Black Box Ltd management interview: Black Box Eyes $2 Billion Revenue Goal, Sees AI Infrastructure As Key Growth Driver
NDTV Profit, 2026-06-05. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJvvPbx_r1k
- Long-term revenue targets: Black Box aims to reach ₹12,000 crore in organic revenue by FY30 at a 17%–20% CAGR, with an aspirational goal of $2 billion including inorganic growth that would lift the CAGR to over 22%–23%.
- India market expansion: India is expected to contribute approximately 10% (~₹2,000 crore) of overall revenue over the next three to four years, with operating margins maintained around 10%–11%.
- M&A capital deployment: The company plans to deploy $700–800 million over the next three years for acquisitions, funded via recent equity raises (₹386 crore), internal accruals, and debt, targeting return on capital and equity exceeding 30%.
- AIONOS partnership: The collaboration pairs Black Box's AI infrastructure capabilities with AIONOS's software applications, with management aiming to scale partnership revenues into triple-digit millions within three to four years.
- Order book momentum: Quarterly order backlog increased 60% from around $500 million to $800 million, while annual bookings are expected to grow 50%–60% this year from $1 billion previously, supported by a multi-billion-dollar deal pipeline.