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    Schneider Elect.

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    Capital Goods·27 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Schneider Electric Infrastructure delivered a record-breaking FY25, characterized by strong double-digit growth in revenue and a significant surge in profitability. The company is pivoting towards a 'transactional' business model to improve margins and execution speed, while simultaneously committing to a massive capacity expansion to capture demand in data centers and green energy. Despite a slight dip in Q4 gross margins due to product mix, the overall trajectory remains bullish with a healthy order backlog and robust cash flow.

    Highlights

    8

    • Record annual revenue of ₹2,637 crores, representing 19.5% YoY growth

    • PAT surged by 55.8% YoY to reach ₹268 crores for the full year

    • Order inflow for FY25 stood at ₹2,693 crores, up 13.4% compared to the previous year

    • Management announced a major ₹200 crore capex plan to expand capacity in Vadodara and Kolkata

    • Kolkata plant capacity for breakers to be expanded 9x from 5,000 to 45,000 units

    • Free cash flow generation improved by 85% YoY, reaching ₹245 crores

    • Data centers now contribute approximately 15% of total revenue

    • Gross margins for the full year improved to 26% (₹1,037 crores)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹2,637 Cr+19.5%YoY
    2. 02PAT₹268 Cr+55.8%YoY
    3. 03Order Inflow₹2,693 Cr+13.4%YoY
    4. 04EBIT₹382 Cr+35%YoY
    5. 05Gross Margin26%

    Segment breakdown

    Data Centres
    15% Revenue Contribution
    Group Sales
    18% Revenue Contribution
    List

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Vadodara Panel Capacity
    14,000 panels
    		High
    Capacity
    Kolkata Breaker Capacity
    45,000 units
    		High
    Capex
    Total Investment
    ₹200 crores
    		High
    Market Share
    Group Sales Percentage
    18%
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Private Sector Capex Slowdown

    Management noted a slight decline (10-12%) in private sector capex announcements for FY26 compared to the previous year. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Regulatory and Quality Control Orders

    Uncertainties evolving from new quality control orders and the Omnibus Technical Regulation are being monitored. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Trade Uncertainties

    Global trade uncertainties exist, though management claims the company is taking steps to mitigate material impact. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific margin guidance for the next year was avoided, citing competitive reasons.

    Q&A highlights

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    “With the kind of improvement in the transaction business... we do not need what you call a backlog really for this because these orders are quickly executed.”

    Explains why the 2% YoY backlog growth is not a sign of slowing demand, but a shift toward faster-turnaround transactional orders.

    asked by Ashish Kumar, Ampersand Capital

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record Financial Performance and Cash Efficiency

    Schneider Electric Infrastructure achieved its highest-ever revenue and profit in FY25. Revenue grew 19.5% to ₹2,637 crores, while PAT surged 55.8% to ₹268 crores. The company demonstrated exceptional cash efficiency, with free cash flow increasing by 85% to ₹245 crores. This strong liquidity position allows the company to fund its upcoming ₹200 crore capex primarily through internal accruals.

    02

    Massive Capacity Expansion to Fuel Future Growth

    To meet surging demand, the company is investing ₹100 crores in Vadodara to increase panel capacity from 8,000 to 14,000 units. More significantly, a ₹90 crore investment in Kolkata will expand breaker capacity by 9x, from 5,000 to 45,000 units. These expansions are slated for completion by FY26-27 and are designed to serve both the Indian market and global export requirements under the 'India-for-the-globe' strategy.

    03

    Strategic Shift to Transactional Business

    Management highlighted a deliberate shift toward 'transactional' business, which involves selling core components to partners rather than just full project execution. This model allows for faster order-to-revenue conversion, explaining why the order backlog grew only 2% despite strong sales. This shift is expected to support margin stability and improve operational agility in a competitive landscape.

    04

    Capitalizing on Energy Transition and Data Centers

    The company is heavily aligned with India's mega-trends, including the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the push for nuclear energy. Data centers have emerged as a key vertical, now contributing roughly 15% of total revenue. Management also showcased new SF6-free technologies (RM Airset) launched at Elecrama, positioning the company as a leader in sustainable and digitalized power distribution.

    05

    Operational Resilience and ESG Leadership

    Despite a 1.9 point dip in Q4 gross margins due to transactional mix, full-year gross margins improved to 26%. The company also emphasized its strong ESG credentials, ranking among the highest in assessments by ESG Risk and CRISIL. Management remains focused on indigenization to mitigate risks from global trade uncertainties and new technical regulations.

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