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The hook

One plant, six-fold capacity

6xCapacity expansion

KRN Heat Exchanger is turning a Neemrana facility into a nearly sixfold larger operation—from about one million units a year to almost six million—to chase AI data center cooling and export demand.

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Context

From component maker to global partner

Incorporated in 2017 and based in Neemrana, Rajasthan, KRN designs and builds precision heat exchangers, cooling coils, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for original equipment manufacturers.

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Context

Cooling for AI, exports, and India

KRN sits at the intersection of three tailwinds: surging commercial cooling, manufacturers shifting supply chains beyond China, and AI data centers that need precision liquid cooling.

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The story

New plant targets ₹2,000 crore peak revenue

Funded by the October 2024 initial public offering and a ₹350 crore June 2026 qualified institutional placement, the 600,000 square foot Neemrana plant lifts capacity from roughly one million units to nearly six million and could generate peak revenue above ₹2,000 crore.

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The story

Q1 revenue more than doubled

First-quarter fiscal 2027 group revenue reached ₹252.32 crore, up 118.87% year-on-year, with exports growing 177% to ₹52.37 crore and domestic revenue up 107.42% to ₹199.94 crore.

Q1 FY27 revenue split (₹ crore)
200Domestic52.4Export
As reported
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The story

Exports push past 15%

Exports have grown to over 15% of total revenue, with management targeting 30–35%. In the first half of fiscal 2026, the largest export markets were UAE, USA, Canada, and Italy, led by UAE at 47.43%.

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By the numbers

Revenue growth: 118.87%

118.87%Q1 FY27 revenue growth

First-quarter fiscal 2027 consolidated revenue of ₹252.32 crore grew 118.87% year-on-year, from ₹115.28 crore. This is the clearest sign the new export-heavy mix is translating into scale.

Total income (₹ crore)
158FY22250FY23314FY24442FY25610FY26
As reported
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What it means

Operating leverage shows up in margins

Operating profit (EBITDA) rose 178.85% to ₹49.06 crore, lifting the EBITDA margin 418 basis points to 19.44%. Profit after tax climbed 164.84% to ₹32.90 crore, with earnings per share at ₹5.20.

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What it means

Working capital and valuation are the risk

Growth consumes cash: gross current assets run 340–350 days, inventory 200–210 days, debtor days above 100. The stock trades above 100x trailing earnings, leaving little room for execution delays.

FY30 revenue scenarios (₹ crore)
2,665Base3,360Bull2,050Bear
Company scenario table
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Read on

Read the full KRN deep dive

KRN is a Make in India thermal platform riding AI cooling, exports, and domestic refrigeration. The full article details its financial architecture, governance, customers, and the execution risks behind the premium valuation.

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