Financial Performance Highlights
Full Year FY26 Performance:
- Revenue from operations: ₹2,503.8 million (23% growth YoY)
- EBITDA: ₹834.9 million
- Profit After Tax: ₹609 million
Q4 FY26 Performance:
- Revenue from operations: ₹553.12 million (up ₹12 crores from previous year)
- Total revenue: ₹572.18 million
Order Book and Project Portfolio
- Outstanding order book as of March 31, 2026: ₹7,277.76 million (₹727.78 crores)
- 38 ongoing projects across water infrastructure segment
- 40 projects successfully completed to date
- Order book provides strong revenue visibility for coming years
Business Operations and Focus Areas
Core business expertise in:
- Groundwater recharging
- Drinking water supply
- Irrigation projects
- Waste water management
- Sewage treatment plants (STPs)
Recent Project Awards:
- 3-4 major STP establishment projects covering 15-16 cities across Karnataka
- 1 order under Amrut-2 scheme: ₹232 crore water supply project to Kuknuru and Yelburga in Koppal district
- 4 projects under Jal Jivan Mission across Karnataka
Technology Adoption:
- Implementing NEBR and CAMUS-based technologies for STP plants
- Achieving 95-98% purity in sewage water treatment
- Some work entrusted on subcontract basis for patented technologies
Management Guidance and Outlook
FY27 Projections:
- Revenue growth guidance: 20% minimum
- EBITDA margin target: 25-30% (aiming to maintain previous levels)
- Focus on maintaining profit volume growth in absolute terms
Order Pipeline:
- Bidding for 5-6 tenders valued at approximately ₹600 crores
- Expecting new order announcements in coming quarters
- Aggressive participation in new government tenders
Risk Factors and Mitigation
Key Business Risks:
- Raw material price inflation (UPVC and HDP pipes, 20-30% of raw materials)
- Petroleum product price increases affecting material costs
- Government payment delays (expected to improve from July/August 2026)
- Monsoon variability affecting project execution
Risk Mitigation:
- Long-term supply orders placed in advance
- Hard negotiation with suppliers
- Mixed project portfolio (large projects with sustained margins + smaller quick-execution projects)
- Price escalation clauses in projects above ₹100 crores
Government and Policy Environment
- New Karnataka government formed in May/June 2026
- Expected aggressive push for infrastructure projects
- Jal Jivan Mission and Amrut 2 scheme receiving renewed focus
- Swachh Bharat funds allocated for STP projects
- Expected faster payment processing from July/August 2026
Working Capital and Collections
- Collection period: 45-60 days from government projects
- Significant investments in inventory (₹190 crores) and other assets (₹126 crores)
- Expect to liquidate 60% of inventory/assets by December 2026/January 2027
- Payment structure: 55% upon material supply, 35% upon laying, 100% upon project completion
Expansion Plans
- Exploring expansion beyond Karnataka (Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, UP)
- Identified projects under National Water Management Program
- Considering entry into industrial water segment (data centers, green hydrogen, zero liquid discharge)
- Exploring biogas projects with partners having contracts with GAIL and BPCL
Capital Structure and Financial Position
- Maintains zero-debt profile except for minimal NBFC borrowing for day-to-day operations
- Healthy cash results and profit margins
- Strong execution track record with timely project completion