Havells India reported consolidated revenue growth of 9.8% for Q2 FY27, led by its Atomic Energy division, which contributed 24.6% of the total. Operating margin held at 6.2%, a few basis points below the previous quarter as higher logistics and wage costs offset operating leverage.
Export performance was a bright spot. Shipments to Indonesia rose 9.8%, helped by certification wins and shorter lead times from Kandla. Management said it would deepen its presence in the market by adding a local warehouse and a technical service team.
The numbers
A new long-term agreement with Larsen & Toubro anchors a portion of the expansion. The deal covers multi-year supply at index-linked pricing, with volume commitments that provide a floor, and includes a joint development programme for higher-specification products with better margins.
Balance-sheet metrics remain comfortable. Net debt to earnings stood at 0.8 times, and the company retired $106 million of high-cost borrowings during the quarter. Credit analysts say the improvement leaves room to fund the expansion without equity dilution.
By the numbers
On the post-results call, management said the order book now stands at $5.7 billion, equivalent to roughly 14 months of revenue, with about a third from export customers in Indonesia and Brazil. The chief financial officer described visibility as the best in five years.
“Visibility is worth more than growth. We can plan investments when we can see 14 months ahead.”
Expansion and capital allocation
The company also announced a new facility near Kandla, designed to add about 1,744 tonnes of annual capacity and create roughly 1,200 jobs. Construction begins next quarter, and first production is targeted within 20 months. The plant will be built to meet European environmental standards.
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Environmental, social and governance targets also featured. The company reiterated its goal to reduce emissions intensity by a third by 2029, and disclosed that 24.6% of electricity at its main sites now comes from renewable sources under long-term contracts.
| Segment | Revenue | YoY | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Energy (core) | $154M | +11% | 18.2% |
| Exports | $163M | +16.8% | 12.2% |
| Domestic retail | $232M | -2.1% | 22.4% |
| Services | $509M | +12.3% | 23.2% |
| Other | $69M | +15.8% | 19.6% |
Customers, contracts and exports
Risks were not ignored. Executives flagged input-cost volatility, potential delays in environmental clearances for the new plant and the possibility of tougher competition from lower-priced imports. They said a pricing-pass-through mechanism covers about 60 percent of exposure.
Timeline of key events
- Results announced
Revenue up 9.8%; margin steady at 6.2%.
- Capex raised
Guidance moves to $5.7 billion to fund automation and debottlenecking.
- Supply pact signed
Multi-year agreement with Larsen & Toubro at index-linked pricing.
- Groundbreaking
Construction at the new facility near Kandla begins.
- First production
Targeted within 20 months of groundbreaking.
Analysts were broadly constructive. Of 18 brokerages covering the stock, 12 maintain buy ratings, with target prices implying about 24.6% upside. The more cautious voices pointed to a valuation premium and the execution risk inherent in a large expansion programme.
Expert commentary
“We are building where the customers are asking us to build. That is the simplest capital-allocation rule there is.”
“Smaller firms are not at a disadvantage on quality; they are at a disadvantage on paperwork and finance.”
“The data is clear on direction and less clear on pace. I would plan for slower and be pleasantly surprised.”
Risks and analyst view
Capital expenditure guidance was raised to $5.7 billion for the fiscal year, from $106 million previously. Management said the increase reflects accelerated spending on automation and on debottlenecking existing lines, which it expects to deliver 6.2% more output without additional land.
What it means for you
Order visibility and a manageable balance sheet support the story; track execution on the new plant and margin pass-through.
Expansion will lift procurement; engage early on qualification for the new lines.
Longer-term agreements offer price stability in exchange for volume commitments; compare index-linked terms carefully.
About 1,200 direct roles and a technician academy are planned near Kandla; applications open with the state skills portal.
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Frequently asked questions
Sources
- IGEN Intelligence database: Proprietary tracker of announced projects
- UN Comtrade: Bilateral trade flows by HS code
- Ministry of Commerce & Industry: Monthly trade statistics and notifications
- Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs: Port-level clearance and dwell data
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