Laser Power &Infra, promoted
by Deepak Goel, is an integrated manufacturer of power & control cables,
conductors and other specialised products and components to the power
transmission and distribution industry in India. In 2015, it expanded its
business by entering the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)
segment in power distribution sector, focusing on rural electrification
projects, power distribution infrastructure development, and installation of
substations, among other turnkey solutions as part of its forward integration
strategy.
The company is a licensed
stranding partner of USA based TS Conductor Corp, a company renowned for its
transmission technology. This
collaboration will allow the company to offer energy-efficient transmission
conductors that are lighter, stronger, and capable of carrying more power than
conventional ACSR or CFCC conductors. Through this partnership, the company
locally manufactures advanced, high-capacity conductors in India, significantly
reducing import dependency and production lead times.
The company operates two key
business segments, namely (i) manufacturing and (ii) EPC. In the manufacturing
business, it manufactures low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) power
cables, aerial bunched cables (ABC), control and quad cables in the power and
control cables category. These products are deployed across diverse
applications including power distribution networks, substations, communication
systems, machine tools, and railway signaling and electrification.
The specialty products division
supports backward integration through the in-house production of aluminium
rods, aluminium alloy rods, and PVC compounds used in cable insulation and
manufacture of speciality cables. Speciality products are one of the key product
categories in its manufacturing segment as these are customized and specially
engineered electrical cables, designed to perform in unique, demanding, or
harsh environments. Unlike standard power or communication cables, these are
tailored for specific applications, offering properties such as high
flexibility, resistance to chemicals, heat and water.
The EPC offerings include
complete design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of high tension
(HT) and low tension (LT) overhead lines, substations (up to 33/11 kV),
distribution transformers and switchgear, aerial bunched cabling and
underground cabling, feeder segregation and system strengthening and household
electrification and last-mile connectivity. In addition to distribution
projects, the company is prequalified and has placed bid for 18 transmission
EPC works of 66 kV and above, involving reconductoring of HTLS conductors and
aggregates to Rs 900 crore. The expansion positions it to expand into
higher-voltage opportunities. The company is actively seeking to diversify its
EPC portfolio by expanding into the water distribution lines, solar and battery
energy storage systems sectors, which are seeing significant infrastructure
development.
As of March 31, 2026, it has
completed over 43 projects and have 34 ongoing EPC projects across multiple
Indian states, including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and
Madhya Pradesh, serving government clients. As of March 31, 2026, it had
installed over 85,191 ckm of HT and LT distribution lines and commissioned more
than 113 substations. The company has also forayed into the international EPC
domain and has completed a power distribution EPC project in Togo.
Manufacturing business of the
company accounted for 72.70% and 72.25% of its revenue from operations in FY26
and FY25, respectively, with balance 27.3% and 27.75% coming from the EPC
business. Of the 72.70% of manufacturing
business revenue, India accounts for major junk of about 70.91% [East 53.93%,
North 8.25%, South 7.6% and West 1.13%] and the balance 1.79% from outside of
India. The EPC business revenue largely from East India.
Order book of the company as of
March 31, 2026, stood at Rs 3243.40 crore and of which Rs 1668.892 crore for
manufacturing business and Rs 1574.508 crore for its EPC business. Of the manufacturing order book of Rs
1668.892 crore about Rs 985.192 crore is from government sector, Rs 644.973
crore private sector and balance Rs 38.727 crore outside India.
The company has built
long-standing relationships with key public sector and private sector clients.
It serves many reputed government authorities including Indian Railways,
various distribution companies (Discoms) including TP Central Odisha
Distribution Limited, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited, TP Northern Odisha
Distribution Limited, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited, among others. It
also supplies conductors and power cables to some of the private EPC players
such as Montecarlo Limited and KRYFS Power Components Limited. Its diverse
customer base also includes international clients including government owned
and controlled electricity companies, public enterprises and utilities, in
Africa, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.
As of March 31, 2026, the
company managed operations across 26 states and four union territories in India
including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh and
10 countries.
Aggregate installed
manufacturing capacity of the company as of March 31, 2026, is 85448 tonnes
spread across three manufacturing units all located in the state of West
Bengal, India. Two of its manufacturing
units (Manufacturing Unit I) and (Manufacturing Unit II) are located at
Dhulagarh and the third at Kharagpur. Its manufacturing processes are backward
integrated, supported by in-house production of key inputs such as aluminium
wire rods and XLPE/PVC compound, enhancing product consistency, operational
flexibility, and cost efficiency.
While manufacturing unit I is
dedicated to manufacturing HT power cables, RDSO signaling control, quad cables
and conductors, the manufacturing unit II focuses on manufacturing of aluminium
wire rods and HT covered conductors. The third manufacturing unit at Kharagpur
is dedicated to the manufacturing of LT aerial bunched cables, LT power cables
and ACSR conductors.
Manufacturing units of the
company are certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and are
equipped with modern machinery and testing systems conforming to Bureau of
Indian Standards and other international benchmarks.
The company is a registered
supplier to Indian Railways, accredited by the Research Design & Standard
Organization and one of the largest approved vendors of PVC insulated armoured
unscreened underground power cable, quad cables for signal and
telecommunication installations and PVC
insulated armoured unscreened underground railway signaling cable, signaling
control, quad and power cables based on capacities of these products, among the
approved vendors in East India.
The issue, objects of the offer
The issue comprises both offer
for sale and fresh issue of equity shares (of Rs 5 face value) worth
aggregating to Rs 200 crore and Rs 542 crore respectively. The entire portion of offer for sale is by promoters,
i.e.,Deepak Goel (Rs 112.5 crore), Rakhi Goel (Rs 25 crore), and Devesh Goel
(Rs 62.5 crore).
Of the net proceeds the company
proposed to utilize Rs 490 crore towards repayment and / or pre-payment, in
full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the company and balance
towards general corporate purposes.
Outstanding borrowings end of June
17, 2026,stood at Rs 935.67crore.
Strengths
Established operating history
spanning over three decades. Built a strong reputation for delivering
high-quality products tailored to the evolving needs of clients and tailor-made
for their projects.
Integrated operations with
presence in both manufacturing and EPC allow the company to in-source a
substantial portion of the products required for EPC projects, reducing
dependency on third-party suppliers. Backward integration allows the company to
be more competitive during the bidding process by leveraging its cross-feeding
capabilities, resulting in operational efficiencies and economies of scale to
maintain its costs while ensuring quality control.
Proven capabilities of executing
complex electrification and EPC project works in tough geographies (in hilly
areas, riverine islands, flood-prone zones, and hilly-terrains etc).
Established track record with a
marquee customer base.
Strong and diversified order book
(OB). OB translates into 1.4 times of its FY26 sales providing strong revenue
growth visibility.
Experienced promoters and
management team with skilled workforce.
Strong investment pipeline in
Indian power T&D sector.
Weaknesses
Top 1/10 customers contributed
24.82%/72.14% and 21.74%/68.87% of revenue from operations in FY26 and FY25,
respectively.
Significant increases or
fluctuations in prices of, or delay or disruption in supply of primary raw
materials (aluminium, steel, copper, XLPE and PVC compound) could affect
estimated costs, expenditures and timelines which may have a material adverse
effect on business.
Inter-state transmission systems
and intra-state transmission systems are awarded through competitive bidding
process and thus a significant business of the company depends on tendering,
award and timely execution of projects within the estimated cost.
The business of the company is
working capital intensive
Business growth is supported by
manufacturing agreement with TS Conductor Corp, and any adverse changes or
termination of this agreement could materially and adversely affect the
business of the company.
Promoter Group entity, Lumino
Industries, operates in a related business segment, and there may be potential
conflicts of interest, adversely affecting the business of the company.
Face certain competitive
pressures from the existing competitors and new entrants in both public and
private sector.
Manufacturing units of the
company are concentrated in West Bengal and events impacting those geographical
areas may disrupt production and operations.
Business is dependent on the
performance and growth of the power infrastructure sector, both in the Indian
and overseas markets.
Valuation
Revenues of the company for the
fiscal ending March 2026 were down by 10% to Rs 2326.10 crore with
manufacturing revenue down 15.4% (impacted due to shortage of raw materials as
well as postponement of customer order amid geopolitical uncertainty) and that
of EPC down by 2.9%(due to lower execution).
But with operating profit margin expanding by 330 bps to 13%, the
operating profit grew by 20% to Rs 301.44 crore. After accounting for lower
other income, higher interest and lower depreciation, the PBT before EO was up
16% to Rs 160.86 crore. Finally, PAT was higher by 46% to Rs 151.59 crore
gained by higher EO income of Rs 32.79 crore (against nil) and lower tax
incidence.
The EPS for FY2026 on expanded
equity (on the upper price band) was Rs 9. The PE on upper price band works out
to 23.8 times of its FY26 EPS. The P/BV stood at 2.4 times and EV/sales stood
at 1.6 times its FY26 sales.
Consolidated total borrowings as
of June 17, 2026, stood at Rs 935.67. The company proposes to utilize Rs 490 crore
of the net proceeds from fresh issue towards prepayment of the borrowing.
Repayment of Rs 490 crore will bring the borrowings down by about 52.4%
resulting in lower interest outgo and boosting the net-profit
substantially. The EPS forFY26 works
out to Rs 13.8 if 52.4% of its interest cost is removed, keeping all other
items, including tax rate, same. The re-worked P/E at the upper price band
moderates to 15.5 times its FY26 EPS.
In comparison Universal Cables
and Dynamic Cables quotes at a PE of 23.6 times and 20.5 times respectively of
their FY26 EPS. Though not an apple-to-apple comparison the other cable &
wires companies such as Polycab India and KEI industries quote at a PE of 53
times and 53.1 times of their FY26 EPS. Apar Industries, which is a leading
manufacturer of conductors as well as transformer oil quotes at a PE of 56.7
times.
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Laser Power &Infra : Re-stated Consolidated Financials
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2403 (12)
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2503 (12)
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2603 (12)
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Sales
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1747.58
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2570.40
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2326.10
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OPM (%)
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8.9
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9.7
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13.0
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OP
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156.10
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250.39
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301.44
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Other income
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16.08
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22.13
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21.79
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PBIDT
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172.18
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272.52
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323.23
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Interest
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91.08
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102.50
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133.11
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PBDT
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81.10
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170.02
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190.13
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Depreciation
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27.05
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31.87
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29.27
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PBT
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54.05
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138.14
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160.86
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EO Exp
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0.00
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0.00
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-32.79
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PBT after EO
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54.05
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138.14
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193.65
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Tax
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13.64
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31.39
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42.06
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PAT
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40.41
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106.75
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151.59
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Share of Profit from Associates
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0.00
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0.00
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0.00
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Minority Interest
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0.48
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3.19
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0.00
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Net profit after MI
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39.93
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103.56
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151.59
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EPS (Rs)*
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2.8
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7.4
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9.0
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* on post IPO fully dilluted
equity (on upper price band) of Rs 70.18 crore. Face Value: Rs 5
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EPS is calculated after excluding
EO and relevant tax
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Figures in Rs crore
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Source: Capitaline Corporate
database
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Laser Power &Infra : Issue Highlights
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Fresh Issue (Rs crore)
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542
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Offer for sale (Rs crore)
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200
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Price band (Rs.) **
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Upper
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214
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Lower
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203
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Post-issue equity (Rs crore)
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in Upper price band
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70.18
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in Lower Price Band
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70.87
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Post-issue promoter (including
promoter group) stake (%)
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75.30
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Minimum Bid (in nos.)
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70
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Issue Open Date
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09-07-2026
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Issue Close Date
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13-07-2026
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Listing
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BSE, NSE
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Rating
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45 /100
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