Financial Performance Highlights

Standalone Performance:

  • Q4 FY26 Revenue from Operations: INR133 crores (vs. INR70 crores in Q4 FY25, +89% YoY)
  • Full Year FY26 Revenue: INR313 crores (vs. INR212 crores in FY25, +48% YoY)
  • Full Year FY26 Profit After Tax: INR12.44 crores

Consolidated Performance:

  • Q4 FY26 Revenue from Operations: INR192 crores (vs. INR78 crores in Q4 FY25, +146% YoY)
  • Full Year FY26 Revenue: INR358 crores
  • Full Year FY26 Profit After Tax: INR12.76 crores

Key Operational and Strategic Updates

Business Performance Context:

  • FY2026 marked by strong commercial momentum and transformative capital market milestone
  • Q4 FY26 achieved highest quarterly standalone and consolidated revenue in company history
  • Performance driven by international market strategy and execution capabilities
  • Business operated against backdrop of elevated global volatility including geopolitical disruptions, currency fluctuations, supply chain pressures, and higher freight costs
  • West Asia crisis added to logistics costs and currency uncertainty in key markets
  • Demand for construction and mining equipment remained resilient due to infrastructure spending, industrial capex, and replacement demand across emerging markets

Geographic Diversification:

  • Export-led business model provides access to diversified international markets
  • Active presence across Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and other geographies
  • South Africa emerged as strong contributor during the year
  • Markets served include Mexico, Australia, UK, Europe, and various African countries
  • Conscious strategy to diversify product and customer base to mitigate geopolitical risks

Strategic Initiatives:

  • Positioned inventory closer to international markets and customers to improve delivery capability and customer responsiveness
  • Group maintained strategically positioned inventory exceeding INR50 crores as of March 31, 2026
  • Inventory intended to improve delivery timelines, enhance customer responsiveness, and support retail-oriented opportunities
  • Onboarded experienced senior professionals across global operations, international sales, and regional leadership roles
  • Organizational restructuring with elevation of Abhinav Jain to Managing Director and CEO

HexL Brand Development:

  • Continued investment in product development, dealer network expansion, and market establishment activities for HexL brand
  • FY26 HexL contribution: 5% of consolidated revenue (4.9-5%), 7% of standalone revenue
  • Target for FY27: Increase HexL contribution to 11-12% of revenue
  • Unit sales target for FY27: Approximately 150 units
  • Long-term target margins for HexL: 12-14% PAT
  • Initial margins lower due to volumes, marketing costs, promotions, and inventory holding costs

Capital Market Activity:

  • Successful listing on BSE and NSE was defining event for the company
  • IPO proceeds deployed toward international market development, inventory positioning, team building, organizational strengthening, and brand building
  • Consolidated net worth increased from INR86 crores to INR194 crores post-IPO
  • Strengthened balance sheet enhanced banking relationships and working capital access

Market Context and Business Model

Market Size Opportunity:

  • Total market size: INR1 lakh crores or USD133 billion for used construction equipment (per CareEdge 2024 report)
  • Expected to grow to INR16 lakh crores or USD177 billion globally
  • Company claims largest market share among Indian companies exporting used construction equipment

Business Model Composition:

  • 5% revenue from HexL branded products (consolidated basis)
  • 62% revenue from customized machines of other brands
  • 35% revenue from refurbished used construction equipment
  • 97% of revenue derived from exports
  • Company recognized as three-star export house by Government of India

Working Capital and Cash Flow:

  • Increase in working capital attributable to higher business volumes, overseas inventory positioning, and longer export operating cycles
  • Current working capital: INR300-350 crores
  • Working capital requirement: Approximately INR200-250 crores for every INR100 crores revenue growth
  • Cash conversion cycle currently extended due to brand building initiatives and market penetration
  • Expect improvement in cash conversion cycle in subsequent years as brand establishes

Management Outlook and Guidance

Revenue Targets:

  • Vision and target of INR600-700 crores revenue in next 2.5-3 years
  • No specific guidance for FY27 due to current geopolitical uncertainty

Growth Drivers:

  • Middle East reconstruction expected to be strong demand driver
  • Mexico showing strong quarter performance and growth opportunities
  • South Africa and other African markets providing sustainable offset
  • Market diversification strategy proving beneficial during geopolitical disruptions

Profitability Factors:

  • Profitability impacted in FY26 by higher employee benefit expenses, organizational costs, HexL investments, and elevated logistics expenses
  • Expect profitability improvement with normalization of Middle East market and logistics costs
  • Medium-term target: 5-7% PAT on consolidated level
  • Used construction equipment target margins: 12-14% PAT
  • New construction equipment of other brands: 2-4% margins

Competitive Advantages:

  • Family legacy of 50+ years in mining construction equipment space
  • Mechanical engineering expertise of management team
  • Established trust and reputation in export markets
  • Diversified geographic presence reducing market-specific risks

Risk Factors and Challenges

Geopolitical Impact:

  • Strait of Hormuz situation affecting revenue visibility
  • West Asia crisis impacting logistics costs and currency uncertainty
  • Geopolitical disruptions affecting international trade flows

Operational Challenges:

  • Higher freight costs due to geopolitical disruptions
  • Currency fluctuations affecting operations
  • Supply chain pressures
  • Working capital intensity of business model

Market Factors:

  • Capital availability as limiting factor for growth
  • Competitive landscape with potential new entrants
  • Macroeconomic factors beyond company control

Inventory Management

Strategic Inventory:

  • Overseas inventory positioning strategy
  • 70% of overseas inventory available for retail market opportunities
  • 30% allocated for customers pending order confirmation
  • Inventory turnover ratio not specifically quantified but actively monitored

Geographic Presence:

  • Offices in Dubai and Kissimmee, Florida, USA
  • No immediate plans for additional overseas hubs or subsidiaries
  • Open to new opportunities as they arise across 80-100 countries

Customer Base

Customer Composition:

  • Large majority of customers are repeat customers
  • Business model primarily wholesale with some retail opportunities
  • Focus on acquiring new customers for further diversification
  • Strong customer relationships built on trust and product quality