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Earnings Call Transcript
2025-Q2

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Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, good day, and welcome to the Q2 FY '25 Earnings Conference Call of Fiem Industries Limited, hosted by Monarch Networth Capital. [Operator Instructions]. Please note that this conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to Sahil Sanghvi from Monarch Networth. Thank you, and over to you, sir.

S
Sahil Sanghvi
analyst

Thank you, Sam. Good evening, everyone, on behalf of Monarch Networth Capital Q2 FY '25 Conference Call of Fiem Industries Limited.

We will start the call with an initial comment about the results and the future outlook of the company. And then we'll open the floor for the question and answers. Please note that this conference call may contain forward-looking statements about the company, which are based on being opinions and expectations of the company as on date of this call. The statements are not the guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are [indiscernible]. So now I hand over the call to Mr. Jagjeevan Jain, Chairman of [indiscernible] the company. Over to you, sir.

J
Jagjeevan Jain
executive

Thank you. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Q2 FY '25 Earning Call of Fiem Industries. Joining me on today's call are Rahul Jain, Joint Managing Director; Rajesh Sharma, Joint Managing Director; Vineet Sahni, CEO and Director; Arvind Chauhan, Company Secretary; O.P. Gupta, CFO and other members of the finance team.

The investor presentation and the results have been published on both the company website and the stock exchange. I do hope that all of you have reviewed the same. I am delighted to announce that Q2 FY '25 has been a milestone quarter for us with our company posting its best ever quarterly results. Our sales has grown by 20% year-on-year, showcasing our strong execution capability. Net profit of the company rose by 19% underscoring the effectiveness of our strategy, initiatives and operational systems.

In Q2, FY '25, the Indian 2-wheeler industries demonstrated a strong growth with production volume reaching 6.3 million units, which is a 12.5% year-on-year increase. This growth is largely fueled by a resurgence in the rural demand and a strong consumer sentiment. Our close partnership with leading have been instrumental in enabling us to scale our production and capture this demand effectively. We anticipate continuous growth in 2-wheeler industries for the remainder of the fiscal year, supported by the sustained momentum.

Our new product pipeline remains exactly strong and robust. During the quarter, our valued customer [ TVS ] Motors has launched the new premium Jupiter scooter incorporating our advanced LED lighting technology. This model features front end are combination lamp equipped with our unique micro-optical meter technology first in the Indian 2-wheeler market. This innovation not only enhance visibility, but also bring a distinctive look, adding significant value to the rights experience and setting a new standard in the scooter tiling.

During the quarter, we worked closely with Yamaha for the launch of their 150 models now being exported to Brazil. In passenger car segment, we are making internally progress with several advertising initiatives. Our second project with the Mercuries has been successfully delivered, and we are now in the final stages of the third project. I am delighted to inform you that we have received orders from Mahindra and Mahindra for the number plate [ labs ] or their Scorpio, [ Valerio ] and other models. Start of production of these orders will be coming from January '25.

This is an important milestone towards our progress in the passenger car segment. we are actively collaborating with a major OEM to develop proof-of-concept solutions tailored to the Indian market, reinforcing our commitment to the innovation and the new technologies. With this, I hand over to Mr. O.P. Gupta and the finance team to update on the operational performance.

O
O. Gupta
executive

Thank you, sir. Good afternoon to everyone. I am presenting quarter 2 and H1 numbers for FY '25 in comparison to the corresponding period of previous financial year. In Q2, the company has registered a sales of INR 607.5 crores INR 505.85 crores in the opening quarter of previous financial year, we did an increase of 20.8%. For H1, the company has registered a 20.9% increase in sales to INR 1,181.05 crores as against INR 976.6 crores in the cost-funding S1 of [indiscernible] financial year. quarter 2 stand at INR 8.7 crore with a margin of 13.1% as compared to INR 66.36 crores, that is 13.12% on co-funding quarter previous financial year.

For H1, the EBITDA stand at INR 159.0 crores with margin of 13.47% as compared to INR 128.02 crores, that is 13.11%, [indiscernible] for Q2 is INR 49.83 crores as INR 41.91 crore in corresponding quarter of previous financial year, which is higher by 18.9%. For H1, the PET is INR 99.03 crores as against INR 78.35 crores in the co-funding period of [indiscernible], which is higher by 26.9%. During the quarter 2, the company has made a CapEx of INR 43.42 crores, and total CapEx in the first half of current financial is INR 71.84 crores.

With this, I end the financial brief, now the floor is open for question and answers.

Operator

[Operator Instructions]. First question is from the line of Viraj from SIMPL.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Congratulations on good separate numbers despite a challenging environment. Yes. Sir, just a couple of questions. If you see in the first half, we have incurred a CapEx of [indiscernible] and I think in the last few calls, you've been talking about [indiscernible]. So what is driving this increase? And is there any change in terms of guidance. In terms of CapEx spend, if you can just give some color on this?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes. So our CapEx guidance remains the same. If you see in FY '24, we did a CapEx of INR 85 crores. YTD, we have done INR 72 crores, we expect to do another INR 50 crore in H2, which will be approximately INR 120 crores to INR 125 crores for the year. And our target for next year is another INR 80 crores to INR 100 crores. And hence, if you look at it, it is going to be ballpark between INR 250 crores to INR 280-odd crores. That's the number which we had guided for. This is for expansion of capacity you will see our revenue growth and our future revenue growth target. So we continue to be -- want to be well positioned for future growth.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Got it. And this would include the CapEx for the PV lighting unit as well, right?

O
O. Gupta
executive

This is the broad CapEx plan for the next 18 months, right.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Yes. But it will be inclusive of the CapEx for PV lighting segment.

U
Unknown Executive

That's correct.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Okay. Just one or two more questions. See, if you talk about lighting, the competitive landscape or has seeing the holes and holes in the Indian lighting space catering to the auto segment. And I think in the last few calls, you've been talking about us plan to enter through [indiscernible] new technology offering, but targeting segment lighting in the PV space. [indiscernible] question here. One is how large each of these pockets? And in terms of competitive landscape, can you just give some color? So is the market still catered by your same players who are then the headline [indiscernible] category? Or these are kind of catered to by imports? And the related question is that in PV, you are seeing a very high hypercompetition with realization in the pressure. So in terms of margin structure, will it be similar or lesser compared to 2-wheeler? Or any color you can give on these aspects?

U
Unknown Executive

So maybe Vineet can address the [indiscernible].

V
Vineet Sahni
executive

So we are working on various new technologies with specific OEMs. And to answer your question on competitive landscape. The answer today is we are the only players who are working on specific technologies with OEM. That is making us different. And OEM is also engaging with us very deep to bring these technologies. So at this moment, we cannot reveal what kind of technology because they are pretty unique and very futuristic, but we are working on different technologies with the customers. On the second part, you said on margins, the margins are similar in TV as they are in two-wheelers.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Sir, just one follow-up. Can you give some perspective on what is the addressable opportunity for each of those applications which we are targeting, I mean, outside of headlines and [ tail lines ]. And just again, on competition part, say, somewhere like a [ Lumax ] through IAC, we have kind [indiscernible] but a lot of orders from Tata Motors and they also have seems to be in roads and Mahindra. We are primary to OE we are also targeting for entry in PV lighting. So just perspective on size and also competitive landscape. Is it primary import or the same players who are catering in headlines and taillines. Just any perspective.

U
Unknown Executive

So at this moment, we cannot tell you and quantify the size of the market because it would depend on what kind of technology is finally adopted by the OEMS. The kind of technologies they are working, they are not necessarily [indiscernible] there are many other technologies which have come in [indiscernible] cars. And we understand what the competitive landscape is doing. We are also in the market. And therefore, I said that we are working on certain unique technologies. And if we get the bridge though, that will be unique and that could open up new markets and new segments in the industry.

Operator

The next question is from the line of [indiscernible].

U
Unknown Analyst

Congrats for a different set of numbers. My first question is on the margin side. Q-on-Q basis, there is a slight dip in the margin. So is there any specific reason for that, sir?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes. So there is no specific reason. We continue to guide for the range that we have, which is 13% to 14% odd that there is always a change in the quarter because sometimes there are some price markers come in another quarter, they may not come. So overall, if you see normalized base will continue to be around the margin level that we.

U
Unknown Analyst

Understood, sir. And sir, like in last congeals you mentioned about the industry outlook. So 2-wheeler industry is doing terminal in recent time. So how do you see the industry outlook shaping up in next pay near to medium term? Is there any kind of risk that we may encounter in the coming quarters?

A
Arvind Chauhan
executive

No. Overall, we continue to believe that at least H2 is looking very decent. And overall, they are industry numbers, we are yet below the all-time peak that we have had. So there is enough room for us to grow. So we continue to be fairly positive over the next 18 to 24 months, but looking at a large opportunity here for growth.

U
Unknown Analyst

Secondly, sir, on the diversification side, like we are looking to enter into PV segment. So by when do we expect like something material will be coming to our top line from this segment?

U
Unknown Executive

So we ask -- given the indications in the past that it takes a long lead time, and we had indicated a 3-year period in our last investor call as well. So we maintain the same thing.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Rohit Singh. The line for Mr. Rohit Singh has dropped. Let us move on to the question. The next question is from the line of Jatin Chawla from RTL Investments.

J
Jatin Chawla
analyst

Just carrying on, on the first question from the first participant on the competitive intensity side, we heard a couple of players talk about the competitive intensity rising on 4-wheelers. I think you addressed that. But I wanted to check if on the 2-wheeler side also, are you seeing any change in the competitive intensity? How is that carrying on?

R
Rajesh Sharma
executive

Yes. 2-wheeler market has also been growing. And definitely, there is a chance of so many new opportunities are there which is being implementing not only had a line, there are certain lights, which will be soon will be in the market, and that will also be launched same as like TV.

J
Jatin Chawla
analyst

I meant in terms of competitive intensity, are you seeing more competitive intensity which could put some pressure on margins going forward?

U
Unknown Executive

[indiscernible].

J
Jatin Chawla
analyst

Got it. My second question is, when I look at your Q-o-Q numbers, there is a big pickup that we have seen on TVS from almost INR 145 to broadly INR 175 crores. Is this largely driven by Jupiter? Or we are seeing traction across other models as well?

U
Unknown Executive

So there are not only capital. Yes, Jupiter new launch premium launch [indiscernible], and that is one of the major factors wherein other models also have increased their volumes like 3-wheeler and other [indiscernible] models get a very good market during last quarter.

J
Jatin Chawla
analyst

And on the other side, we have seen a decline, reasonable decline on a quarter-on-quarter basis. Is this largely driven by the leading EV player or is it more driven by some of the smaller players not getting PLI subsidy and hence their volumes declining?

U
Unknown Executive

No, you are talking about the other category, right?

J
Jatin Chawla
analyst

Yes, where revenues have come down from like INR 70 crores to...

U
Unknown Executive

That other is a mix of everything else, including some EV players and some of the others. So that makes you are aware in terms of there has been some shift in the volumes in volumes have been low in the current quarter.

J
Jatin Chawla
analyst

And for Yamaha, how do you see things panning out? You mentioned on launch has happened, but I think you had earlier said that there are a number of other launches lined up as well. So how do you see that account shaping up for us.

R
Rajesh Sharma
executive

Yes. Yamaha, as we already disclosed, 7, 8 models are already under local right now. And there may be chances by next quarter or last quarter we [indiscernible].

Operator

The next question is from the line [indiscernible].

U
Unknown Analyst

So one question was regarding the Hub Motors project, which we developed for Gogoro, I guess. So what is the status of that project? And if it goes to , then what are the projections we see in terms of volumes, pricing and profitability?

U
Unknown Executive

So the project with Gogoro is currently facing some headwinds. Gogoro has seen some management change, significant management change internationally at the head office. So they will need to sort of refocus and then make a strategy around India. At this point of time, that technology transfer has happened machines have come but the outcrop in terms of where Gogoro is going to the market remains uncertain for the next 2 quarters. [indiscernible] at least for Gogoro the other, we do have a certain plan in mind. For going after the [indiscernible].

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. So have we approved our existing client, Ola Electric for the same for Hub Motor?

J
Jagjeevan Jain
executive

No. We are working with many OEM.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. And another question was regarding the growth which the company sees from the 4-wheeler segment, since we have just started it. So other than lighting, are there any other segments in the 4-wheeler market which we intend to pursue? And also just to add on to this question. In terms of profitability and cash conversion cycle vis-a-vis the 2-wheeler market, how is the 4-wheeler market for us?

U
Unknown Executive

So I will take your question. We are currently focused on our core product, which is lightly. We are not diversifying because, first, we have to focus on our core strength. So we are pursuing lighting with 4-wheeler. And your second question was on, I think, margins which we have handled before. They are similar to the current status.

U
Unknown Analyst

Just one last question. Though there has been a decent improvement in financials of the company. However, there has been a significant stake sale by the promoter group in June. So is the promoter group looking for any other business avenues? Or I mean, what exactly is the reason for a significant stake sale?

U
Unknown Executive

No. First of all, let me correct, it's not significant. This is the first ever sale by the promoter any size lead. So there is absolutely not a significant number. it was intended for personal use and CE do not have any plan at this point of time for most sakes.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Shiv Shah from [indiscernible] Capital.

U
Unknown Analyst

Yes, Sir, I have two questions. First is can you say the ID contribution for the quarter or in first half and in proportion of LD in order book?

U
Unknown Executive

So for the second quarter, the LED has remained 57%. In Q1, it was 55%. And for H1, it is 56%.

J
Jagjeevan Jain
executive

And with regards to the projects, it is 98% is LED.

U
Unknown Analyst

Understood. And a follow-up question on earlier margin question. I think there's a slight decline in gross margin for this quarter any raw material price situation? Or is it a good transient?

O
O. Gupta
executive

We explained that there are the marginal uptick minor here and there happens every quarter and normalization happens as we go along with the OE prices. So there is no reason in specific reasons, and we continue to guide for our margin, which between 13% and 14%, we expect to remain that will lining. So there is no specific reason for this quarter. And our raw material is all pass through. It comes back.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Vinay Nadkarni from Hathway Investments.

U
Unknown Analyst

Just one [indiscernible], your replacement market is pretty low, 5% to 7% over between that. Any particular reason why it is so low, isn't that a big segment? Or is there too much competition there?

J
Jagjeevan Jain
executive

Basically, with the introduction of more and morality, the domestic market will definitely go down because the life of the LED is much, much higher because the normal conventional light is to the hour, whereas the LED lighting is 25,000 hours. So only when there is accident, the change is there. So the aftermarket is going to be a little less in lining.

U
Unknown Analyst

The conventional thing, we won't be able to supply? Isn't the margins in the replacement market more than the OEM market?

U
Unknown Executive

[indiscernible]. But the conventional market is not growing, like the LED market is growing. So that's why our share is higher there and where there [indiscernible].

O
O. Gupta
executive

And also, there are -- we are in agreements with OEMs, there is a contract with certain OEMs where we refrain from selling [indiscernible].

U
Unknown Analyst

Secondly is on the capacity utilization. Can you just give us some figures on that? What kind of capacity because you're growing at 20%. I just wanted to check out on what is the capacity utilization?

A
Arvind Chauhan
executive

Yes, it is close to 80% during the second quarter.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. And with 20% growth every year-on-year, your CapEx is also keeping in place with increasing the capacities, I presume?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes. This is increasing steadily by the CapEx we are making.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. Can you just spell out the order book? I'm sorry, I didn't get that number, which we have as on date?

J
Jagjeevan Jain
executive

[indiscernible]. Order book, we have already informed that we have more than 100 projects. 100 projects lying with us, with the work out to be INR 1,200 crores.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. And this would be what time line for deliveries?

J
Jagjeevan Jain
executive

Maybe next 1 or 2 years depend on the launch of the [indiscernible].

O
O. Gupta
executive

This pipeline to next always be taken [indiscernible] whatever is being started 2 years back might be launched now. And [indiscernible] which is being converted into orders may take another 2 years' time. So it is a cycle.

U
Unknown Analyst

Yes. Just one thing which keeps bothering me when I look at your market client base, your concentration with 2 year is very high. It's almost 57% with only two companies. What is the moat that we have with them that we won't be losing them every time because a loss there would be a big rip.

U
Unknown Executive

So first of all, if you see the 2-wheeler market, players essentially capture the whole margin. And our concentration risk is very, very distributive. None of them is more than the top most fund 28-odd percent. So I think given that the overall market is only 4, 5 players, we'll have to be with all of them right.

U
Unknown Analyst

And what would your share is in a sense, Honda shared with you, I can understand, but how much of [indiscernible] requirement are you providing?

U
Unknown Executive

See on the overall basis, we can say more than 70% 5% on the total and on the model.

J
Jagjeevan Jain
executive

And it more depends on the models and the items.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. overall 70% to 70% and TVS would be how much?

A
Arvind Chauhan
executive

I think you will be better served to look at our last [indiscernible] report there to give out model-wise number. And I don't think we should look at the broad number of 70, 60 in this manner. If you look at each model and then see the share. That's a better way and more accurate.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Mihir Bora from Kekura Securities.

U
Unknown Analyst

So basically, just one question on that are we present before in TVS for Jupiter? Or is this a new product we are doing?

R
Rajesh Sharma
executive

[indiscernible] base model, we were there or had a for all the lighter. And this premium model, which is being launched in the last quarter is 100% with us, and during this quarter, they did 70% production of Indian model wherein 30% is of the order model.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. But in this, we are both in the base and the premium on, right?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes.

U
Unknown Analyst

And sir, any update on the hero thing like we were expecting some orders from?

R
Rajesh Sharma
executive

Yes. We are already working on 8 or 9 numbers of what -- we are just waiting for there are new models which are already being developed and ready for the market. It is only to get the go ahead for SOP from [indiscernible]. And then we'll continue [indiscernible] as of now, [indiscernible], we are in a model, we are in a [indiscernible].

U
Unknown Analyst

Right. All right, sir. And congrats on this Mahindra win. So basically, just wanted to know whether it is from like we have a separate plan for PV? Or will it be from our existing plants on the supply to the man.

U
Unknown Executive

So at present, we are continuing using our capacity of the existing plant. So it will be from the existing plan for Mahindra.

U
Unknown Analyst

And like would you be open to share the share of business there for those models? Like overall, what can we look at?

U
Unknown Executive

I think it is a little premature to share because in some models, we have entered as a second source. And in some models, we have entered as the first source for future models.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Rohan Advant from Prad Capital.

R
Rohan Advant
analyst

Congratulations on good set of numbers. Sir, my first question was on Honda. If you see Q2 versus Q1, we were flat. So how H2 looking for Honda, any orders in the pipeline, any launches that we would be supplying to?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes, there are all models. But as of now, we cannot disclose, but there are models always been pipeline, which will be launched in subsequent quarters, years to come.

R
Rohan Advant
analyst

Okay. And with respect to the passenger vehicles, where we are trying to get [indiscernible], and we've had some logos that have opened up for us. I understand in the initial time frame these would be small in value. But over a 3-year period, sir, how much do you think can passenger vehicles contribute to our overall revenue -- by FY '27 or FY '28 around that time line?

U
Unknown Executive

So as indicated in our previous investor call, we would like to still hold on to these numbers. As you are aware, we are exploring various possibilities and it will take us some time to put that proper business plan, revenue growth, everything. So kindly have patience, and we will definitely talk once we are ready with that.

Operator

The next question is from the line of [indiscernible] from Electrum PMS. .

U
Unknown Analyst

One question, sir. Are you onboarding [indiscernible] as of now?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes, we, as of now working with so many other customers, too, and [indiscernible] is one of them. We will disclose once we'll get some business from customers. Of course, we will be always be announcing this thing during the call.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. And so one last question, sir, how is the overall EV space standing out for us in terms of the new model [indiscernible] so we are participating in that?

U
Unknown Executive

So we are present with almost every major [indiscernible]. However, you are aware that the EV volumes for the quarter have been fairly low. The total volumes are less than 150,000 for this quarter. So EV sector is facing some headwinds [indiscernible] subsidy or other challenges. We feel that they will sort that out in the next couple of quarters, and we'll come back to growth. When they do, we are very well prepared because we are working -- we have relationships with almost all of them.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Ankur Agarwal from Akari Services.

U
Unknown Analyst

So I wanted to ask that there has been a fire incident in the month of June last year, okay? So you filed an insurance claim of around INR 20 crores, right? Out of [indiscernible] you received INR 30 crores and like rest was [indiscernible] I think.

A
Arvind Chauhan
executive

Yes, yes. So I think you please read our full disclosure in the quarterly results itself. This is under process and with the survey for the assessment. So we'll update as and when this development comes. We already received INR 30 crores as of date.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. So right now, like there's no operability after that?

A
Arvind Chauhan
executive

Yes.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Krishi Parekh from [ Penticle ] Family Office.

U
Unknown Analyst

Just a few questions back, you mentioned that most of your raw material cost is passed through. I wanted to understand, is it pass-through in terms of percentage to enable us to maintain the margins or it's like on rupee cost-to-cost basis.

U
Unknown Executive

This is cost-to-cost basis. [indiscernible] all the buying costs, and that is being passed by customers.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. So with the raw material increase or decrease, the margins can also fluctuate a bit because the pass-through is largely on the cost-to-cost basis. Okay. Also, you mentioned that you are working with the OEMs on some of the newer technologies. So can you help us understand that what can some of these new technologies enable for the OEMs and can result into their adoption? Like, for example, you mentioned that LEDs have a life of about 25,000 hours versus the 2,000 hours for the traditional life. So what can some of these new technologies enable for the OEMs for them to adopt?

U
Unknown Executive

So I will take this question. So we will not be able to disclose the technology, but we can always tell you that we are working towards more of safety of riders and co-passengers. We are working towards communicating the -- communicating lighting. So we are working on these features, which will enhance not only the decoration, but also the safety features in the passenger cars and 2-wheelers.

Operator

We have a follow-up question from Viraj from SiMPL.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Just few questions. You said that [indiscernible] kind of put on hold and reviewing plans for India given a change in leadership at the top. But in the technology, say, either [indiscernible] has that been fully transferred and absorbed at our end? .

U
Unknown Executive

Yes. Entire plant set up and everything, which is being required for hub motor and motor controller is already being placed at our end. People from Gogoro will be visiting to install. And very soon, we will start talking with other customers also based on the facilities valuable with us.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Earlier, when you enter into the [indiscernible] with Gogoro, the thinking was that this will largely remain for supply to Gogoro. So -- is there any license [indiscernible] that we can start catering to other payers?

U
Unknown Executive

These facilities or manufacturing facilities, which can produce or which can manufacture any kind of wattage, which is being required for an [indiscernible]. .

U
Unknown Executive

Basically, it is common. So it is not specific, but technology [indiscernible] very renowned from the Gogoro.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Okay. Got it. So there will be some royalty or license fee when we kind of start supplying to other players?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes. Once the [indiscernible] will be ready, we will be discussed and we'll disclose these royalty factors also.

V
Viraj Kacharia
analyst

Okay. Second question is on the employee cost front, I think the sign of increase we've seen for the last few quarters are higher than what [indiscernible]. So just trying to understand, is there anything trend -- what are you driving it?

U
Unknown Executive

So if you compare the last quarter, the quarter 1, it was 14.05%. And this quarter, it is 13.78%. So there is no increase in fact. It will remain in this range only.

Operator

The next question is a follow-up question from [indiscernible] from Invest Analytics Advisory.

U
Unknown Analyst

I think in the opening remarks, you were talking about some innovations happening at TVS. Can you please elaborate on it, like I missed that thing from you?

U
Unknown Executive

Your question is specific to the TVS Jupiter order? .

U
Unknown Analyst

No, I think you were talking about some technology innovation first time in India.

U
Unknown Executive

Yes. So we are working on new technologies, which are currently not being used in any of the passenger car or 2-wheeler segment. So we are trying to work alongside customers to build this technology to India. And there, our team is working on innovations and new technology.

U
Unknown Analyst

This is towards the 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers both?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes, it is for both. .

Operator

The next question is from the line of Praveen Motwani from Bank of India Mutual Fund.

U
Unknown Analyst

I have just 1 question. Could you please just help us to understand the development on the 4-wheeler side. It's around 3.3% of our revenue and how are we planning to ramp up? And who all are the clients and in domestic and international, if you can just help us to understand that, please.

U
Unknown Executive

Yes, sure. I will brief you and it was also in the Chairman's speech. So we are working alongside many clients in 4-wheeler. And we successfully delivered 2 projects of Mercedes. We are working closely for the third. We are going into start-up production for Mahindra and Mahindra number plate lamp, which makes -- it's a small lamp, but it goes across all models, where in some models, we are setting source. And in some, we are now [indiscernible] also.

And in other customers, we are also working on new technologies engagement, where we are developing proof of concept so that we also follow the technology route, which is a very strong way to enter this segment. And there, we are getting good response from customers. So these are the various activities which we are working on the 4-wheeler sector.

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Unknown Analyst

Okay. Understood. Sir, when you talk about the -- you're working with multiple clients. But you said on the Mercedes piece, 2 projects have been delivered, and you're working on a third project. So this is just a trial period or it's actual delivery, you will start going to...

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Unknown Executive

So we -- as explained in earlier investor calls, we are engaged with them for development projects, the development cars. This is the stage 1. So there small volume projects are developed with them. and deliver to them [indiscernible] their development cars. And then once we have deeper engagement, we go on sale and production.

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Unknown Analyst

Okay. Okay. And sir, any number like in next 2 years or 3 years, what is your target like how we should see the mix changing from 2-whleeler to 4- wheelers. We are at 3.3% right now. How does -- how it will change over the next 2 years? Any number on that front or your thoughts?

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Unknown Executive

So as explained in the previous question, [indiscernible] it is looking premature to talk about this guidance. Kindly have patience. We will definitely work this out. We are working on several streams. So any number we give will be pretty premature. So we will definitely come out with the number at appropriate time.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Ankur Shah from Kausar Capital. .

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Unknown Analyst

Can you just outline the contract scale-up size with Mercedes, like what kind of eventual contract be? .

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Unknown Executive

So as I said, we are not targeting the revenue. These are small volume development projects. It is more towards developing the technology for 4-wheelers alongside Mercedes, getting to know their systems and developing the trust with them because the very fact that we are on the third project, it makes us feel proud because you can be awarded third project only once you are successful in the first 2. So that is the step-by-step process.

So at this moment, revenue will be a wrong measurement at the way we are proceeding. At appropriate time, we will give you the indication of revenue .

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Unknown Analyst

Congrats and all the best.

Operator

The next question is a follow-up question from Shiv Shah from [indiscernible] Capital.

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Unknown Analyst

Sir, I wanted to clarify on the cash received for -- from the fire insurance, how will the accounting for it work?

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Unknown Executive

INR 30 crores we received as interim payment. And it is subject to final assessment because this policy is on rail statement basis after final assessment from the survey, the final settlement [indiscernible].

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Unknown Analyst

So it is not yet reflected in our financials, is it?

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Unknown Executive

It is -- your asking about the [indiscernible]?

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Unknown Analyst

The treatment?

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Unknown Executive

So this is the book [indiscernible] has already written off. We've given a complete disclosure in the quarter itself.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. Understood. And the second question, is there any specific revenue guidance for growth guidance for FY '25?

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Unknown Executive

We generally don't give specific, but our long-term agenda remains medium term, 15% to 20% growth is something we [indiscernible].

Operator

The next question is from the line of [indiscernible] from Individual Investor.

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Unknown Shareholder

My first question is that what percentage of your total R&D investment is allocated to each of your key segments, like 2-wheeler, 4-wheeler or any. And can you highlight any specific R&D initiative or technology platform that you consider to be important towards your future growth in each of these segments?

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Unknown Executive

So -- so let me split your question. First is about the numbers. Our R&D spend is on a consolidated basis for the old lighting products. And it is coming around -- it is coming around 1.5%, you can see in the balance sheet and [indiscernible]. And in future, it is going to be increased substantially.

And then again, your second question, what kind of new technologies [indiscernible] this we already explained, I think, in the product when we talked about the Jupiter and at 4-wheeler passenger vehicle side, Mr. Sahni has already informed about the new technologies.

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Unknown Executive

So I will just add on, all technologies that we are working, they are pretty significant both for passenger cars and 2-wheelers and also significant for auto industry in India. So it takes time, but some of the technologies will rectify shortly and we will keep you informed. .

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Unknown Shareholder

Okay, sir. And my second question is, sir, as my earlier participant has asked, but I want to know that the objective of growing the 4-wheeler business to a significant level within the next 5 years, what is we do in long-term strategies for balancing growth between 2 and 4-wheeler segment? And how will the company address the competitive dynamics and customer acquisition challenges in the 4-wheeler segment, sir?

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Unknown Executive

So I think it's a good question, and we have been talking about technology. The very fact that we are pursuing technology is to have a long-term presence in 4-wheeler market. And we, as company management will ensure a proper balance and focus is maintained in both the segments that will be done. So that's more of a management part of it, but the technology is very futuristic. And that is the way where we can maintain and increase our market share and grow our revenues.

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Unknown Executive

And we are very much hopeful to have a very good substantial amount in next 5 years in 4-wheeler segment. .

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Unknown Shareholder

Okay, sir, got it. And I know, sir, just you're putting a good number, then your margin percentage and this EBITDA percentage is, I think this is conservative or we can assume more sir?

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Unknown Executive

We are hopeful for the better.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Krishi Parekh from Pentacle Family Office.

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Unknown Analyst

I would want to follow up on my previous question on the new technologies that we are looking to have adoption of. So have we seen these new technologies being adopted already in some of the other markets by other players and how the penetration has been in those markets. So if you can help us understand that.

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Unknown Executive

Yes. So these technologies, we can divide into 2 sections. Some of the technologies are already present globally and adopted by certain players internationally. We are trying to bring back to India. That's Section 1. And second is there even globally, all players are working to introduce their technology. And we are also 1 of them to bring back to India and that will be like -- if it is [indiscernible] launched in Europe, it will be getting launched in India. So it is very contemporary. So we are working on both business.

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Unknown Analyst

Okay. And any of these are as a result of regulations that have evolved in the other regions? Or it's just that OEMs want to offer the better features to the customer?

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Unknown Executive

It is a mix of both. .

Operator

The next question is from the line of Devang [indiscernible] from EagleView. .

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Unknown Analyst

Sir, are we currently exploring any opportunity for [indiscernible]?

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Unknown Executive

[indiscernible] you want to repeat your question, please? .

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Unknown Analyst

Sir, are we currently exploring any inorganic growth opportunities, even we have [indiscernible] on balances?

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Unknown Executive

No, we already have identified a few segments like we explained our forey in to passenger vehicles, our forey to what Hub Motors can do. So I think those are near-term areas that we are working on.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Ram M, an individual investor.

There is no response from the line of Mr. Ram. We will move on to the next question.

[Operator Instructions] The next question is from the line of Ankur Shah from Kausar Capital.

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Unknown Analyst

Sir, just 1 question on this premiumization trend, which is playing out and all these OEM manufacturers, I think they have significantly increased our premiumization launch strategy. So with this respect, sir, does the value or the kit size differ significantly like on normal versus a normal sort of a launch?

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Unknown Executive

Yes. Premium technology means some additional costs, and that is being identified as a base model to premium differences also. And [indiscernible] is an additional cost, which is being used in raw material as well as in processing costs also. .

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Unknown Executive

And also the new features.

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Unknown Analyst

Sir, like are we actually seeing the volume intensity pick up in that manner? Because obviously, rural sales and all being a part of it, I don't think so. But is the premiumization trend very clear [indiscernible] also?

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Unknown Executive

Yes, it is very clear because we started from 50 cc motorcycle and now we are running on 500 cc. So this is a premium -- already, we are working on that area only. So in our segment also, we are working towards that deal.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Abheer [indiscernible] from Neo Wealth Management. .

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Unknown Analyst

So the question I had was in terms of NAV growth that we saw this quarter, roughly north of 35%. Apart from Jupiter let's say, Classic 350, are there any other significant models that contributed to this growth?

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Unknown Executive

Yes, there are models like [indiscernible], Rider, [indiscernible] there, which has given this signal to us early, and all in LED models. .

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Unknown Analyst

Okay. Understood. Another question that was confirming me is when like the premiumization story we all see. But then eventually, this LED gets to a particular scale. Do you think like LED won't be considered as a premium product anymore on the value of the overall market segment that you are targeting might actually be affected in, let's say, the coming 3 or 4 years?

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Unknown Executive

LED will be definitely a part of that on the [indiscernible]. Along with LED what all premium thinks you can make it in your design, that is the styling and customer [indiscernible], and we are working on that area. .

U
Unknown Executive

Because everybody wants new feature, new things. So this is also a part of it.

Operator

The next question is from the line of Saurabh from Multi-Act.

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Unknown Analyst

This is Akshat here. Congratulations on good numbers, first of all. And I had 2 questions. So my first question was historically, we've been saying that the difference between Halogen and LED is in the range of 2 to 2.5x. Now when you look at the new Jupiter, which is launched, you're -- and we've also discussed on the call that the technology is the newer technology, which we've used. So as we are moving ahead in the LED adoption, -- is this gap even increasing further in terms of the content premiumization. So is it like higher than 2, 2.5x now? Or we continue to trend on that line?

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Unknown Executive

Basically, it is similar. Only the feature are added new.

U
Unknown Analyst

Okay. So we continue to maintain the 2, 2.5x realization as compared to Halogen once the full LED adoption is completed?

U
Unknown Executive

Yes, it is.

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Unknown Analyst

The second question was on the new wins that we have had in TVS Jupiter and [indiscernible] Classic 350. So both these models were they fully ramped up in the quarter 2 or the production will be fully ramped up from the third quarter onwards?

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Unknown Executive

This is continuing. As of now, the projections which we received from a field are in a similar case. .

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Unknown Analyst

Okay. But they were there for all 3 months of quarter 2 is what I was trying to understand?

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Unknown Executive

Yes, -- all 3 months of the quarter 2. .

Operator

Thank you. That was the last question. I would now like to hand the conference over to Mr. Sahil Sanghvi from Monarch Networth Capital.

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Sahil Sanghvi
analyst

I just wanted to thank the management for patiently and [indiscernible] answering all questions. Also on behalf of Monarch Networth Capital, I wanted to thank all participants for joining the call. Jag sir, [indiscernible] any closing comments? .

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Jagjeevan Jain
executive

Yes, I would like to thank everyone for participation in today's conference call. I hope that we have adequately addressed all your queries. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you, and have a good evening.

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Sahil Sanghvi
analyst

Thank you.

Operator

Thank you. On behalf of the management and Monarch Networth Capital, that concludes this conference call. Thank you for joining us. You may now disconnect your lines.

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