PACEDIGITK - Pace Digitek
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Pace Digitek Limited has entered into an exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with NEC XON Systems to market and distribute its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The partnership covers five key African markets: South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Mauritius. This strategic move allows Pace Digitek to leverage NEC XON's established regional infrastructure while focusing on its core manufacturing and product development capabilities. The collaboration aims to capture high-growth opportunities in grid-scale energy storage and renewable integration across the African continent.
- Exclusive OEM partnership for BESS distribution across 5 African territories: South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Mauritius.
- NEC XON will serve as the go-to-market and deployment partner, while Pace Digitek focuses on manufacturing and supply.
- The agreement marks Pace Digitek's formal entry into international markets through a scalable, partner-led model.
- Targets high-growth demand for grid-scale energy storage and reliable power infrastructure in the African region.
- Leverages the global network of NEC Corporation, which has a footprint spanning over 50 countries.
Pace Digitek Limited has entered into an exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with NEC XON Systems Proprietary Limited. This partnership grants NEC XON exclusive rights to market, distribute, and sell the company's Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and related energy solutions. The agreement covers five strategic territories: South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Mauritius. This move represents a significant international expansion for the company's energy storage business segment.
- Exclusive OEM agreement signed with NEC XON Systems Proprietary Limited on April 22, 2026.
- Focuses on marketing and distribution of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and energy solutions.
- Grants exclusive rights across South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Mauritius.
- The partnership leverages an international entity to scale distribution in high-demand energy markets.
- The agreement is executed at arm's length with no promoter or group company involvement.
Pace Digitek Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to seek shareholder approval for several material related party transactions (RPTs) for the financial year 2026-27. The most significant proposal involves a transaction limit of up to ₹4,325 crore with its material unlisted subsidiary, Lineage Power Private Limited. Approval is also sought for transactions with five other related entities, including Pace Ecoplanet Solace and Pace Renewable Energies. The e-voting period for these resolutions is set from April 24 to May 23, 2026.
- Proposed material RPT with Lineage Power Private Limited capped at ₹4,325 crore for FY 2026-27.
- Shareholder approval sought for transactions with six different related entities via postal ballot.
- E-voting period scheduled from April 24, 2026, to May 23, 2026, with results by May 26.
- Transactions are stated to be at arm's length and in the ordinary course of business.
- Cut-off date for eligibility to participate in the e-voting was April 21, 2026.
Pace Digitek Limited has announced several key governance and leadership updates following its board meeting on April 22, 2026. The company is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for material related party transactions with six different entities, including Pace Renewable Energies and Lanarsy Infra. To strengthen its energy business vertical, the board designated Himanshu Goyal and Nishant Raj as Senior Management Personnel, bringing 12 and 15 years of industry experience respectively. Additionally, M/s. K. S Kamalakara & Co has been re-appointed as the Cost Auditor for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- Authorized postal ballot for material related party transactions with 6 entities including Lineage Power and Lanarsy Infra.
- Designated Himanshu Goyal (12 years experience) and Nishant Raj (15 years experience) as Senior Management Personnel.
- Re-appointed M/s. K. S Kamalakara & Co as Cost Auditors for the Financial Year 2026-27.
- The new management appointments focus specifically on Energy Projects, Operations, and Commercial Strategy.
Pace Digitek reported a massive order inflow of ₹64,597 million for FY2026, with the energy business emerging as the primary growth engine. The energy segment contributed ₹58,147 million, driven by Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable projects. Notably, 42% of energy orders are Build Own Operate (BOO) contracts, which provide long-term annuity-linked revenue. The telecom segment remains stable, contributing ₹6,450 million through O&M and infrastructure projects for major clients like BSNL and Indian Railways.
- Total FY26 order inflows reached ₹64,597 million, providing multi-year execution visibility.
- Energy segment dominated with ₹58,147 million, focusing on BESS and renewable energy transitions.
- BOO contracts worth ₹24,550 million (42% of energy mix) ensure long-term cash flow visibility.
- EPC contracts worth ₹30,484 million (52% of energy mix) offer strong near-to-mid-term execution visibility.
- Diversified client base includes major public entities like NTPC, SECI, KPTCL, and Indian Railways.
Pace Digitek's subsidiary, Lineage Power, has successfully deployed 178 containerized Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units as of March 31, 2026. This achievement follows the October 2025 operationalization of its 2.5 GWh manufacturing facility, marking a rapid scale-up in just six months. The company now offers integrated solutions including cell-to-container design, power electronics, and energy management systems. These systems are being utilized in utility-scale projects for both government agencies and private sector clients, strengthening the company's position in the renewable energy value chain.
- Deployed 178 containerized BESS units as of March 31, 2026
- Operationalized ~2.5 GWh BESS manufacturing capacity in October 2025
- Reached production milestone within six months of facility operationalization
- Executing projects for central and state agencies and private sector customers
- Integrated capabilities across cell-to-container design and power electronics
Pace Digitek Limited has informed the exchanges that its trading window will be closed starting April 1, 2026. This closure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations for the purpose of declaring audited financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain shut for designated persons and their relatives until 48 hours after the results are announced. The date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated separately.
- Trading window closure effective from April 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
- Restriction applies to all designated persons, employees, and their immediate relatives.
- Trading window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially announced.
Pace Digitek Limited has secured a major contract worth Rs 4,945.4 million (excluding GST) from NTPC Limited for the implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project, located at the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Station, involves an EPC package including supply and services to be completed within 15 months. Furthermore, the contract includes a long-term commitment for comprehensive annual maintenance spanning 11 years. This win significantly strengthens the company's order book and its position in the renewable energy storage infrastructure sector.
- Total order value stands at Rs 4,945.4 million (approx. Rs 494.5 crore) excluding GST.
- Contract awarded by NTPC Limited for BESS implementation at Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Station.
- Execution timeline for supply and services is 15 months, providing near-term revenue visibility.
- Includes a long-term Comprehensive Annual Maintenance (CAM) contract for 11 years.
- Scope covers design, supply, installation, commissioning, and conducting guarantee tests.
Pace Digitek Limited has secured a significant domestic contract worth Rs. 226.42 million from North Western Railway. The project involves providing Lattice Towers for UHF/LTE and KAVACH safety systems across the Jodhpur division, spanning 996.24 KM. The execution period for this contract is 18 months from the date of the Letter of Acceptance. This win reinforces the company's role in the Indian Railways' modernization and safety infrastructure rollout.
- Total order value of Rs. 226.42 million including GST
- Project involves Lattice Towers for UHF/LTE and KAVACH work over 996.24 KM
- Execution timeline of 18 months from the date of Letter of Acceptance
- Contract awarded by North Western Railway, a domestic government entity
- No promoter or group interest involved in the awarding entity
Pace Digitek Limited has scheduled a virtual group meeting with institutional investors and analysts on March 18, 2026. The interaction is part of the 'Bharat Connect Conference: Rising Stars' organized by Arihant Capital Markets Limited. The session is scheduled to take place from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The company has clarified that no unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during this interaction, and discussions will be based on publicly available data.
- Virtual group meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
- Participation in the 'Bharat Connect Conference: Rising Stars' hosted by Arihant Capital Markets.
- Interaction will involve company officials discussing latest publicly available documents.
- Compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, ensuring no UPSI is shared.
Pace Digitek Limited has announced a group plant visit for investors and analysts scheduled for March 20, 2026, in Bangalore. The visit will take place at the Lineage Power Systems facility starting at 9:00 AM. This physical interaction is intended to provide institutional stakeholders with insights into the company's operational infrastructure. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during the session, adhering to SEBI transparency regulations.
- Plant visit for investors and analysts scheduled for March 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM onwards.
- The interaction will be conducted on a group basis in physical mode at the Bidadi Industrial Area facility.
- Company officials will rely solely on publicly available documents for all discussions.
- The event is a routine disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Pace Digitek Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Sathya Seelan T, who served as the Head of ICT – Technical & Operations. The resignation was tendered on March 04, 2026, and will take effect from the close of business hours on March 06, 2026. The company stated that the departure is due to personal reasons. This change in Senior Management Personnel (SMP) will be formally noted in the company's upcoming Board Meeting.
- Mr. Sathya Seelan T resigned from his role as Head – ICT – Technical & Operations on March 04, 2026.
- The resignation becomes effective from the close of business hours on March 06, 2026.
- The official reason provided for the resignation is personal reasons.
- The company will record the resignation in its next scheduled Board Meeting.
Pace Digitek's material subsidiary, Lineage Power, has secured a significant purchase order worth ₹1,587.10 million from Reliance Industries Limited. The contract involves the supply of 50,000 high-capacity lithium-ion battery packs specifically designed for telecom backup support. This order strengthens the company's position in the energy infrastructure segment and contributes to its massive consolidated order book of ₹104,906 million. The move highlights a strategic shift towards product-led revenue alongside their existing EPC and infrastructure projects.
- Received a purchase order worth ₹1,587.10 million (including GST) from Reliance Industries Limited.
- Order involves the supply of 50,000 units of 48V 15S1P 314AH Lithium-Ion battery packs.
- Consolidated order book of Pace Digitek Limited now stands at approximately ₹104,906 million.
- The order will be executed by material subsidiary Lineage Power Pvt Ltd, focusing on advanced power management solutions.
Pace Digitek Limited's material subsidiary, Lineage Power Private Limited, has secured a significant purchase order from Reliance Industries Limited. The contract is valued at ₹1,587.10 million (including GST) for the supply of Li-ion battery packs. The order is scheduled to be fully executed by August 31, 2026, providing strong revenue visibility for the upcoming fiscal periods. This win from a major domestic conglomerate underscores the company's competitive positioning in the energy storage and battery technology space.
- Order worth ₹1,587.10 million (including GST) awarded to material subsidiary Lineage Power Private Limited.
- Contract involves the supply of Li-ion 48V 15S1P 314 AH battery packs to Reliance Industries Limited.
- Execution timeline is set for completion by August 31, 2026.
- The order is from a domestic entity and does not involve any related party transactions.
Pace Digitek Limited has secured an Advance Letter of Authorization from RailTel worth ₹890.69 million for IP-based Video Surveillance Systems in LHB coaches. This marks the company's strategic entry into the railway rolling stock surveillance segment, expanding its ICT infrastructure footprint. The project includes supply, installation, and a 5-year maintenance contract, ensuring long-term revenue visibility. Following this win, the company's total order book stands at a robust ₹103,319 million across Telecom and Energy sectors.
- Order valued at ₹890.69 million for IP-based Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) in LHB coaches.
- First order in the railway sector, diversifying the company's ICT and Telecom portfolio.
- Total order book reaches ₹103,319 million, with ₹25,527 million specifically in Telecom & ICT.
- Contract includes a 3-year warranty and a 5-year Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC).
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for H1 FY26 reached INR 900.52 Cr. Q2 FY26 revenue grew 45% Q-o-Q to INR 533.45 Cr, driven by strong execution in the energy and telecom segments. FY25 revenue was INR 2,438.78 Cr, a slight decline from FY24's INR 2,512.51 Cr, but momentum has shifted upward in FY26 due to a robust order book of INR 9,135 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not specifically disclosed by percentage, though operations are focused on India with major projects like the MSEDCL BESS in Maharashtra and BSNL 4G saturation projects across various circles.
Profitability Margins
H1 FY26 PAT margin stood at 13.61%, an improvement from 12.79% in H1 FY25. FY25 PAT margin was 11.48% compared to 9.67% in FY24. The company expects PAT margins to stabilize at 11.5% for the full year FY26 as higher-margin milestones are completed.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated operating margin improved to 19.87% in FY25 from 16.76% in FY24. Blended EBITDA margins are expected to reach 25-30% as the high-margin annuity business (80-85% EBITDA) begins to contribute more significantly in FY27.
Capital Expenditure
The company is doubling its manufacturing capacity from 5 GWh to 10 GWh. It also plans to avail debt of approximately INR 1,200 Cr (including VGF) for the MSEDCL BESS project, which has a total estimated cost of INR 1,851 Cr.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Crisil Ratings has a 'Stable' outlook. Interest coverage is projected to exceed 15 times for FY26, a substantial improvement from 4.21 times in FY25, following the repayment of a INR 250 Cr intercorporate loan and equity infusion from the INR 819 Cr IPO.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key components include DC blocks, battery cells, and containerized BESS components. Backward integration is being pursued to control product design and reduce the cost of DC blocks, which are critical for energy storage systems.
Import Sources
The company is actively working to reduce reliance on foreign imports (primarily from China/East Asia) to mitigate cost volatility and duty uncertainty, though specific current source countries are not named.
Key Suppliers
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company is moving toward backward integration to manufacture more components in-house.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 5 GWh, with a planned expansion to 10 GWh to support the growing BESS order book and 'Make in India' initiatives.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are subject to volatility from foreign imports and duties. The company targets a product margin of 15-18% by optimizing the cost of DC blocks and increasing local value addition.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company achieved a healthy RoCE of 43% for FY25, reflecting high efficiency in capital utilization despite the EPC nature of the business.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
18-20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by converting the INR 9,135 Cr order book into revenue, specifically targeting INR 2,600-2,700 Cr in FY26 and INR 3,100-3,200 Cr in FY27. The strategy includes a shift toward a developer model (Build-Own-Operate) for BESS, providing 12 years of annuity revenue (INR 500 Cr/year) and doubling manufacturing capacity to 10 GWh.
Products & Services
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), telecom infrastructure (tower erection), and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services for energy and telecom sectors.
Brand Portfolio
Pace Digitek, Lineage Power (subsidiary).
New Products/Services
Containerized BESS solutions and a developer model for energy storage expected to provide an EBITDA of INR 120 Cr from specific projects.
Market Expansion
Expansion is focused on the Indian energy transition market, specifically targeting large-scale utility projects through SECI and state electricity boards like MSEDCL.
Market Share & Ranking
The company holds a significant position in the Indian BESS market, having secured India's largest single-location containerized BESS project (1,159 Cr).
Strategic Alliances
Partnerships with SECI (INR 1,159 Cr contract) and Tata Teleservices (INR 186 Cr O&M agreement).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward renewable energy integration requiring BESS. The BESS market is growing rapidly, and Pace Digitek is positioning itself as a developer rather than just an EPC player to capture long-term annuity revenue.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition in tender-based EPC work, requiring aggressive bidding which can restrict operating margins.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on 'Make in India' policy preferences in government tenders, backward integration in BESS design, and a large order book providing revenue visibility for 3-4 years.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to India's energy transition policies and telecom infrastructure spending (e.g., USOF-funded projects).
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward green energy and reliable power storage is increasing demand for utility-scale BESS.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers or duty changes on battery components from foreign markets could impact the cost structure of the BESS segment.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Preference in government tenders for local value addition under 'Make in India' policies; projects are often funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
Environmental Compliance
The company's core business in BESS supports national decarbonization goals, making it eligible for Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Execution risk for the MSEDCL BESS project (likely completion by FY27) and the risk of margin compression due to aggressive bidding in tenders.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentrated in India, with significant project-specific concentration in Maharashtra (MSEDCL).
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on government bodies (SECI, MSEDCL) for timely payments and VGF disbursements.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The BESS field is evolving; the company mitigates this by strengthening control over product design and backward integration.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure to state-owned discoms and government agencies; however, these are generally considered strong counterparties.