16% as revenue scales.

    Highlights

    6

    • Vodafone business showing growth with network investments.

    • Jio added as a new customer, testing new products.

    • DAS market recovering, projects progressing well.

    • AI analytics tool launched and undergoing trials with customers.

    • SMT line fully operational with increasing occupancy.

    • Majority stake takeover in AI company Vinfocom Solutions completed, revenue to combine in FY27.

    Concerns

    3

    • Middle East situation impacting mobile operators due to rising fuel and other costs.

    • Delay in STQC approval for CCTV products, now expected by September 2026.

    • SOC chip supply chain issues acknowledged as a market-wide challenge.

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹40 crores

    M&A

    Vinfocom Solutions

    acquisition · closed

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Company plans to use its own working limits, which are currently underutilized, before considering raising funds for expansion.

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Total Revenue
    ₹200-250 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    CCTV Revenue
    ₹50 crores
    		High
    Approvals
    CCTV STQC Approval
    Approval done
    		High
    Profitability
    Overall Margins
    15-16%
    		Medium
    M&A Integration
    Vinfocom Revenue Combination
    Combined
    		High
    Projects
    DAS Projects Closure
    Closure and delivery
    		High
    Product Launch
    Get 5 Bars (5G) Approval
    Approval
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    CCTV STQC Approval Status

    next quarter (by September 2026)
    CurrentObservations from testing, re-submission in August
    TargetApproval received

    Why it matters

    Crucial for commercial launch and achieving the ₹50 crore revenue target for CCTV in FY27.

    So yeah, so most likely, you know, within September we should have the approval process done for us from the SDQC side.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Middle East situation impacting mobile operators

    Rising fuel and other costs in the Middle East are impacting mobile operators' business, which could affect Frog Innovations' telecom business in the region. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    SOC chip supply chain issues

    Market-wide supply chain issues for SOC chips, especially memory chips, could pose a challenge, though the company has strong partnerships with Taiwanese vendors. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Delay in CCTV STQC approval

    The STQC approval process for CCTV products has faced observations from testing, leading to a delay, but management is confident it will be resolved by September 2026. — Both acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    6

    “Last year there has been, you know, kind of what you say, tussle, which has happened between mobile operators and infra providers on the rental basis, which is being charged by infra providers to mobile operators. ... So now things have got sorted out towards the end of last year or early this year.”

    Clarifies the root cause of the previous year's revenue decline and the current recovery, attributing it to resolution of disputes between operators and infra providers.

    asked by Deepak Poddar

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Telecom Business Update and Market Recovery

    The company reported normal business for Airtel, while Vodafone is showing growth due to increased liquidity and network investments. Frog Innovations has also onboarded Jio as a new customer, which is currently testing various products. The DAS (Distributed Antenna System) market, which experienced a lull last year, is now progressing well with projects back on the table, following the resolution of issues between infra providers and mobile operators. This recovery is expected to contribute significantly to the company's performance.

    02

    CCTV Business and STQC Approval Progress

    Frog Innovations' AI analytics tool has been launched and is undergoing trials with customers. The CCTV business is currently in the STQC approval process, with initial testing completed. Observations from the lab are being addressed, and the company plans to re-submit for testing in the first week of August 2026, aiming for final approval by September 2026. The company is working on 27 different models for cameras, including 2MP, 5MP, and 8MP variants, and expects the CCTV segment to contribute ₹50 crores in FY27.

    03

    Vinfocom Acquisition and AI Strategy

    Frog Innovations has completed a majority stake takeover in Vinfocom Solutions, an AI software solutions company. Vinfocom offers products related to telecom and AI analytics for surveillance. The revenue from Vinfocom Solutions is planned to be combined with Frog Innovations' financials within FY27. This acquisition is a strategic move to enhance the company's AI capabilities, particularly for its CCTV and surveillance offerings, providing a differentiator in the market.

    04

    SMT Line Operations and Expansion Plans

    The SMT (Surface Mount Technology) line is fully operational, with increasing occupancy and a growing customer base. The company is working to make it more inclusive for full electronic manufacturing services, not just SMT processes. Frog Innovations is also in the process of purchasing new land, with an investment of approximately ₹40 crores, primarily for the expansion of its CCTV-related business and EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) operations.

    05

    Market Dynamics and Competitive Positioning

    Management acknowledged the large and growing surveillance market (TAM of ₹15,000 crores plus) and expressed confidence in capturing market share despite competition from established players like CP Plus and Sparsh. The company believes its AI analytics tools will be a key differentiator, especially for large institutional projects and airports, where quality and advanced features are prioritized over just price. They aim to compete by offering comprehensive solutions rather than just hardware.

    06

    Future Outlook and Revenue Targets

    Frog Innovations is targeting FY27 revenue to exceed FY25 levels, which were around ₹220 crores, aiming for ₹200-250 crores. This growth is expected to be driven by the recovery in the DAS market, contributions from the new CCTV business (₹50 crores), and the integration of Vinfocom's revenue. The company anticipates that margins will normalize📎 to the 15-16% range as revenue scales up. DAS project closures and invoicing are expected to be tilted towards the second half of FY27.

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