Financial Performance

  • Reported loss before tax of approximately ₹151.77 crore during the quarter ended March 31, 2026
  • Management attributes loss to exceptional, non-recurring and timing-related factors rather than deterioration in underlying business fundamentals

Detailed Breakdown of Loss Components

1. Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur Project Termination

  • Total impact: ₹22.42 crore
  • Project terminated by employer during the year
  • Inventory, work-in-progress and project assets reassessed at net realizable value
  • One-time charge of ₹12.46 crore to Statement of Profit and Loss
  • Exceptional item of ₹9.96 crore recognized in previous quarter
  • Matter currently sub-judice before judicial/forum authorities
  • Management confident of favorable outcome and substantial recovery based on legal advice and contractual entitlements

2. Revenue Reversal Due to Pending Departmental Approval

  • Impact: ₹17.65 crore
  • Invoices raised according to tendered contract price and contractual terms
  • Approval for billed amounts aggregating ₹17.65 crore remained pending at reporting date
  • Company issued credit notes and reversed corresponding revenue following conservative accounting approach
  • Management actively pursuing matter with concerned authorities
  • Expects to obtain requisite approvals and recoveries in due course

3. Additional Costs from Delayed Government Payments

  • Impact: Approximately ₹32.00 crore
  • Delayed receipt of certified payments from government departments on ongoing infrastructure projects
  • Resulted in extended execution periods, increased manpower and machinery deployment
  • Higher site overheads, costs and material/operating expense escalation
  • Company entitled to recover costs through price escalation provisions, extension of time claims, compensation events
  • Necessary claims submitted or under preparation for submission
  • Management believes substantial portion is recoverable

4. Expected Credit Loss and Other Provisions

  • Impact: Approximately ₹65 crore
  • Recognized in accordance with applicable accounting standards
  • Conservative financial reporting approach
  • Accounting-driven adjustments based on prudential assessment parameters
  • Do not necessarily represent actual cash losses

Management Assessment and Outlook

  • Significant portion of ₹151.77 crore loss pertains to exceptional items, prudential accounting adjustments, project-specific events and timing differences
  • Factors are either non-recurring and/or substantially recoverable
  • No material deterioration in underlying operational strength
  • Company maintains healthy order book
  • Ongoing execution of major infrastructure projects
  • Long-standing relationships with government authorities
  • Reasonable expectation of recovery of claims and receivables
  • Management confident regarding operational continuity, future business prospects and long-term financial viability