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    TD Power Systems

    TDPOWERSYS
    Capital Goods·15 May 2026
    Management Summary

    TD Power Systems delivered strong financial results for Q4 and FY26, with significant growth in both revenue and profit on a stand-alone and consolidated basis. Order inflows saw substantial increases, driven by buoyant market conditions across all segments. The company has revised its FY27 revenue guidance upwards and plans significant investments in capacity expansion, particularly for large generators, despite a one-off margin impact from a delayed Turkey contract.

    Highlights

    6

    • Stand-alone total income increased 35% YoY to INR17.37 billion for FY26.

    • Stand-alone PAT and comprehensive income grew 42% YoY to INR2.18 billion for FY26.

    • Consolidated total income increased 44% YoY to INR18.78 billion for FY26.

    • Consolidated PAT and comprehensive income grew 36% YoY to INR2.36 billion for FY26.

    • Q4 FY26 order inflow surged 61% QoQ to INR6.66 billion, with full year FY26 inflow up 51% YoY to INR22.38 billion.

    • Revised FY27 revenue guidance to INR2,400-plus crores, with high probability to increase further.

    Concerns

    2

    • A one-off high LD penalty on a Turkey contract due to severe shipping delays impacted consolidated gross margins by 3% this quarter.

    • Lead times for large machining capabilities required for capacity expansion are 15-16 months, potentially delaying full ramp-up of large generator capacity until calendar '28.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    13

    Periods

    4

    Headline

    2
    • Consolidated Gross Contribution Margin (Historical Average)
      33%
    • EBITDA to CFO Conversion
      21%

    Q4 FY26 Impact

    1
    • Consolidated Gross Contribution Margin
      -3%

    FY25

    5
    • Stand-alone Total Income
      $12.88B
    • Stand-alone EBITDA Margin
      17.5%
    • Stand-alone PAT
      $1.53B
    • Consolidated Total Income
      $13.02B
    • Consolidated PAT
      $1.73B

    FY26

    5
    • Stand-alone Total Income
      $17.37B
      YoY+35%
    • Stand-alone EBITDA Margin
      18.1%
    • Stand-alone PAT
      $2.18B
      YoY+42%
    • Consolidated Total Income
      $18.78B
      YoY+44%
    • Consolidated PAT
      $2.36B
      YoY+36%

    Segment breakdown

    Manufacturing Segment Order Book
    19.73 billion Total Order Book16.77 billion Generator Business2.47 billion Railway Business0.2 billion Spares & Aftermarket0.29 billion Turkey
    Steam Turbine Segment
    25% Revenue Contribution
    List

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 19.73 billion

    as of 2026-03-31

    quantified
    51.0% YoY

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 6.66 billion

    Composition

    Mix4 geographys
    • Turkey1.5%
    • Export & Deemed Exports (Q4 Inflow)80.0%
    • Export & Deemed Exports (FY26 Inflow)79.0%
    • Domestic (FY26 Inflow)21.0%

    Share of order book by geography · partial disclosure (181.5% of book)

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • deferred:One contract in Turkey affected by severe shipping delays of components from India, resulting in a high LD penalty.

    "The market is very buoyant across all segments, leading to strong order inflow, with a focus on execution."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹50 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹1.99 billion

    Company maintains a strong cash position.

    Guidance & targets

    8
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY27 Revenue Guidance
    INR2,400-plus crores
    		High
    Revenue
    FY28 Revenue Potential (Current Capacity)
    INR30-32 billion
    		High
    Revenue
    FY28 Revenue Potential (Management Conservative)
    INR32 billion
    		High
    Order Inflow
    Next Year Order Inflow Growth
    20-25%
    		Medium
    Market Growth
    Steam Turbine Market Growth
    10-12%
    		High
    Capacity
    Large Generator Capacity Full Operation
    Calendar '27
    		High
    Capacity
    Large Generator Ramp-up
    Calendar '28 (FY29)
    		High
    Profitability
    Gross Contribution Margin Reversion
    Average historical levels (33-34%)
    		High

    Large Generator Capacity Expansion Plan Details

    Within 2-3 months (Q1 FY27 call)
    CurrentInitial intimation of heavy investment, details pending.
    TargetSpecific capex amount, timelines, end-user applications, and expected revenue ramp-up.

    Why it matters

    Crucial for understanding future growth drivers and capital allocation strategy for a major strategic initiative.

    I think in about 2 or 3 months from now, I will be happy to answer all these questions in full detail.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.capex.fy_planned

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    One-off LD penalty on Turkey contract

    Severe shipping delays for components to Turkey resulted in a high liquidated damages penalty, impacting Q4 consolidated margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Commodity price volatility (e.g., copper)

    Escalating commodity prices, especially copper, could impact margins if persistent, despite current hedges and price variation clauses. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    High factory utilization and execution pressure

    Factory running at very high capacity, increasing the risk of production delays if equipment breakdowns occur, despite preventive maintenance efforts. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Long lead times for large machinery

    Lead times of 15-16 months for large machining capabilities needed for capacity expansion could delay the full ramp-up of large generator production. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “I think in about 2 or 3 months from now, I will be happy to answer all these questions in full detail. In general, what I can say right now, and that also alludes to the comments that I made in the investor presentation is that we are now putting a lot of focus on the large generator business, where we see our projections.”

    Analyst sought specific details on a major strategic initiative, but management deferred full disclosure, indicating it's still in planning stages.

    asked by Mihir Manohar

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Robust Financial Performance in FY26

    TD Power Systems demonstrated strong financial growth in FY26. Stand-alone total income increased by 35% year-over-year to INR17.37 billion, with PAT and comprehensive income rising 42% to INR2.18 billion. On a consolidated basis, total income grew 44% to INR18.78 billion, and PAT increased 36% to INR2.36 billion. The company also maintained a strong consolidated cash position of INR1.99 billion.

    02

    Significant Order Inflow and Book Growth

    The company experienced substantial order inflow, with Q4 FY26 inflow up 61% quarter-on-quarter to INR6.66 billion. For the full year FY26, order inflow surged 51% year-over-year to INR22.38 billion, compared to INR14.78 billion in the previous year. The manufacturing segment's order book stood at INR19.73 billion as of March 31, 2026, with 79% of the total FY26 order inflow coming from exports and deemed exports.

    03

    Upward Revision of Revenue Guidance and Capacity Expansion Plans

    TDPS has revised its FY27 revenue guidance upwards to INR2,400-plus crores, with a high probability of further increases. The company projects a potential to achieve INR30-32 billion in revenue by FY28 with existing and planned incremental capacities. This includes a plan to invest INR50 crores in FY27 and another INR50 crores in FY28 for incremental capacity, debottlenecking, and automation, separate from major investments in large generators.

    04

    Strategic Focus on Large Generators and Market Opportunities

    Management announced a strategic focus on the large generator business, planning heavy investments in rotor manufacturing and machining capabilities for machines up to 200MW. This expansion is driven by a buoyant market across all segments, including AI data centers, grid stabilization, renewables (geothermal, hydro, waste-to-energy), and gas turbines/engines. Notable orders include deliveries for projects such as SpaceX, indicating strong demand.

    05

    One-Off Margin Impact and Supply Chain Resilience

    Consolidated gross contribution margins were temporarily impacted by a 3% decline this quarter due to a one-off📎 high LD penalty on a Turkey contract, caused by severe shipping delays of components from India. However, management expects margins to revert to historical average levels of 33-34%. Despite global supply chain concerns, the company reported no execution delays from turbine makers, with customers stringently monitoring deliveries and high execution pressure.

    06

    Professionalization of Management and Future Outlook

    The company is actively professionalizing its management, including the recent hiring of a CEO to oversee all organizational activities and support growth. This initiative aims to build systems, improve efficiency, and prepare the organization for sustained growth and scale. Management expects more high-quality professionals to join senior management roles, transforming TDPS into a professionally managed organization.

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