🚀 Outperformance & Underperformance Among Highest Market Cap Capital Goods Companies
India’s capital goods sector is witnessing a powerful resurgence, and the top companies by market capitalization are leading the charge. Here's a look at the outperformers and a sector-wide growth outlook for FY25 and beyond.
✅ Outperformers: Top 5 Companies Dominating the Sector
All top 5 companies by market cap have demonstrated:
🔹 Strong sales growth
🔹 Robust profit expansion
🔹 Improving margins
1. HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics)
💼 Market Cap: ₹2,70,523 Cr
🚀 Profit Growth: 32.46%
📈 Margin Change: +4.17%
🛡️ A leader in defense manufacturing with consistent performance across all financial metrics.
2. BEL (Bharat Electronics)
💼 Market Cap: ₹2,20,880 Cr
🔥 Sales Growth: 24.91%
🔥 Profit Growth: 46%
📡 Solid all-round performance, driven by defense sector demand.
3. SIEMENS
💼 Market Cap: ₹1,83,614 Cr
✅ Sales Growth: 15.75%
✅ Profit Growth: 37.25%
📊 Steady performer across all key metrics.
4. ABB
💼 Market Cap: ₹1,15,278 Cr
💹 Profit Growth: 48.73%
⚡ Driven by strong demand in electrification and automation sectors.
5. Mazagon Dock (MAZDOCK)
💼 Market Cap: ₹1,05,579 Cr
🌟 Sales Growth: 29.77%
🧨 Profit Growth: 63.89%
⚓ Benefiting from India’s naval defense expansion strategy.
🚫 Underperformers: None Among the Top Companies
Interestingly, none of the top market cap companies underperformed. This suggests:
📈 Strong underlying demand
💼 Solid financial management
🏛️ Government spending momentum
📈 Sector Outlook for FY25 and Beyond
📊 Growth Projections (CRISIL Ratings):
📉 Revenue expected to grow 9–11% in FY25, building on 13% growth in FY24.
🔑 Key Investment Drivers:
🚄 28% YoY increase in railway capital expenditure
🛡️ 10% increase in defense spending
🔋 18% rise in renewable energy investments
🏛️ Government Initiatives Fueling the Sector
Phase-II of the Capital Goods Scheme aims to:
🔧 Build technology centers of excellence
🏭 Establish common engineering facilities
🌐 Reduce import dependence
💰 Total Outlay: ₹1,207 Cr
🧾 ₹975 Cr government support
🏢 ₹232 Cr industry contribution
⚠️ Challenges Ahead
While the outlook is promising, the sector faces critical challenges:
⚙️ High import dependence for high-end machinery
🧠 Gaps in technology, skills, and infrastructure
🔮 Future Outlook: Emerging Growth Engines
Thanks to PLI schemes and rising demand in:
🚗 Electric Vehicles
🖥️ Data Centers
📈 These sectors, which made up 10% of investments in FY24, are projected to rise to 25% by FY28.
🧠 Conclusion
India’s capital goods sector is entering a golden growth phase, backed by:
📊 Strong fundamentals
🏛️ Strategic policy support
🔋 Surging demand across critical infrastructure segments
With top companies outperforming and emerging technologies gaining traction, the industrial growth engine is firing on all cylinders.