The Kolkata-based company aims to double its exports to around 50 percent of its turnover in the next three to four years as it has expanded into export-oriented segments with improved offerings in monopoles, towers and substation structures.
“Our current production capacity is around 375,000 tonnes per annum. We plan to increase it to 450,000 tonnes per annum by FY28. In the current financial year, we will undertake brownfield expansions of our existing plants. From FY27 onwards, we may undertake greenfield projects,” Sharan Bansal, Director, Skipper Ltd, told us. business line.
The company may set up a greenfield factory in western India. It has three power transmission plants and distribution structures in Kolkata.
“We are still evaluating a possible location for the greenfield plant. We already have huge capacity in eastern India. So, we would like to look at something in western India to strike a balance. The board has not taken a decision yet,” Bansal said, adding that the company has an investment plan of around ₹400 crore for the next two financial years.
The company is India’s largest manufacturer of integrated transmission and distribution (T&D) structures and among the top five transmission tower manufacturers in the world. Over the years, the company has expanded its market presence in 65 countries.
Currently, Chinese companies are major players in the production and export of electricity transmission towers and poles in global markets. Some of the largest power transmission tower manufacturers in China, by installed capacity, are Nanjing DAJI Steel Tower Manufacturing Co, Qingdao Wuxiao Tower Co, Changshu Fengfan Power Equipment Co and Shandong Dingchang Iron Tower Manufacturing Co.
“We are doing better in the overseas markets. We are getting better quality export contracts. Currently, about 25 percent of our revenue comes from exports. We want to increase this to 50 percent in the next three to four years,” Bansal said.
Currently, the Middle East and North Africa are very strong markets for the company. Despite the high rates, the company sees good opportunities to grow its activities in the US. “Canada, Europe and Australia: in all these markets we see good opportunities. Our business prospects are improving,” Bansal said.
The majority of projects in India and global markets to which Skipper supplies its products are related to renewable energy. The demand boost comes as a result of renewable energy transitions and electrical grid expansions around the world. Moreover, global energy companies are increasingly adopting China Plus One and risk mitigation strategies, with India emerging as a competitive alternative.
Published on December 17, 2025
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