Karbonsteel Engineering Limited reported audited results for the financial year ended March 2026, recording revenue growth despite margin pressures. The company cited restricted gas supply and higher steel, crude oil and gas prices in the second half as contributors to margin compression but maintained nearly 90 per cent capacity utilisation. Management highlighted operational resilience and strong execution discipline throughout the period. Frontloaded costs related to planned expansion weighed on profitability during the year.

Capacity expansion at the Umbergaon facility will raise output from 30,000 t per annum to 54,000 t, taking total installed capacity from 36,000 t to 54,000 t and representing a 50 per cent increase. The expanded facility is expected to commence commercial operations in October 2026. The Khopoli unit of 6,000 t per annum is proposed to be shut in FY27, with operations consolidated at Umbergaon.

As part of a strategic action plan the company will pursue process automation and intends to install rooftop solar of up to one MW in two phases to meet rising power needs. It procured paints and consumables for April and May in March 2026 to reduce exposure to inflationary pressures. Labour availability was constrained, with almost 40 per cent of the workforce absent at times, and a portion of work for a key client was executed on a job?work basis where client?supplied material reduced recognised revenue by about Rs 400 mn. Results were further affected by a one?time exceptional loss of Rs 16.5 mn and by frontloaded rent and depreciation linked to expansion.

Order book increased to Rs 2.53 bn as on 31 March 2026 from Rs 1.98 bn a year earlier, while total executable opportunity was reported at Rs 4.03 bn including an order pipeline of Rs 1.5 bn. Order visibility therefore remains robust and provides material revenue visibility for coming periods. The company is actively exploring export, defence and railway opportunities to broaden its market and leverage enhanced capacity. With RDSO?approved facilities and targeted automation, management believes Karbonsteel is well positioned to capitalise on infrastructure and industrial demand.