Rajesh Power- Giant Making in Power Transmission & Distribution

Rajesh Power- provides consultancy to state transmission and distribution companies, private utilities, and industries, Not only a solid EPC Player in Power & Transmission with strong customer base & order-book, But also has invested in HKRP Innovations, which provides customized IT-based solutions to the energy sector, Rajesh Power holds 26% in this HKRP which could increase further in future.

Market Cap ₹ 2,541 Cr.
Current Price ₹ 1,411
Stock P/E 27.2

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Current orders book: 3628cr+ (Majority of it is unexecuted and has to be completed within 18-24 months) , Super Solid OB​:collision:

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Current Pipeline: 1500 cr as of now (Say 50-60% will be added into the orderbook within 3-6 months), But Pipeline will be keep evolving with time as they will participate in more tenders.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Power Transmission: 1029cr+ (66 KV+)
:backhand_index_pointing_right:Power Distribution: 2660cr+ (<33 KV)

Competition in Transmission:
:backhand_index_pointing_right:KEC Intl [24000 cr mcap]
:backhand_index_pointing_right:KEI Industries (34000 cr mcap]
:backhand_index_pointing_right:Universal Cable

Competition in Distribution:
:backhand_index_pointing_right:Lumino
:backhand_index_pointing_right:Monte Carlo
:backhand_index_pointing_right:Vijay Electricals

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Rajesh Power is doing or worked for GETCO, UGVCL, PTCUL, DGVCL, MGVC & many other strong clients like torrent power, adani, reliance, powergrid, L&T, Gift, srf, maruti, etc

:backhand_index_pointing_right:From the 66kv work it includes the work on 66kv cable laying, commissioning of 66kv substations , 66kv DC Line, 66KV/132 KV Underground Cable work, commissioning & installation of 66kv switchyard, etc

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Which shows the strong presence & dominance of Rajesh Power in 66kv ,132kv, 220kv ,MVA Substations, Underground Cable work, Underground HVDC, Grid Management & Network Design & Analysis, etc
:backhand_index_pointing_right:Look at the size of companies whom they are giving the competition, They believes UG cabling + O&M + lean EPC model = moat.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Geographic Expansion: From Gujarat to Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra & Uttarakhand

:backhand_index_pointing_right: HKRP Innovation: Strong traction in IoT solutions for DISCOMs, should do well in FY26.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:~80% from Gujarat and balance from Rajasthan. General tender closure timeline 3~6 months

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Majority of Orderbook is unexecuted. Average order size is 150-200cr, Margins are high in Big Orders.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:They are looking to expand into other states but as of now 90% revenues currently from Gujarat; Top 10 clients include distribution utilities from GETCO, IOCL, Torrent Power etc.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Looking to leverage operational presence in Rajasthan (3-4 complex projects under execution), Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand for expansion into states other than Gujarat. Actively evaluating the opportunities in other states.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Going ahead will strategically focus on renewable energy space projects.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:300 engineers on payroll; 600-700 management people in total; recently increased mid-management strength; senior level recruitment is an on-going process.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Opportunity Size :1 lakh crore is expected to be spent by GETCO in Gujarat alone for transmission infrastructure which is nearly ~4x from previous investments per year; Upgrade projects of 11 kV and below distribution systems also planned by Gujarat government as per the RDSS scheme, Management is actively looking to get more from here.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Also working towards projects for higher kV transmission lines like 220kv,400kv.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Solar project of 1 MW for captive consumption is expected to be completed in few months from date of call

:backhand_index_pointing_right:HKRP recorded ~174cr revenues, ~20cr PAT in FY25, Good Traction in HKRP business.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:30-60 days payment cycle; no major Working Capital constraints

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Interest cost in 9MFY25 was higher due to public offering happening only in Dec’24; reduced later using IPO funds. Short Term provisions are statutory tax provisions

:backhand_index_pointing_right:In advance talks for Green Hydrogen Projects for EPC contracts with collaboration with institutions; plans are under initial mdevelopment stage, will be shared on finalization

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Executed 4 Gas Insulated Substation projects on turnkey basis; with Rajesh Power being amongst few players in GIS space, That actually shows up their capabilities.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:Aims to be amongst the prominent players in transmission EPC with extensive know-how in underground cable network with expertise in installation, design & maintenance of ~350 KMs of 220 kV cable systems.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:As of now no plans to enter in electrical components manufacturing as of now; no hurdles seen in near future on execution.

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That was a very good analysis of Rajesh Power. I also hold shares in the company. They’ve scheduled a conference call for June 18th, which should give more clarity on their future plans.

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The call has happened, i have attached the notes from the same.

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Could you please share the PDF? I didn’t receive it. Where did you get it from?

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