Shakti Pumps, the country's leading manufacturer of solar pumps and motors, have been on an upward roll over the last 13 months, producing a stellar performance and significantly enhancing shareholder wealth in a relatively brief timeframe.The company, primarily focused on the production of pumps and motors of various types, has witnessed a consistent uptrend in its stock price since April 2023, starting at ₹404.40 and currently trading at ₹2,492, yielding an impressive return of 515%.This outstanding growth is largely attributed to Shakti Pumps' substantial order wins and strong financial performance, instilling investor confidence and driving the stock price to unprecedented levels. On March 22, the stock reached a new pinnacle, touching an all-time high of ₹2,955 apiece.Also Read: Mauritius-based FII buys stake in this small-cap stock during Q4FY24Zooming out, the stock's long-term performance has been even more impressive as it registered a remarkable gain of 1694% over the last four years.Recognised as a leading domestic manufacturer in the Indian pump industry, Shakti Pumps holds a dominant market position with a 26% share in the domestic solar pump market under the PM KUSUM scheme - an initiative to transform the Indian agriculture sector.The company boasts a diversified customer base comprising government entities, solar original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and industries, ensuring a low customer concentration mix, with over 1 lakh pumps installed, according to the company's recent exchange filing.
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