Denta Water Reports Strong Q2 FY26 Performance

11 Nov 2025 CW Team

Denta Water and Infra Solutions, a leading civil engineering contractor in the water infrastructure sector, announced a consistent and robust operational performance for the quarter ended 30 September 2025. The company delivered strong growth in its core water infrastructure business, supported by disciplined execution and a healthy project pipeline.

During Q2 FY26, revenue rose 53.80 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7.42 billion, driven by accelerated project execution and milestone completions across key water management contracts. EBITDA stood at Rs 2.63 billion, with a margin of 35.42 per cent reflecting sustained cost efficiency and execution excellence. PAT reached Rs 1.89 billion, translating to a margin of 24.61 per cent, underscoring resilient profitability despite inflationary pressures on material costs. The company continued to maintain a debt-light balance sheet, supported by a strong equity base and healthy liquidity reserves.

Denta Water continued to strengthen its presence in sustainable, high-impact water management projects, while making significant progress in expanding into new geographies such as Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. This expansion aligns with the company’s diversification strategy into allied infrastructure sectors including railways and highways.

Commenting on the performance, C Mruthyunjaya Swamy, Chairman, Denta Water, said, “Our Q2 performance reaffirms the strength of our execution capabilities and our ability to sustain profitability even in a competitive environment. With a growing order book and expanding geographic footprint, we remain committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure that enhances India’s water resilience. Supported by prudent financial management and a strong execution pipeline, we are confident of extending this growth momentum into the second half of FY2025–26.”

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