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Venus Pipes targets 20% volume growth as data center order kicks in

Management expects EBITDA margins to reach 18% by FY28, anchored by a ₹185 crore cooling spooling contract for data centers.

1 earlier story on Venus Pipes & Tubes Ltd.
Mkt cap₹3,004 cr
P/E29.46×
ROE17.48%
Debt / eq.0.36
Div yld0.07%
₹185 cr Letter of intent from a data center operator for cooling solutions.

What's new

  • Management targets volume growth above 20% for FY27.
  • EBITDA margins are guided to reach 17% in FY27 and 18% by FY28.
  • Exports are expected to recover to over 35% of revenue in FY27.

Why this matters

The company is betting its profitability on the high-margin spooling business. Success depends on scaling this new product line in a competitive market.

What we're watching

  • Execution of the ₹185 crore data center order.
  • Margin performance in the spooling segment, targeted at over 20%.
  • Recovery of export revenue despite Middle East supply chain issues.

The full read

Venus Pipes & Tubes is shifting toward higher-margin products to lift profitability. Management confirmed a ₹185 crore letter of intent for pre-assembled cooling spooling solutions, a first for the domestic stainless steel piping sector. This order is the foundation for the company's plan to lift EBITDA margins to 17% in FY27 and 18% by FY28, up from 16.3%. To reach these goals, the company expects volume growth to exceed 20% in FY27. Exports remain a key pillar, with management anticipating a recovery to over 35% of revenue in FY27, even as Middle East supply chain disruptions persist. The company expects the spooling business to deliver margins above 20%. The next test is whether the company can maintain this momentum while working through regional export headwinds.

Questions answered

What is the significance of the ₹185 crore order?
It is a letter of intent from a leading data center operator for pre-assembled cooling spooling solutions. This is a first for the Indian stainless steel piping industry.
What are the margin targets set by management?
Management expects EBITDA margins to climb from 16.3% to 17% in FY27, reaching 18% by FY28.
How does the company plan to grow its volumes?
Management projects volume growth exceeding 20% in FY27, supported by the spooling business and operating efficiencies in welded pipes.
What is the outlook for export revenue?
Despite near-term disruptions in the Middle East, the company expects exports to recover to over 35% of total revenue in FY27.
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  1. 26 May 2026 · 5:37 PM IST Venus Pipes targets 20% volume growth as data center order kicks in
  2. 1d ago Venus Pipes & Tubes starts production at its new Bhuj facility