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    Netweb Technologies India Limited

    NETWEB
    Information Technology·5 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Netweb Technologies reported its highest ever income and PAT for Q4 FY25 and the full fiscal year, driven by strong operating income growth of 55.9% YoY in Q4 and 58.7% YoY for FY25. The AI segment was a significant growth driver, expanding 112% YoY and contributing 14.8% to revenue. The company declared a final dividend of INR 2.50 per share and maintained a zero net debt position, with healthy cash flows and an improved cash conversion cycle.

    Highlights

    5

    • Highest ever income and PAT for Q4 FY25 and full fiscal FY2025.

    • Operating income grew 55.9% YoY in Q4 FY25 to INR 4,147 million and 58.7% YoY for FY25 to INR 11,490 million.

    • AI segment revenue grew 112% YoY in FY25, contributing 14.8% of total revenue.

    • Declared a final dividend of INR 2.50 per equity share (125% on face value), with a 12.4% payout ratio.

    • Achieved first PLI Scheme 2.0 claim of INR 59.4 million for IT Hardware for July 2023-March 2024.

    Concerns

    2

    • Cash conversion cycle is expected to remain in the 70-90 day range, with high growth potentially tying up working capital.

    • Management declined to provide specific details on new patents, citing confidentiality.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items6 → 9 (+3)Risks discussed0 → 1 (+1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    14

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    7
    • Operating Income
      4,146.5 Mn
      YoY+55.9%
    • Operating EBITDA
      597.7 Mn
      YoY+47.9%
    • Operating EBITDA Margin
      14.4%
    • PAT
      429.9 Mn
      YoY+45%
    • PAT Margin
      10.3%

    FY25

    7
    • Operating Income
      11,490.2 Mn
      YoY+58.7%
    • Operating EBITDA
      1,600.1 Mn
      YoY+56.1%
    • Operating EBITDA Margin
      13.9%
    • PAT
      1,144.8 Mn
      YoY+50.8%
    • PAT Margin
      9.9%

    Segment breakdown

    AI
    14.8% Revenue Contribution (FY25)112.0% YoY Growth (FY25)
    Government Business
    50% Revenue Contribution
    Enterprise Business
    50% Revenue Contribution
    Exports
    5% Revenue Contribution
    List

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 3,971 crores

    as of 2025-03-31

    quantified

    Execution

    Order execution cycle is 8 weeks to 12 weeks (approx. 2-3 months)

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Huge pipeline of around INR 4,000 crores, with a 60% conversion ratio, and a pipeline conversion timeline of 6 to 18 months (average 6 months).

    "Management expressed confidence in the pipeline supporting future growth, noting that the company works proactively on designing solutions before RFPs are published."

    Source:
    Q&A

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Net ₹0 crores

    Dividend

    ₹2.5/share (final)

    Payout ratio 12.4%

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹1,621.3 million

    Net free cash as on March 31, 2025, compared to INR 737.2 million as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, INR 170 crores cash available today.

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Top-line growth CAGR
    35-40%
    		High
    Margin
    Operating EBITDA margin
    13-14%
    		High
    Margin
    PAT margin
    around 10%
    		High
    Margin
    Operating EBITDA margin improvement
    30-40 bps
    		Medium
    Revenue Composition
    AI contribution to revenue
    19-20%
    		High
    Revenue Composition
    AI contribution to revenue
    20%
    		Medium
    Revenue Composition
    HPC and Private Cloud contribution to portfolio
    35-40%
    		High
    Revenue Composition
    Export contribution to total turnover
    5-7%
    		High
    Operational
    Cash conversion cycle
    70-90 days
    		High

    AI Contribution to Revenue

    next quarter (end of FY25)
    Current14.8% (FY25)
    Target19-20% (by end of FY25)

    Why it matters

    AI is a major growth engine; achieving this target indicates continued strong momentum in a key strategic area.

    AI is around 15%, around 14.8% to 15% currently. We feel by end of year, this will be around somewhere around 20%, little -- 19% to 20% of our existing share it will have.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    1
    RiskSeverity

    Working Capital tied up due to high growth

    Rapid growth (50-60%) necessitates investment in working capital, keeping cash conversion cycle in the 70-90 day range, but management states cash is not a limiting factor. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “AI is around 15%, around 14.8% to 15% currently. We feel by end of year, this will be around somewhere around 20%, little -- 19% to 20% of our existing share it will have.”

    Clarifies the rapid growth and increasing importance of AI to the company's revenue mix, with specific near-term targets.

    asked by Garvit Goyal

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Financial Performance in Q4 and FY25

    Netweb Technologies achieved its highest ever income and PAT in Q4 FY25 and for the full fiscal year. Operating income grew 55.9% YoY to INR 4,147 million in Q4 FY25 and 58.7% YoY to INR 11,490 million for FY25. PAT increased by 45% YoY to INR 429.9 million in Q4 and 50.8% YoY to INR 1,144.8 million for FY25, with PAT margins of 10.3% and 9.9% respectively.

    02

    AI Segment as a Key Growth Driver

    The AI segment was a significant growth engine in FY25, contributing 14.8% to total revenue and achieving a remarkable 112% year-on-year growth. Management expects AI's contribution to further increase to 19-20% of total revenue by the end of FY25 and move towards 20% in the next 1-2 years, driven by the increasing demand for LLMs and private AI infrastructure.

    03

    Robust Order Pipeline and Conversion

    The company reported a strong order pipeline of approximately INR 4,000 crores with a conversion ratio of 60%. The pipeline conversion cycle averages around 6 months, while the order execution cycle is 8 to 12 weeks. Management expressed confidence that this robust pipeline supports their projected 35-40% CAGR in top-line growth for the next few years.

    04

    Strategic Focus on Integrated Solutions and Innovation

    Netweb attributes its higher margins compared to MNC peers to its fully integrated approach, encompassing in-house product design, manufacturing, and proprietary software stacks. The company applied for three new patents in FY25 and was awarded one design patent in March 2025, bringing its total to nine, primarily focused on enriching existing product lines like the recently launched Skylus.ai.

    05

    Capital Allocation and Liquidity Strength

    The company maintains a zero net debt position and reported net free cash of INR 1,621.3 million as of March 31, 2025, up from INR 737.2 million in December 2024. A final dividend of INR 2.50 per equity share was recommended, representing a 125% dividend on face value and a 12.4% payout ratio, reflecting strong cash generation and commitment to shareholder returns.

    06

    PLI Scheme Success and 'Make in India' Initiative

    Netweb successfully received its first claim under the PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware, amounting to INR 59.4 million for the period of July 2023 to March 2024. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to in-house design, manufacturing, and supporting the 'Make in India' initiative, contributing to the nation's goal of becoming a global manufacturing hub.

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