Financial Performance Summary

Quarterly Results (Q1 FY27 vs Q1 FY26):

  • Total Revenue: ₹123.3 Cr vs ₹109.9 Cr (12% increase YoY)
  • Revenue from Operations: ₹116.0 Cr vs ₹99.0 Cr (17% increase YoY)
  • Operational EBITDA: ₹31.4 Cr vs ₹32.0 Cr (decrease YoY)
  • Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹29.5 Cr vs ₹34.0 Cr (decrease YoY)
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹22.0 Cr vs ₹26.0 Cr (19% of operating revenue, 15% decrease YoY)

Order Book Position

As of June 30, 2026:

  • Order Book: ₹928 Cr
  • Order Book (including orders received and negotiated): ₹2,654 Cr
  • Order Book as of June 30, 2025: ₹730 Cr
  • Orders received since start of financial year: Over ₹226 Cr

Strategic Development: Acquisition

The Board approved acquisition of 100% stake in ST Advanced Composites Pvt Ltd. (STAC), a Chennai-based composite manufacturing company, for a total consideration of ₹10 Cr. This acquisition will:

  • Develop in-house capability for composite parts required in the company's radar and other programs
  • Expand the addressable value proposition in Data Patterns' product offerings
  • Blend capabilities to enhance product offerings

Management Commentary

Mr. Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, Chairman & Managing Director, commented:

  • The quarter met expectations despite temporary delays in customer approvals
  • Order inflow has been encouraging with over ₹226 Cr in orders received since start of financial year
  • Strategic investments over past years are translating into meaningful business opportunities
  • Company is now receiving larger-value complete system contracts
  • Foray into counter-drone business and export initiatives continue to gain traction
  • Healthy pipeline of opportunities backed by Government's focus on indigenous defence manufacturing
  • Confident of achieving full-year guidance and creating long-term value for stakeholders

Business Context

Data Patterns is a strategic Defense and Aerospace Electronics Systems provider with core competencies in:

  • Design and development across electronic hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, product prototype
  • Testing, validation and verification
  • Programs across Radars, Electronic Warfare Suites, Communications, Avionics, Small Satellites, Automated Test Equipment, COTS
  • Programs catering to Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter, BrahMos and other Communication & Electronic Intelligence Systems

The company works closely with defence PSUs (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd) and government organisations (DRDO, ISRO).

Forward-Looking Statements

The press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties including significant changes in economic environment in India and overseas, tax laws, inflation, litigation, etc. Actual results might differ substantially from those expressed or implied.