Tue, 25 Aug 2026
04:48:33 am
Rudransh Sangwan
Published at: August 25, 2026, 3:07 AM
Synopsis
Macpower CNC Machines is expanding into defence and aerospace with a ₹456 crore order book, strong Q1 FY27 growth, premium CNC machines and a ₹50 crore new facility.

Macpower CNC Machines Ltd is moving beyond conventional CNC machines and building a broader precision-engineering business with growing exposure to defence and aerospace. The company has expanded its product portfolio into higher-end five-axis machines, horizontal machining centres, double-column machines and turn-mill centres while increasing backward integration across key components.
The strategy is supported by a strong order pipeline and improving financial performance. Macpower CNC Machines reported Q1 FY27 revenue growth of 56.1% year-on-year, while its order book stood at around ₹456 crore as of June 2026. The company is also planning a new ₹50 crore manufacturing facility that could help address capacity constraints and support its next phase of expansion.
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Macpower CNC Machines historically focused on basic turning and lathe machines, primarily serving MSME customers. Since 2018, however, the company has expanded its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio, moving toward more sophisticated CNC equipment and higher-value applications.
The company's installed capacity has increased significantly, while its portfolio now includes more than 383 variants and models. Macpower has also developed five-axis machines, horizontal machining centres and double-column machines, allowing it to target customers requiring higher levels of precision and manufacturing complexity.
The shift toward premium CNC machines is becoming an important part of Macpower CNC Machines' growth strategy. The company's machines range from approximately ₹12 lakh at the lower end to as much as ₹2 crore for premium equipment, with average machine realisation now around ₹20 lakh.
The NEXA range has emerged as a significant contributor, accounting for around 40% of the company's backlog as of June 2026. NEXA machines also contributed approximately 39%-40% of execution during Q1 FY27, indicating a gradual shift toward higher-value products.
Macpower CNC Machines is also increasing its presence in India's defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The company has supplied machines to more than 200 defence factories across 35 sites and has delivered more than 100 machines to six aerospace and defence-related factories, including organisations such as HAL and ISRO.
The company's machines have also been associated with projects involving the T90 battle tank, DRDO-BrahMos missile system and Chandrayaan-3. By June 2026, Macpower was estimated to be bidding for around ₹304 crore of defence and aerospace contracts, although tender conversion remains dependent on government procurement timelines. Investors tracking defence stocks in India and top defence stocks in India may also be watching the company's increasing exposure to this segment.
Macpower CNC Machines is planning a new facility on approximately 13 acres of land under a 30-year lease arrangement. The company plans to invest around ₹50 crore in infrastructure, plant and machinery, with the facility expected to include approximately 1.5-2 lakh square feet of centrally air-conditioned shop-floor space.
The new facility is expected to support capacity expansion, decongestion, de-bottlenecking and greater backward integration. Macpower expects commissioning to take around one year, with the investment being funded through a combination of internal accruals and debt.
Another important part of Macpower CNC Machines' strategy is increasing the proportion of components manufactured internally. The company currently sources around 40%-45% of its components in-house, based on component count, and aims to increase this figure to approximately 75%-80%.
The company already has manufacturing capabilities for areas such as spindles and powder coating. Greater backward integration could help Macpower reduce dependence on external suppliers and job work while potentially improving production efficiency and margins as volumes increase.
Macpower CNC Machines delivered strong financial growth during the June 2026 quarter. Revenue from operations increased 56.1% year-on-year to ₹95.24 crore, while EBITDA jumped 94.8% to ₹15.43 crore.
EBITDA margin improved to 16.20% from 12.98% in the corresponding quarter, while profit after tax more than doubled to ₹9.58 crore, representing growth of 110.3%. The improvement indicates stronger operating leverage as the company scales production and moves toward higher-value products.
The Macpower CNC Machines order book stood at approximately ₹456 crore as of June 30, 2026, representing a 32% year-on-year increase. The company also had around ₹739 crore of tendered bids, ₹304 crore of bids under evaluation and an India quotations pipeline of approximately ₹1,043 crore.
The company has raised its growth forecast to above 30%, compared with its earlier guidance of 28%-30%. With installed capacity currently at around 2,500 machines annually, management expects capacity utilisation to cross 90% during the current financial year, making the upcoming facility important for future growth.
Macpower CNC Machines is increasingly positioning itself as a technology-led precision engineering company rather than simply a conventional CNC machine manufacturer. Its strategy combines product premiumisation, higher-end machine development, automation, backward integration and capacity expansion.
The company is also developing automated systems such as gantry systems, pallet changers, flexible manufacturing systems and robotics, alongside increasing its in-house manufacturing capabilities. Defence and aerospace remain an emerging opportunity, while general engineering, automotive, dies and moulds, agriculture, pumps and valves and electronics continue to form part of its broader addressable market.
Macpower CNC Machines shares have delivered substantial returns over the longer term, but the stock also trades at a premium valuation. The company had a market capitalisation of around ₹2,000 crore and its shares were trading near ₹1,963, with a P/E ratio of approximately 51 compared with an industry P/E of around 33.
The key factors for investors to monitor include order-book conversion, capacity utilisation, defence and aerospace tender wins, margin expansion, execution of the new facility and progress in backward integration. While the growth opportunity is significant, the stock's premium valuation means sustained earnings and execution will remain important for the next phase of Macpower CNC Machines' performance.

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