| Market Cap | ₹1,139.73 CrSmall Cap |
|---|---|
| Revenue TTM | ₹1,054.5 CrOperating Revenue |
| RSI | 39.47Neutral Zone |
| Order from | Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), Burnpur |
| Execution period | 32 months |
| Deal value | ₹854.57 Cr |
| Share of market cap | 75.0% |
| Share of annual revenue | 81.0% |
Key highlights
- Order value totals ₹854.57 crore net of input tax credit
- Contract awarded by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - IISCO Steel Plant
- Scope includes Pellet Plant BOP, Civil, and Structural works for Pellet Package-2
- Execution timeline fixed at 32 months from the effective contract date
- Supports SAIL's 4.08 MTPA crude steel capacity expansion at ISP Burnpur
What Is the Order?
SEPC Limited received a formal Letter of Acceptance for the Pellet Plant BOP including Civil and Structural (Pellet Package-2) project. This domestic order, dated August 4, 2026, is a critical component of the 4.08 MTPA crude steel expansion initiative at the SAIL-IISCO Steel Plant in Burnpur. The total contract value is ₹854.57 crore, covering comprehensive balance of plant responsibilities.
The project must be completed within a 32-month window starting from the effective date of the contract, which is defined as either the signing date or 30 days post-issuance of the Letter of Acceptance.
Client Profile
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is a leading central public sector undertaking and one of India's largest steel producers
- IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), located in Burnpur, West Bengal, is a key integrated facility within the SAIL portfolio
- SAIL is currently executing modernization and expansion programs to enhance national crude steel production capacity
- The IISCO facility has a long industrial heritage and is undergoing scaling to meet updated 4.08 MTPA production targets
- Awarding this contract to SEPC signifies reliance on domestic engineering firms for high-specification industrial infrastructure
Business Impact
This contract significantly strengthens SEPC's revenue visibility, with the ₹854.57 crore value representing approximately 81% of its total annual operating revenue for the last fiscal year. By securing a high-value project from a Maharatna PSU like SAIL, the company reinforces its credentials in the specialized industrial engineering and construction segment. The 32-month execution period ensures a consistent revenue stream through the medium term.
Furthermore, successfully delivering on a project of this magnitude in the steel expansion space may enhance the company's eligibility for upcoming large-scale infrastructure tenders across India's domestic industrial corridors.
Financial Context
- SEPC reported annual operating revenue of ₹1054.5 crore and a net profit of ₹53.54 crore for the recent fiscal year
- The company achieved significant growth with annual revenue rising 68% and net profit increasing by 115.53% year-on-year
- Promoter holding currently stands at 11.67%, with 79.36% of that stake listed as pledged according to recent ownership data
- The stock is trading at a Price to Book Value of 0.6, which is lower than the industry average in the engineering sector
- Institutional holding in the company remains notable at 14.95%, reflecting continued involvement from external financial entities
Industry Landscape
India's construction and engineering sector is currently benefiting from robust government capital expenditure on core infrastructure. The National Steel Policy 2017 targets a significant increase in domestic production capacity, driving a wave of brownfield and greenfield expansions. This macro tailwind is specifically creating demand for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services in the metallurgy sector.
As public sector steel giants modernize their facilities to achieve better economies of scale, specialized players like SEPC are well-positioned to capture the resulting order inflow within the competitive domestic landscape.
| Share price | ₹5.95 |
|---|---|
| Market capitalisation | ₹1,139.73 Cr |
| Revenue (annual) | ₹1,054.50 Cr |
| Net profit (annual) | ₹53.54 Cr |
| Revenue (latest quarter) | ₹273.83 Cr-19.69% vs previous quarter |
| Net profit (latest quarter) | ₹13.73 Cr-8.20% vs previous quarter |
| P/E (TTM) | 21.29×Sector 35.86× |
| Promoter holding | 11.67%-7.00% QoQ |
| FII holding | 1.04%Current quarter |
Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.
Exchange filing by SEPC Limited announcing the receipt of a Letter of Acceptance from SAIL for a project worth ₹854.57 crore. Market figures from a third-party data provider.
