ABB India – Investor Presentation Summary

Key Operational Highlights

  • Order growth of +56% YoY (comparable) to ₹4,733 crore in Q3 CY2026.
  • Order Backlog stood at ₹12,927 crore at the end of the period, a +36% YoY increase.
  • 99.9% of waste was diverted from landfill on a cumulative basis by the end of the quarter.
  • Recognized among TIME's India's Best Employers of 2026.
  • Over 200 suppliers were covered under sustainability capability-building sessions.

Key drivers of operational performance: Strong and diversified order growth across core and emerging segments including Railways, Data Centers, and Process Industries.

Segment-wise Performance

  • Electrification: Orders of ₹2,780 Cr; Revenues of ₹1,927 Cr; PBIT of ₹349 Cr with a PBIT Margin of 18%; Order Backlog of ₹5,784 crore (+73% Y-o-Y).
  • Motion: Orders of ₹1,477 Cr; Revenues of ₹1,336 Cr; PBIT of ₹174 Cr with a PBIT Margin of 13%; Order Backlog of ₹4,964 crore (+20% Y-o-Y).
  • Automation: Orders of ₹499 Cr; Revenues of ₹505 Cr; PBIT of ₹72 Cr with a PBIT Margin of 14%; Order Backlog of ₹2,245 crore (+5% Y-o-Y).

Explanation of significant changes in segment performance: Electrification growth was driven by broad-based demand and strong order momentum in Data Center, Energy, Chemicals, and Food & Beverage sectors. Motion growth was observed in high power, railways, Metals & Mining, and Buildings. Automation saw demand from Metals and Cement sectors and an increase in export orders.

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue: Rs. 3,738 Crore
  • Operational EBITA: Rs. 484 Crore
  • EBITDA: Rs. 552 Crore
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs. 440 Crore
  • Margins: Operational EBITA % at 12.9; EBITDA % at 14.8; PBT % at 15.5; PAT % at 11.8
  • YoY comparison: Revenue +19%; Operational EBITA +15%; PAT +10%
  • QoQ comparison: Revenue +5%; Operational EBITA +5%; PAT +19%
  • 9M CY2026 Performance: Revenue Rs. 10,481 Cr (+15% YoY); PAT Rs. 1,152 Cr (-4% YoY)

Drivers of financial performance: Volume gains were offset by mix, commodity and logistics costs, and forex. Material cost was 62.9% (vs. 61.5% in Q3 CY2025) due to commodity inflation, rupee depreciation, and revenue mix. Personnel expenses were ₹225 Cr (vs. ₹215 Cr) due to salary and headcount revision. Other expenses were ₹650 Cr (vs. ₹505 Cr) due to an increase in revenue-linked costs.

Key Risks: Not explicitly disclosed in the presentation.

Geographical Revenue Split

  • Domestic: 85 – 90% of business.
  • Exports: 10 – 15% of business.

Regional Breakdown: Not Specified beyond domestic vs. export split.

Balance Sheet Snapshot

  • Cash balance: ₹5,299 crore (vs. ₹4,991 crore in Q3 CY2025 and ₹7,243 crore in Q2 CY2026).

Financial Health Insights: Strong collections were noted.

Capex & Cash Flow Health

  • Capital Expenditure: Not Specified.
  • Free Cash Flow: Not Specified.
  • Operating Cash Flow: Not Specified.
  • Net Debt Movement: Not Specified; the company reported a cash balance, implying a net cash position.

Investment Rationale: Not Specified for the quarter.

Strategic & R&D Initiatives

  • Investments in Innovation: The presentation highlights ABB's role in power management, distribution, protection & control systems, integrated eHouses & skids, motion technologies (VFDs, motors, starters), and automation (DCS, PLC, SCADA, safety systems).

Expected impact on growth: The company is positioned to capture an estimated 8-15% of the play in power distribution and power generation.

Strategic Rationale: To enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future and help industries run at high performance while becoming more efficient, productive, and sustainable.

Industry Trends & Business Environment

  • Macro/Industry Trends: Market trends include Decentralization, Decarbonization, and Digitalization in power generation and distribution. Projections indicate a 2x increase in peak electricity demand (270 GW to 450 GW) by 2032, a 3x increase in non-fossil electricity capacity (~300GW to 900GW) by 2035, and a >40x increase in installed capacity of BESS (5.3 GWh to 236 GWh) by 2032.

Impact on Company: ABB's integrated solutions in electrification, motion, and automation are designed to address these trends, positioning the company for growth in these expanding markets.

Management Commentary & Growth Outlook

  • Strategic Outlook: The mid-term growth outlook for served market segments is categorized as Strong (Renewables, Electronics, Data Centers), Steady (Infrastructure and Transport including Marine & Ports, Rail & Metro, Water & Wastewater, Power Distribution, Building & Infra), and Moderate (Core Industries including Metals & Mining, O&G and Chemical, Cement, Food & Beverages, Pharma & Healthcare, Automotive, Textiles, Plastic & Rubber, Pulp & Paper).
  • FY Guidance: Not explicitly provided.
  • Market Share Targets: Not Specified.
  • Risks and Opportunities: Not explicitly highlighted beyond the forward-looking statements notice.