Sector Update | 17 October 2017
Diesel Gensets
Please refer our report dated
18 August 2017
MHP and HHP segments driving growth
Competitive intensity high with resultant pricing pressure
We interacted with a few diesel genset manufacturers/OEMs to get a sense of the
demand environment, competitive intensity and resultant pricing pressures being
witnessed across ranges. Our key takeaways:
Expect 5-7% volume growth, led by MHP/HHP segments
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Post a bottom in FY17, the diesel genset industry is likely to grow at 5-7% in the
medium-to-long term. The sector is in mature stage and is starting to see
consolidation with 4-5 players likely to remain over the next few years. The 5-7%
volume growth in 1HFY18 will be sustained as economic growth starts improving.
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Historically, it was power cuts that drove diesel genset volumes; now, it is new
infrastructure creation/capex that is driving growth for diesel gensets.
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Growth in the LHP segment is subdued. Earlier, volumes in this segment used to
grow by 15-20% on high power cuts. With power cuts lower now, volume
growth has tapered down. The LHP segment (ex Telecom) should see 4-5%
volume growth over the next 3-5 years. Solar power and increasing reliance on
batteries for backup power are also impacting demand for LHP diesel gensets.
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Over the medium term, demand should grow at a CAGR of 10% in the MHP
(375-750kva) segment and 12-15% in the HHP segment.
New capacity creation/capex is the key driver for growth
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As was the case earlier, demand for HHP diesel gensets (>750kva) continues to
be dependent on new capex. Key end markets driving HHP demand are
Data
centers, Infrastructure(Metro), Industrial/ Manufacturing, IT/ITES
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Demand for LHP sets is likely to be subdued on a fall in telecom towers being
installed. Telecom towers will see a drop from next year (30000-40000 units
currently) as capex by Reliance JIO tapers off
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Demand from real estate is weak but a revival is expected in the next one year.
Currently, both commercial and residential are declining but expect commercial
to start reviving soon
Competitive intensity high – LHP players shift focus to MHP/HHP segment
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The industry is getting into a mature phase and going through consolidation –
only 4-5 players will remain in the market, with the small players going out.
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Earlier, Cummins India (KKC) enjoyed a monopoly in the HHP segment. Recently,
Perkins and KOEL have also entered the HHP ranges. KKC has been forced to cut
prices in the MHP/HHP segments with increased competition.
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Entering into the HHP segment is not easy. Building the technology is difficult
and the Indian market is too small to justify the investment. KKC has been in this
segment for long and its products are much more reliable. Its competitive
advantage is supported by volumes, distribution, and service.
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Margins/pricing will remain under pressure, with more players trying to enter
the MHP/HHP segment. In the medium to long term, manufacturers will need to
have a presence across LHP/MHP/HHP ranges to be competitive.
8 August 2016
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Ankur Sharma – Research Analyst
(Ankur.VSharma@MotilalOswal.com); +91 22 3982 5449
Amit Shah – Research Analyst
(Amit.Shah@MotilalOswal.com); +91 22 3029 5126