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Emmvee FY26: Revenue Doubles, Profit Triples, and the Next Capacity Leap

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Limited ended FY26 with a step-change in scale and profitability. Revenue from operations rose to ₹5,049.9 crore, up 116% year on year. EBITDA grew faster at ₹1,734.4 crore, up 140%, while profit after tax nearly tripled to ₹1,081.6 crore, up 193%. For a capital-intensive solar manufacturer, the profitability profile stood out: EBITDA margin expanded to 34% and PAT margin to 21%.

Q4 FY26 underlined the same momentum. Revenue from operations was ₹1,738.8 crore, up 62% year on year and 51% sequentially. EBITDA came in at ₹571.1 crore and PAT at ₹392.4 crore, with margins of 33% and 23% respectively. Management attributed the full-year performance to higher production volumes, better cell utilization in the first full year of cell operations, expansion in module capacity, operating leverage, and lower finance costs following deleveraging.

The FY26 engine: capacity additions and higher utilization

Emmvee describes itself as a pure-play integrated module and cell manufacturer with 10.3 GW of solar module capacity and 2.94 GW of TOPCon cell capacity as of 31 March 2026. FY26 also marked a full transition of the module base to TOPCon technology.

Operationally, the ramp-up was visible in production. Solar PV module production increased to 2,999 MW in FY26 compared with 1,482 MW in FY25. Solar cell production rose to 1,520 MW from 534 MW. Effective cell utilization improved to 69.9% for FY26 and reached 79% in Q4. Module utilization for FY26 was reported at 43%, which the company linked to the mid-year commissioning of Units V and VI, each of 2.5 GW, which were operational only for part of the year.

The expansion story in FY26 was clear. The company commissioned a 2.5 GW module line in May 2025 and another 2.5 GW line in December 2025 at Sulibele, Bengaluru. Alongside scale, Emmvee highlighted product readiness in larger formats. It stated that it commenced production of G12R-format TOPCon cells, enabling higher power-density module configurations and better alignment.

Financial summary

Balance sheet reset after the IPO

FY26 was also the year Emmvee shifted its capital structure. The company completed its IPO and listing in November 2025, raising ₹2,900 crore, including ₹2,144 crore of fresh issue proceeds. It used around ₹1,621 crore of proceeds to prepay term loans, cutting leverage and finance costs. The impact shows up in both ratios and run-rate.

As of 31 March 2026, Emmvee reported net debt to equity of (0.06)x and debt to equity of 0.05x. Return ratios were high, with ROCE at 38% and ROE at 51% for FY26. Liquidity improved too, with the current ratio at 2.1x.

Credit metrics also moved up. Management noted that ICRA upgraded its rating from BBB+ to A- in August 2025 and further to A in January 2026, reflecting improved scale, lower leverage, and stronger debt coverage.

The balance sheet still reflects the stress points of growth. Working capital expanded sharply in FY26. Inventories rose to ₹1,710.6 crore and trade receivables to ₹695.0 crore. In the concall, management explained that the inventory and receivable levels tracked the higher run-rate of revenue and production, especially given Q4 revenue of roughly ₹1,700 crore versus earlier quarters. While the company remains profitable, investors will need to watch cash conversion as the growth phase continues.

Demand visibility and what ALMM and DCR could change

Emmvee closed FY26 with an order book of 9.4 GW, nearly doubling from 4.9 GW in FY25. Q4 FY26 order inflow was 1.27 GW. A key disclosure was a 4.5 GW order for TOPCon crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from a domestic customer. The execution period spans from December 2025 to 2030, providing multi-year revenue visibility.

The company also presented its module order book split by customer type: IPPs at 41%, C&I at 35%, and others at 25%. Revenue concentration improved compared with FY25, but remained meaningful. The largest customer contributed 19% of FY26 revenue, top 5 customers 53%, and top 10 customers 68%.

On the concall, management discussed the DCR and pricing environment. It said DCR module pricing was around ₹21 to ₹22 per watt, while non-DCR modules were around ₹14 to ₹15 per watt. It also indicated that the DCR mix in the quarter was roughly 30% to 35%.

Policy is part of the investment case, and the company leaned into it. It highlighted ALMM enforcement as a demand driver across DCR-linked schemes such as CPSU Phase II, PM-KUSUM, and PM Surya Ghar. It also referenced the proposed ALMM for cells from 1 June 2026 and ALMM List III for wafers from 1 June 2028. Management’s stance on the concall was that ALMM List II for cells aligns with Emmvee’s integrated strategy and should favor players with domestic cell capacity.

The next phase: integrated expansion and backward integration

The next visible catalyst is capacity build-out. Emmvee has initiated plans for a new 6 GW integrated cell and module facility at Devanahalli, Bengaluru. The investor presentation targets total installed capacity of 16.3 GW modules and 8.9 GW cells by FY28.

IREDA has sanctioned a term loan of ₹3,306 crore for this facility. The company has completed land allotment payment and stated that the land is in its possession. In the concall, management gave timelines: construction has started, the module line order has been finalized, the module line is expected to be commissioned by the end of calendar year 2026, and the cell line by the end of FY27.

Management also spoke about deeper backward integration. It stated that it intends to set up an ingot and wafer facility of about 9 GW, in phases, with a first facility planned in FY29. It quantified the phased plan as 5 GW in Phase 1 and 4 GW in Phase 2. It also provided a capex ballpark of ₹600 crore to ₹700 crore per GW for ingot and wafer.

This matters because Emmvee’s stated strategic direction is to participate deeper in the solar value chain rather than remain only a module assembler. The company’s current presence is in cells and modules, and it said it is evaluating backward integration in a phased manner with an aim to capture a larger share of bill of materials.

Key takeaways

FY26 showed what happens when scale and a cleaner balance sheet arrive in the same year. Emmvee doubled revenue, expanded margins, and materially reduced leverage after the IPO. Operational momentum was supported by the first full year of cell operations and new module capacity additions.

The next chapter depends on execution of the 6 GW integrated expansion and the company’s ability to keep utilization improving without letting working capital balloon further. Policy tailwinds from ALMM and DCR-linked schemes could support demand and pricing, but investors should track cash flow conversion, customer concentration, and timeline discipline as the capex cycle continues.