Kalpataru's Q1 PAT Rises 154 percent, Revenue Hits Rs 61.7 Billion

08 Aug 2025 CW Team

Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), a global infrastructure EPC company, announced strong quarterly results for Q1 FY26.

On a standalone basis, revenue rose 35 per cent year-on-year to Rs 50.4 billion, supported by robust execution and a strong order backlog. EBITDA grew by 37 per cent to Rs 4.28 billion, with margins steady at 8.5 per cent. Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 67 per cent to Rs 2.74 billion, while profit after tax (PAT) climbed 72 per cent to Rs 2.01 billion. PAT margin stood at 4.0 per cent. The company also reported a 33 per cent year-on-year reduction in net debt, bringing it down to Rs 19.4 billion. Net working capital days reduced to 106 from 124.

On a consolidated basis, revenue stood at Rs 61.7 billion for Q1 FY26, up 35 per cent year-on-year. EBITDA rose 39 per cent to Rs 5.25 billion, maintaining an EBITDA margin of 8.5 per cent. PBT grew 112 per cent to Rs 2.9 billion, with a margin of 4.7 per cent (up 170 basis points). PAT more than doubled to Rs 2.14 billion, reflecting a 154 per cent rise, with PAT margin improving from 1.8 per cent to 3.5 per cent. Consolidated net debt dropped by 26 per cent year-on-year to Rs 27.65 billion, and net working capital days improved by 12 days to 91.

The company secured additional orders worth Rs 4.56 billion in the Buildings & Factories segment in Q2 FY26 so far. Total consolidated order inflows for the year to date stand at Rs 98.99 billion. As of 30th June 2025, the consolidated order book reached Rs 654.8 billion, reflecting a 14 per cent growth year-on-year.

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