Interarch Reports FY26 Revenue Growth And Strong Order Book

18 May 2026 CW Team

Interarch Building Solutions Limited (Interarch) reported audited results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, with revenue gains driven by domestic orders and exports. For the quarter net revenue rose 8.7 per cent year on year to Rs 5,036 mn from Rs 4,635 mn a year earlier. EBITDA excluding other income for the quarter increased 8.1 per cent to Rs 528 mn and the EBITDA margin stood at 10.5 per cent. Profit after tax for the quarter was Rs 366 mn, a marginal decline of 5 per cent year on year.

For the year to 31 March 2026 the company recorded net revenue of Rs 18.98 bn, up 30.6 per cent from Rs 14.54 bn in the prior year. Annual EBITDA excluding other income rose 29.4 per cent to Rs 1.76 bn, with an EBITDA margin of 9.3 per cent. Profit after tax increased 24.8 per cent to Rs 1.35 bn, reflecting sustained operational improvement and demand across core markets.

The company said its order book was Rs 17.03 bn as of 30 April 2026 and that it received export orders totalling Rs 400 mn during the year after securing certifications for Canada and the United States. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 12.5 per equity share of Rs 10 each, subject to shareholder approval. Management invested Rs 1.27 bn towards capacity expansion across Andhra Pradesh, Kiccha and Gujarat and plans to commission new heavy steel and pre-engineered building facilities in the coming quarters.

Management said a memorandum of understanding with ER Steel will support manufacturing and export opportunities in North America and the development of open web steel joist capabilities. It stated the company remains net cash positive with disciplined working capital management and will prioritise operational efficiency, automation and timely project execution to sustain growth. The company added it may witness certain near-term headwinds driven by external market factors but expressed confidence in its long-term outlook.

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