This document is a transcript of the Q1 FY27 earnings conference call for Batliboi Limited, submitted to the BSE as a regulatory disclosure under SEBI Listing Regulations (Reg. 30(6) read with Schedule Ill Part A Para A Clause 15).

Nature of Disclosure & Key Updates

The management provided a comprehensive operational and financial review for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). Key announcements included:

  • The acquisition of Penta Automation Systems Private Limited, a profitable company specializing in customized industrial automation and robotics integration. Penta reported a turnover of INR25 crores in the previous year, and Batliboi expects it to grow at 25-30% annually.
  • A landmark order worth approximately INR52 crores was secured by the Environmental Engineering division from SAEL Industries Limited. The order is for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a pollution control system for a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The project is on track for commissioning within the next six to eight months.

Financial Performance for Q1 FY27

  • Revenue: Total revenue grew by 80% year-on-year to INR125 crores.
  • Profitability: The company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR0.49 crores, a significant improvement from a loss of INR2.4 crores in Q1 FY26. EBITDA margin was maintained at 4%.
  • Order Backlog & Inflow: The total order backlog as of June 2026 stood at INR618 crores. Order inflow for the quarter was INR283 crores.

Division-wise Performance Breakdown

  • Machine Tool Division: Recorded an order inflow of INR59 crores. Order backlog for the division was INR183 crores, accounting for 30% of the company's total backlog. The division installed 88 machines during the quarter. Production capacity in this division has increased by approximately 30% over the last year.
  • Quickmill (Canadian Subsidiary): Recorded a turnover of INR45 crores in Q1 FY27. The subsidiary is focusing on expanding into new geographies like the Gulf, Mexico, and South America and has secured large orders in Saudi Arabia.
  • Air Engineering Group: Reported revenue of INR21 crores and an order inflow of INR21 crores for the quarter.
  • Textile Machinery Group: Reported an order inflow of INR79 crores and revenue of INR12 crores. The order backlog for this group was INR201 crores.
  • Environmental Engineering Division: Reported a strong order inflow of INR76 crores and revenue of INR27 crores. The division's order backlog was a healthy INR134 crores.

Guidance and Outlook

Management provided an optimistic outlook for the full fiscal year FY27, expecting to deliver approximately 10% top-line growth over the previous year. This is based on a healthy order backlog and robust inquiry pipeline across divisions. The outlook is subject to no further adverse impacts from global geopolitical conflicts or tariff-related headwinds.

Capital Expenditure Plans

Management indicated plans for future capital expenditures, including potential investments in the machine tool division and the installation of an additional solar plant at its factory to reduce operational energy costs and aim for revenue neutrality on power.

Other Business Updates

  • The company is also looking to dispose of a parcel of land that is part of its factory in Surat, with a team actively working to find a buyer.
  • The subsidiary Bioconserve Renewable Envirotech Private Limited, which operates in the effluent treatment and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) space, was mentioned as having robust prospects, initially focused on the textile industry with plans to expand into food, chemical, and pharma sectors.