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Powering the Future: 4 Ancillary Stocks Driving India's Energy Infrastructure Boom

May 4, 2026

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In a market where power demand is no longer cyclical but structural, the real wealth creators are quietly shifting from generators to enablers.

The spotlight is not just on power producers, but on the backbone businesses - the ancillary players who build, connect, transmit, and optimise every unit of electricity flowing through the system.

As Indian accelerates toward renewable expansion, grid modernisation, and electrification of mobility, these companies sit at the intersection of policy tailwinds and execution capability.

From cables and transformers to EPC players and equipment manufacturers, power ancillaries are no longer "supporting actors", they are emerging as high-growth, margin-expanding, and capital-efficient opportunities.

In this editorial, we cut through the noise to identify the top power ancillary stocks that are not just riding the cycle but shaping the future of India's energy ecosystem.

We focus on companies with consistent positive sales and operating profit growth over the last 3 years, debt to equity below 1, ROE above 15%, and market capitalisation exceeding Rs 100 bn.

#1 Polycab India

First on the list is Polycab India.

The company has established itself as India's largest player in the wires and cables segment, making it a direct proxy to the country's power infrastructure expansion, real estate growth, and rising electrification demand.

Polycab operates across a diversified portfolio including wires & cables (W&C), FMEG products, and EPC solutions, enabling it to participate across the entire electrical value chain from generation connectivity to end consumption.

Polycab continues to gain market share, driven by strong execution under its "Project Spring" strategy, which focuses on expanding distribution reach, improving channel relationships, and enhancing operational efficiency.

The company has also demonstrated strategic maturity by consciously delaying full pass-through of raw material inflection to protect demand and strengthen dealer loyalty an approach that may impact margins in the short term but strengthens long-term competitive positioning.

In addition, its FMEG segment is emerging as a new growth engine, delivering 17% YoY growth, with strong traction in the solar category and improving profitability as scale benefits kick in.

From a balance sheet perspective, the company remains in a strong position with a net cash status, providing flexibility for continued capacity expansion and strategic investments.

Structurally, Polycab is one of the biggest beneficiaries of India's power ecosystem transformation, as every incremental investment in electrification, renewable integration, and infrastructure directly drives demand for its core products.

Polycab India Financial Snapshot

Particulars FY23 FY24 FY25 9MFY26
Revenue (Rs m) 1,41,078 1,80,394 2,24,083 2,00,913
Growth YoY (%) 15.6 27.9 24.2 29.8
Operating Profit (Rs m) 19,854 27,127 31,679 28,444
Operating Margin (%) 14.1 15 14.1 14.2
Net Profit (m) 12,831 18,029 20,455 19,229
Net Margin (%) 9.1 10 9.1 9.6
Source: Equitymaster

The company delivered a strong financial performance in Q3 FY26, with revenue growing by 46% YoY, EBITDA rising 34% YoY and PAT increasing 36% YoY. Highlighting robust demand momentum and operating strength.

A key growth driver for the company remains its wires & cables segment, where domestic business recorded an exceptional 59% YoY growth, supported by strong demand from government capex, private investment, and real estate activity.

Near-term margins may remain volatile due to commodity price fluctuations, the company's strong demand outlook, market leadership and execution capabilities position it well for sustained long-term growth in the power ancillary space.

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