Financial Performance Summary
Revenue and Profitability:
- Total Revenue: ₹553.7 Crores in Q1 FY27 vs ₹554.1 Crores in Q1 FY26 (-0.08% YoY)
- EBIDTA: ₹121.5 Crores in Q1 FY27 vs ₹123.0 Crores in Q1 FY26 (-1.28% YoY)
- PBT: ₹69.3 Crores in Q1 FY27 vs ₹71.8 Crores in Q1 FY26 (-3.43% YoY)
- PAT: ₹51.3 Crores in Q1 FY27 vs ₹62.2 Crores in Q1 FY26 (-17.55% YoY)
Tax Regime Change Impact:
- The Company transited into new tax regime effective April 01, 2026, opting for concessional tax regime under Section 115BAA
- Current year tax rate: 25.17% vs previous year effective tax rate of 9.57% (due to MAT credit availment)
- Cash outgo for tax payment: 18.88% in current year vs 17.47% in previous year due to utilization of accumulated MAT credit
- The Company shall not avail deductions under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Operational Metrics:
- Rail Vertical Throughput (TEUs): 92,634 in Q1 FY27 vs 93,282 in Q1 FY26
- Total Throughput: 183,867 TEUs in Q1 FY27 vs 187,550 TEUs in Q1 FY26
Dividend Declaration:
- The Company has declared First Interim Dividend for FY27 of ₹1.25 per share
Management Commentary
Prem Kishan Dass Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director stated:
- Ongoing West Asia conflict continued during Q1, leading to imbalance and higher empty running
- Fuel price hikes, significant revisions in minimum wages, and increase in other input costs affected performance
- Consumption and production remained subdued with lack of clarity on the global scenario
- Company remains optimistic long term and continues to expand network
Expansion Projects:
- Construction at Indore ICD has started
- MMLP Ankleshwar has received customs permission for EXIM business, expected to start operations in September 2026
- Snowman Logistics (associate company) continues expansion, on track to reach capacity of 170,000 pallets by middle of next year
Company Overview
Gateway Distriparks Limited is an integrated inter-modal logistics service provider with:
- Network of 10 container terminals strategically located across India
- Operating fleet of 35 trainsets along with 560+ trailers
- Services include transportation between facilities and maritime ports, first & last mile connectivity
- Offers general & bonded warehousing, rail & road transportation, container handling services, and value-added services
- Through Snowman Logistics Limited (associate company), offers cold chain logistics and 5PL distribution services