The good news about Thermax is that order inflows are healthy and the order book is at the highest in recent history. (Representative image)
India’s capital goods sector remains hobbled by higher commodity prices, supply-chain disruptions, and limited capex, particularly in the international markets. These have reduced the overall growth and earnings visibility of the two leading companies in this segment — Cummins India and Thermax — as they are unable to pass on the higher input cost. Though order flows and enquiries in the domestic market are good, the companies remain cautious. This comes at a juncture when both the stocks are trading...