Hitachi Energy India Commits ₹4,000 Crore Capex; FY26 PAT Surges 157.3%
Hitachi Energy India announced ₹2,000 crore additional capex for a greenfield large power transformer facility in Karjan, Vadodara, raising total capex commitment to ₹4,000 crore. The company posted a 157.3% YoY rise in FY26 PAT to ₹987.8 crore, with revenue growing 27.6% to ₹8,147.7 crore and operating EBITDA surging 111.5% to ₹1,252.6 crore, supported by strong order inflows and ESG milestones.

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Hitachi Energy India Limited announced an additional capital expenditure of ₹2,000 crore to establish a greenfield large power transformer facility in Karjan, Vadodara, taking its cumulative capex commitment to ₹4,000 crore. The company also reported a 157.3% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹987.8 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), driven by strong operational performance and margin expansion. Revenue from operations for FY26 rose 27.6% to ₹8,147.7 crore, while operating EBITDA surged 111.5% to ₹1,252.6 crore.
Q4FY26 Performance
In the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q4FY26), the company recorded a PAT of ₹330.5 crore, an increase of 79.7% compared to ₹183.9 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Revenue from operations for the quarter grew 46.2% to ₹2,754.1 crore from ₹1,883.7 crore in Q4FY25. Operating EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹452.3 crore, a 92% jump year-on-year, with an operating EBITDA margin of 16.4% compared to 12.5% in the prior year. Total orders for FY26 reached ₹18,456.5 crore, a marginal increase of 1.6% from ₹18,173.8 crore in FY25.
| Particulars: | Q4FY26 (₹ Cr) | Q4FY25 (₹ Cr) | YoY Growth | FY26 (₹ Cr) | FY25 (₹ Cr) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | 2,754.10 | 1,883.70 | 46.2% | 8,147.70 | 6,384.90 | 27.6% |
| PAT: | 330.50 | 183.90 | 79.7% | 987.80 | 384.00 | 157.3% |
| Op. EBITDA: | 452.30 | 235.60 | 92.0% | 1,252.50 | 592.30 | 111.5% |
| Op. EBITDA Margin: | 16.4% | 12.5% | — | 15.4% | 9.3% | — |
Capital Expenditure and Expansion
Hitachi Energy India's decision to invest an additional ₹2,000 crore in a greenfield large power transformer facility at Karjan, Vadodara, brings its total capex commitment to ₹4,000 crore. This expansion underscores the company's focus on scaling domestic manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand across the power sector.
Strategic Outlook and Orders
The company secured orders across various sectors in Q4FY26, including control and protection upgrades for industries, transformers for data centers, and traction transformers for metro rail projects. Major commissioning projects included the Mumbai city infeed HVDC 1000MW VSC project and substations in Rajasthan. The order mix for FY26 showed a shift towards products (53%) compared to projects (41%), with utilities remaining the dominant sector at 85% of total orders.
ESG and Safety Targets
Hitachi Energy India achieved significant progress on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets in FY26. The company reported a 74% reduction in CO2 emissions along the value chain compared to 2019 and achieved 100% renewable electricity in its operations. The Halol and Mysore facilities received 'Zero Waste to Landfill – Platinum' certification. Safety performance remained a priority with a total recordable injury frequency rate of 0.11 in FY26. The company received an ESG rating of '62 Adequate' from NSE and '61 Strong' from Crisil for FY26.
Historical Stock Returns for Hitachi Energy
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| -0.05% | -5.51% | -2.22% | +75.18% | +86.22% | +1,697.98% |
What is the expected timeline for the completion of the new greenfield facility in Karjan and when will it start contributing to revenue?
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