Financial Performance - Q2 FY27 vs Q2 FY26
Throughput Metrics (TEUs)
- Rail Vertical: 1,02,970 TEUs (vs 1,01,240 TEUs in Q2 FY26) - 1.71% YoY growth
- CFS Vertical: 88,779 TEUs (vs 96,402 TEUs in Q2 FY26) - 7.91% YoY decline
- Total Throughput: 1,91,749 TEUs (vs 1,97,642 TEUs in Q2 FY26) - 2.98% YoY decline
Financial Metrics (₹ Crores)
- Total Revenue: ₹585.6 (vs ₹570.4 in Q2 FY26) - 2.66% YoY growth
- EBIDTA: ₹131.5 (vs ₹123.4 in Q2 FY26) - 6.55% YoY growth
- PBT: ₹79.0 (vs ₹68.7 in Q2 FY26) - 15.07% YoY growth
- PAT: ₹58.5 (vs ₹66.3 in Q2 FY26) - 11.72% YoY decline
H1 FY27 Performance vs H1 FY26
Throughput Metrics (TEUs)
- Rail Vertical: 1,95,604 TEUs (vs 1,94,522 TEUs in H1 FY26) - 0.56% YoY growth
- CFS Vertical: 1,80,012 TEUs (vs 1,90,690 TEUs in H1 FY26) - 5.60% YoY decline
- Total Throughput: 3,75,616 TEUs (vs 3,85,212 TEUs in H1 FY26) - 2.49% YoY decline
Financial Metrics (₹ Crores)
- Total Revenue: ₹1,139.3 (vs ₹1,124.5 in H1 FY26) - 1.31% YoY growth
- EBIDTA: ₹253.0 (vs ₹246.5 in H1 FY26) - 2.64% YoY growth
- PBT: ₹149.9 (vs ₹140.4 in H1 FY26) - 6.77% YoY growth
- PAT: ₹109.8 (vs ₹128.5 in H1 FY26) - 14.55% YoY decline
Tax Regime Change
The Company transitioned into the new tax regime effective April 01, 2026, opting for the concessional tax regime under Section 115BAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This transition is subject to the condition that the Company shall not avail deductions under Section 80-IA.
Tax Impact Comparison
- Current year tax rate: 25.17%
- Previous year effective tax rate: 9.57% (due to availment of MAT credit)
- Current year cash outgo for tax payment: 18.88%
- Previous year cash outgo for tax payment: 17.47% (due to utilization of accumulated MAT credit in current year)
The Company states there is "insignificant increase in cash outgo for tax payment."
Management Commentary
Prem Kishan Dass Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, provided the following insights:
Container Business Performance: Strong recovery compared to Q1 with revenue growing by 12%, EBITDA by 15.3%, and PAT by 23% despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and subdued macroeconomic environment.
Operational Challenges: Container imbalances and erratic vessel schedules continued to pose challenges, with management noting that "without which our growth could have been even stronger."
Growth Opportunities:
- Commencement of EXIM operations at Ankleshwar
- Progress of upcoming Indore ICD
- Anticipated benefits from India's recently signed trade agreements
Snowman Logistics Update: Continuing network expansion with capacity expected to reach 175,000 pallets by mid-2027.
Company Overview
Gateway Distriparks Limited is described as an integrated inter-modal logistics service provider with:
- Network of 10 container terminals strategically located across India
- Operating fleet of 35 trainsets with 500 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 associate company Snowman Logistics Limited, offers cold chain logistics and 5PL distribution services
Additional Information
The revised press release is available on the company website at www.gatewaydistriparks.com