Hi-Tech Pipes Limited (HITECH)
₹70.70 +0.17% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Hi-Tech Pipes' revenue was ₹1,413 Cr (+78.5% year on year, -4.5% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹20.0 Cr (-4.2% year on year); the operating margin was 3.5%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹1,413 | +78.5% | -4.5% |
| Operating profit | ₹49.4 | +20.3% | +7.3% |
| Net profit | ₹20.0 | -4.2% | +11.3% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.99 | -4.8% | +13.8% |
| Operating margin | 3.5% | — | — |
HITECH delivery percentage
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On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 52.0% of the HITECH shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 50.05%. That is close to its usual level.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 52.9% · 23.6% · 51.2% · 52.6% · 52.0%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Hi-Tech Pipes announced its highest-ever quarterly sales volume of 1,65,016 MT for Q2FY27, marking a 32% YoY increase from 1,25,218 MT in Q2FY26 and a 6% sequential growth from Q1FY27. For H1FY27, total sales volume stood at 3,21,152 MT, up 29% YoY compared to 2,49,245 MT in H1FY26. The company currently has an operational capacity of 10,50,000 MTPA across eight manufacturing units and is targeting an expansion to 2,000,000 MTPA by FY29.
- Q2FY27 sales volume reached a record 1,65,016 MT, up 32% YoY and 6% QoQ
- H1FY27 sales volume grew 29% YoY to 3,21,152 MT
- Installed capacity stands at 10,50,000 MTPA across 8 facilities, targeting 20,00,000 MTPA by FY29
- Direct marketing footprint spans across 20+ states with over 550+ dealers and distributors
Hi-Tech Pipes Limited has submitted the scrutinizer's report and voting results for its 42nd Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2026. All three ordinary resolutions, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements, the reappointment of Whole Time Director Mr. Kamleshwar Prasad, and the ratification of cost auditor remuneration, were passed with over 99.99% majority of votes cast. Total valid votes polled stood at 10,77,73,159, representing 53.06% of total voting capital across 1,02,970 record date shareholders. One institutional shareholder holding 1,00,729 shares abstained from voting.
- Adoption of FY26 financial statements passed with 99.9999% votes in favour (10,77,73,054 votes)
- Re-appointment of Whole Time Director Mr. Kamleshwar Prasad approved with 99.998% votes in favour
- Total voter turnout represented 53.06% of outstanding shares (10,77,73,159 votes polled out of 20,31,07,734 shares)
- One institutional shareholder (Quadrature Capital Vector SP Limited) holding 1,00,729 shares abstained from voting
Hi-Tech Pipes Limited has issued notice for its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on September 28, 2026, via video conferencing. The agenda includes standard ordinary business such as the adoption of FY26 standalone and consolidated financial statements and the re-appointment of Mr. Kamleshwar Prasad as Whole-Time Director retiring by rotation. The company has also proposed an ordinary resolution to ratify Rs 50,000 remuneration for cost auditor M/s S. Shekhar & Co. for FY27. The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility is set as September 21, 2026.
- 42nd AGM scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:45 AM via Video Conferencing
- Voting entitlement cut-off date fixed as Monday, September 21, 2026
- Ratification of Rs 50,000 (plus applicable taxes) remuneration for cost auditor M/s S. Shekhar & Co. for FY27
- Adoption of FY26 audited standalone and consolidated financial statements proposed
Hi-Tech Pipes released its Q1 FY27 earnings call transcript, reporting a 79% YoY jump in revenue to ₹1,413 crore and a 26% YoY increase in sales volume to 1,56,136 MT. EBITDA grew 20% YoY to ₹49.37 crore with EBITDA per tonne at ₹3,162, while PAT was flat at ₹20 crore. Management guided for FY27 sales volumes of 6.5 to 7.0 lakh tonnes and reiterated its roadmap to reach 2 million tonnes of capacity by FY29, supported by ₹300-350 crore in remaining capex over the next two years. Commissioning of new facilities including Sanand DFT (Q3 FY27), API pipes (Q4 FY27), and Hindupur (Q4 FY27) is expected to lift EBITDA margins above ₹4,000/tonne.
- Q1 FY27 sales volumes rose 26% YoY to 1,56,136 metric tonnes, driving 79% YoY revenue growth to ₹1,413 crore.
- Management guided full-year FY27 sales volume target of 6.5 lakh to 7.0 lakh tonnes.
- Targeting long-term capacity of 2.0 million tonnes by FY29 by adding 1.0 million tonnes over the next 2-3 years.
- Remaining capex estimated at ₹300-350 crore over the next two financial years for DFT, API, and Hindupur projects.
- Value-added products expected to expand unit profitability, with target EBITDA/tonne of ₹4,500-5,000 for DFT and >₹6,000 for API pipes.
Hi-Tech Pipes Limited submitted its Regulation 32 statement of deviation for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, confirming zero deviation in the utilisation of proceeds from its October 2024 QIP of ₹500.79 crore (₹50,079 lakhs). As of June 30, 2026, the company has deployed ₹429.29 crore out of ₹473.29 crore allocated proceeds. Debt repayment of ₹250.00 crore and general corporate expenditure of ₹83.29 crore have been fully utilised as planned. Capex towards the Sanand and Sri City expansion projects stands at ₹96.00 crore deployed against the ₹140.00 crore allocation.
- Zero deviation reported in the utilisation of ₹50,079 lakhs raised via QIP on October 11, 2024
- ₹42,929 lakhs total funds utilised up to the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- 100% of ₹25,000 lakhs allocation successfully deployed towards debt repayment/prepayment
- ₹9,600 lakhs deployed towards Sanand (Gujarat) and Sri City (Andhra Pradesh) capex against ₹14,000 lakhs allocation
Hi-Tech Pipes has published the audio recording of its earnings conference call held on August 13, 2026, regarding the Q1 FY27 financial results. The company, which reported a TTM revenue of ₹4,200 Cr, is currently in a growth phase with a planned 3 lakh ton capacity expansion expected by Q3 FY26. Investors can use this recording to assess management's commentary on margin improvements, which currently stand at a low 4.1% (TTM). The filing is a standard regulatory requirement following the disclosure of quarterly results.
- Earnings conference call held on August 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM IST
- Recording pertains to the Un-audited Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Company is pursuing a 3 lakh ton capacity expansion with commercial production targeted for Q3 FY26
- TTM Revenue of ₹4,200 Cr compared to a Market Cap of ₹1,618 Cr
- Operating margins remain a key focus area at approximately 4.1% to 5.2% range
Hi-Tech Pipes reported a robust 79% YoY revenue surge to Rs 1,413 Cr in Q1FY27, driven by a 26% increase in sales volumes to 1,56,136 MT. While EBITDA grew 20% to Rs 49.37 Cr, PAT slightly declined by 4% to Rs 20.04 Cr, primarily due to interest costs doubling to Rs 15.73 Cr following recent expansions. The company successfully commissioned its 1 Lakh MTPA Sanand brownfield expansion and is maintaining its roadmap to add 1 million tonnes of total capacity. EBITDA per tonne showed a marginal sequential improvement to Rs 3,162.
- Revenue increased by 79% YoY to Rs 1,413 Cr, representing 33.6% of the previous TTM revenue in a single quarter.
- Sales volume grew 26% YoY to 1,56,136 MT, reflecting strong demand in infrastructure and solar sectors.
- Value Added Products (VAP) now constitute 39% of the total product mix, supporting a sequential rise in EBITDA per MT to Rs 3,162.
- Interest costs rose significantly to Rs 15.73 Cr from Rs 7.82 Cr YoY, impacting net profitability.
- Sanand Unit II Phase II expansion (1 Lakh MTPA) commissioned to serve Western India's industrial clusters.
Hi-Tech Pipes reported a significant 79% YoY revenue jump to ₹1,413 Cr for Q1 FY27, driven by a 26% increase in sales volumes to 1,56,136 MT. While EBITDA grew 20% to ₹49.37 Cr, Profit After Tax (PAT) remained flat at ₹20.04 Cr compared to ₹20.92 Cr in the same quarter last year. The company is aggressively expanding, targeting a capacity of 2 million tonnes by FY29 from the current 1.05 million MTPA. EBITDA per tonne showed a marginal sequential improvement to ₹3,162 from ₹3,148 in Q4 FY26.
- Revenue increased by 79% YoY to ₹1,413 Cr from ₹791 Cr in Q1 FY26
- Sales volume grew 26% YoY reaching 1,56,136 MT
- EBITDA rose 20% YoY to ₹49.37 Cr, though PAT remained nearly flat at ₹20.04 Cr
- EBITDA per Metric Ton improved marginally to ₹3,162 from ₹3,148 in the previous quarter
- Company reiterated its roadmap to reach 2 million tonnes capacity by FY29
Hi-Tech Pipes reported a significant 78.5% YoY increase in consolidated revenue to ₹1,412.80 Cr for Q1 FY27, accounting for approximately 33.6% of its TTM revenue. Despite the top-line growth, Net Profit remained nearly flat at ₹20.04 Cr (down 4.2% YoY) due to a 100% spike in finance costs and higher raw material expenses. The results indicate a massive scale-up in volumes, likely supported by recent capacity expansions, though operating margins remain under pressure at roughly 4%.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations grew 78.5% YoY to ₹1,412.80 Cr from ₹791.36 Cr.
- Net Profit after tax stood at ₹20.04 Cr, a slight decline from ₹20.92 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Finance costs doubled YoY to ₹15.67 Cr from ₹7.82 Cr, impacting the bottom line.
- Purchase of stock-in-trade surged to ₹280.46 Cr from ₹35.16 Cr in the year-ago period.
- Basic and Diluted EPS for the quarter was ₹0.99, compared to ₹1.04 in Q1 FY26.
Hi-Tech Pipes Limited has scheduled its earnings conference call for Q1FY27 on August 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM IST. The management, including the Whole Time Director and Group CFO, will discuss the financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This follows a TTM revenue of ₹4,200 cr and a PAT of ₹76 cr. Investors will likely seek updates on the company's 3 lakh ton capacity expansion and its strategy to improve EBITDA per tonne through value-added products.
- Conference call scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM IST to discuss Q1FY27 results.
- Management representation includes Mr. Anish Bansal (Whole Time Director) and Mr. Arvind Bansal (Group CFO).
- The company reported a TTM revenue of ₹4,200 cr with an operating margin of 4.1%.
- Discussion will cover un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Hi-Tech Pipes Limited has allotted 90,00,000 fully convertible equity warrants to its promoter group at an issue price of Rs 100 per warrant. The company has received 25% of the total consideration (Rs 22.5 Cr) upfront, with the remaining 75% (Rs 67.5 Cr) payable within 18 months. The issue price of Rs 100 represents a significant premium of approximately 18% over the current market price of Rs 84.7. This total fundraise of Rs 90 Cr is equivalent to roughly 5.2% of the company's current market capitalization.
- Allotment of 90,00,000 fully convertible equity warrants to three promoter group entities.
- Issue price set at Rs 100 per warrant, a premium to the current market price of Rs 84.7.
- Immediate cash inflow of Rs 22.5 Cr representing 25% of the total issue size.
- Promoter Vipul Bansal's individual holding to increase from 6.53% to 7.19% post-conversion.
- Balance 75% payment (Rs 67.5 Cr) to be received within a maximum period of 18 months.
Hi-Tech Pipes Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., confirmed that no requests for dematerialization or rematerialization were received during the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This is because the entire shareholding of the company is already held in demat form. This is a standard procedural filing with no impact on business operations or financial health.
- Quarterly compliance certificate issued for the period ending June 30, 2026
- 100% of the company's shares are confirmed to be in demat form
- Zero requests received for dematerialization or rematerialization during the quarter
- Certificate issued by Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., the company's RTA
Hi-Tech Pipes achieved a record quarterly sales volume of 1,56,136 MT in Q1 FY27, marking a 26% YoY growth from 1,24,027 MT. The performance also reflects a 6% sequential (QoQ) growth, driven by infrastructure and construction demand. The company is currently operating at a 1.05 million MTPA capacity and is on track to double this to 2 million MTPA by FY29. This volume growth is a critical lead indicator for revenue, especially given the company's thin operating margins of 4.1%.
- Achieved record quarterly sales volume of 1,56,136 MT in Q1 FY27.
- Recorded 26% year-on-year volume growth compared to 1,24,027 MT in Q1 FY26.
- Registered 6% quarter-on-quarter growth from 1,47,127 MT in the preceding quarter.
- Current installed capacity stands at 10,50,000 MTPA across 8 manufacturing facilities.
- Reiterated long-term target to reach 2,000,000 MTPA capacity by FY29.
Hi-Tech Pipes has issued a clerical correction to its May 28, 2026, Postal Ballot notice regarding a preferential issue of 90,00,000 fully convertible equity warrants to the Promoter Group. The update clarifies the post-issue shareholding percentages for Aks Buildcon and Hi-tech Agrovision, which were previously interchanged. Upon full conversion of these warrants, Aks Buildcon will hold 5.90% and Hi-tech Agrovision will hold 5.26% of the company's equity. This fundraise, involving approximately 90 lakh warrants, represents a continued commitment from the promoter group to support the company's growth initiatives.
- Preferential issue of 90,00,000 fully convertible equity warrants to the Promoter Group
- Aks Buildcon Pvt Ltd to be allotted 40,00,000 warrants, resulting in a 5.90% post-conversion stake
- Hi-tech Agrovision Pvt Ltd to be allotted 30,00,000 warrants, resulting in a 5.26% post-conversion stake
- Mr. Vipul Bansal to be allotted 20,00,000 warrants, representing 0.94% of post-issue capital
- Correction addresses a clerical error in the Explanatory Statement of the Postal Ballot dated May 28, 2026
Shareholders of Hi-Tech Pipes Limited have approved a special resolution to issue 90,00,000 fully convertible equity warrants to the Promoter Group on a preferential basis. While the resolution passed with an overall 84.26% majority, there was significant dissent from public institutional investors, with 74.43% of their votes cast against the proposal. This capital infusion is intended to support the company's ambitious growth strategy, including a 3 lakh ton capacity expansion targeted for Q3 FY26 and a long-term goal of reaching 1 million tons of capacity.
- Issuance of 90,00,000 fully convertible equity warrants to the Promoter Group approved.
- Overall resolution passed with 84.26% of total valid votes (9,75,01,116 votes) in favor.
- Public institutional investors showed high dissent, with 74.43% (1,81,96,124 votes) voting against.
- Public non-institutional shareholders strongly supported the move with 99.01% in favor.
- A total of 358 shareholders participated in the remote e-voting process ending June 28, 2026.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 11.5% YoY to INR 3,068 Cr in FY25 from INR 2,697 Cr in FY24. Revenue is expected to grow by 25-30% per annum over the medium term, driven by volume growth from enhanced capacities in tubes, pipes, and cold-rolled strips.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company is expanding its geographic reach through new units in Sanand (Gujarat), Sri City (Andhra Pradesh), Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh to diversify its presence.
Profitability Margins
Operating margin improved to 5.37% in 9M FY25 from 3.93% in 9M FY24. The margin is expected to stabilize at 5.2-5.3% in the near term. PAT margin was 1.63% in FY24 (INR 59 Cr) compared to 1.58% in FY23 (INR 51 Cr).
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA per tonne was INR 2,890 in FY24 and is projected to improve to over INR 3,300 over the medium term, representing a potential 14% increase. H1 FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 55.36 Cr with an EBITDA per tonne of INR 3,425.
Capital Expenditure
The company is undertaking significant capex including INR 140-150 Cr in FY26 for a new direct forming technology line and INR 140 Cr for the Sanand plant expansion. Concall guidance suggests FY26 capex of INR 200 Cr and FY27 capex of INR 120-130 Cr.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Long-term rating upgraded to 'CRISIL A+/Stable' from 'CRISIL A/Positive' in April 2025; short-term rating reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A1'. Interest coverage is estimated to improve to over 4 times in FY25 from 2.7 times in FY24 due to debt prepayment of ~INR 104 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include steel, sponge iron, steel scrap, and power. These are market-driven commodities where the company acts as a price taker, making margins susceptible to price volatility.
Import Sources
Not disclosed in available documents; however, manufacturing units are strategically located in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir to optimize sourcing.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity is being augmented by a 3 lakh ton addition at existing facilities, with commercial production expected in Q3 FY26. The company aims to add 1 million tons of capacity in the coming years to reach a higher scale of operations.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are highly volatile; the company has limited fixed-price contracts with suppliers, meaning any sharp fluctuation in steel prices directly impacts the 5.2-5.3% operating margin.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operating efficiency is improving through the adoption of Direct Forming Technology (DFT) and better economies of scale, supporting the expansion of operating margins from 4.2% to ~5.3%.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25-30%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through a 3 lakh ton capacity expansion (Q3 FY26), greenfield expansion in Sri City, and brownfield expansion in Sanand. The company is also shifting toward value-added products to improve EBITDA per tonne to >INR 3,300 and utilizing INR 500 Cr from a QIP to fund these initiatives and reduce debt.
Products & Services
Steel tubes and pipes, cold-rolled (CR) strips, and engineering products used in real estate, automotive, and agriculture sectors.
Brand Portfolio
Hi-Tech Pipes.
New Products/Services
Introduction of products manufactured via Direct Forming Technology (DFT) and new engineering products to increase the share of value-added revenue.
Market Expansion
Expansion into South India via a new manufacturing unit at Sri City (Andhra Pradesh) and strengthening presence in Western India through the Sanand (Gujarat) plant.
Market Share & Ranking
The group maintains a 'strong market position' in the steel pipes industry, though specific percentage market share is not disclosed.
Strategic Alliances
Acquired HGSPL in November 2024 for INR 1 lakh to further corporate objectives; other JVs not specifically disclosed.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The steel pipe industry is seeing a shift toward value-added products and capacity consolidation. Demand is healthy, supporting a projected 25-30% revenue growth for the company in FY26 and FY27.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from both organized and unorganized players due to low entry barriers and limited product differentiation.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a wide distributor network and a diversified product portfolio (tubes, pipes, CR strips) which acts as a safeguard against downturns in any single industry segment.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The industry is inherently cyclical and strongly correlated to the overall economy and GDP growth, particularly in construction and infrastructure.
Consumer Behavior
Increased demand for specialized steel products in real estate and automotive sectors is driving the shift toward value-added engineering products.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to standard industrial regulations for steel manufacturing and environmental norms, though specific impacts are not detailed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in raw material prices (steel, sponge iron) poses a significant risk to the 5.2% operating margin. Sustenance of improved margins is a key monitorable.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Historically concentrated in North India, but diversifying through new plants in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on steel suppliers as a price taker; specific vendor concentration not disclosed.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by investing INR 140-150 Cr in new Direct Forming Technology (DFT) to remain competitive.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables are managed at 30-40 days, indicating moderate credit risk and effective collection systems.