HEG Splits Graphite Business, Eyes Greentech Energy Future

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AuthorVihaan Mehta|Published at:
HEG Splits Graphite Business, Eyes Greentech Energy Future
Overview

HEG Ltd plans to unlock value by demerging its core graphite electrode business from its emerging greentech division, housing anode materials and battery solutions. The National Company Law Tribunal process is targeted for completion by June-July 2026, with the graphite business expected to drive near-term performance. This strategic move aims to unlock value and expand exposure to India's energy transition.

HEG Ltd is undertaking a demerger to separate its established graphite electrode business from its forward-looking greentech operations, a move designed to unlock shareholder value by creating distinct entities. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) process is anticipated to conclude by June-July 2026.

Demerger Scheme and Entities

The plan involves demerging the graphite electrode business into a new entity, initially named HEG Graphite Ltd, which will eventually be renamed HEG. The remaining business will be rebranded as HEG Greentech Ltd. Shareholders will receive shares in HEG Graphite on a 1:1 ratio post-NCLT approval. The scheme also incorporates the merger of Bhilwara Energy Ltd (BEL) into the greentech arm, consolidating hydropower assets and battery energy solutions.

Greentech Expansion in Energy Sector

HEG Greentech will focus on the burgeoning battery ecosystem, including anode materials for electric vehicles and data centers. The company plans to construct 20 kilotonnes per annum (kTPA) of anode materials capacity by April 2027, scaling to 60 kTPA by 2032, to meet projected Indian demand. Additionally, the greentech business includes expanding its battery energy solutions manufacturing to 6 GWh by Q2FY27 and developing storage-based renewable energy projects. Existing hydropower assets, contributing approximately ₹300 crore annually, provide a stable cash flow.

Graphite Business Outlook

The graphite electrode division, HEG's traditional strength and global leadership position, will remain a key driver of near-term financial performance. Medium-term global demand for graphite electrodes is robust, projected to rise significantly by 2030 due to the expansion of Electric Arc Furnace capacities. Indian EAF transformer growth also signals strong domestic demand. HEG's cost leadership is expected to benefit from declining Chinese exports, positioning it favorably against global peers.

Risks and Valuation

Despite the strategic shift, execution risks in the greentech segment loom, including technological obsolescence in anode materials and potential supply gluts in battery energy storage. Finer financial details of the balance sheet structuring are also pending NCLT approval. However, the company's base graphite business provides a stable foundation, and HEG currently trades at a reasonable valuation of 16.3x EV/EBITDA for FY28e.

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