JSW Infrastructure Q4 & FY26 Results: Revenue Rises 20% to ₹5,361 Crore; Earnings Call Transcript Available

5 min read     Updated on 13 May 2026, 06:30 AM
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Navkar Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Infrastructure, reported FY26 consolidated revenue of ₹5,361 Crore (+20% YoY) and Operating EBITDA of ₹2,604 Crore (+15% YoY), with total cargo handled rising 4% to 122 MT. The company has multiple port expansion projects underway and targets FY27 Operating Revenue of ₹10,800 Crore and EBITDA of ₹5,000 Crore. The earnings call transcript from May 08, 2026 is now available on the Navkar Corporation website.

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Navkar Corporation Limited , a subsidiary of JSW Infrastructure, delivered a strong operational and financial performance in Q4 and FY26, with consolidated revenue from operations rising 20% to ₹5,361 Crore and Operating EBITDA growing 15% year-on-year to ₹2,604 Crore. Total cargo handled for FY26 stood at 122 MT, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase, with third-party cargo accounting for 48% of total volumes. The results presentation was filed with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, on May 08, 2026. Subsequently, on May 12, 2026, Navkar Corporation Limited announced that the transcript of the Earnings Conference Call held on May 08, 2026, conducted by its ultimate holding company JSW Infrastructure Limited, is now available on the company's website at www.navkarcorp.com .

FY26 Consolidated Financial Performance

JSW Infrastructure's full-year consolidated financials reflect broad-based growth across revenue and profitability metrics. The company's reported Profit Before Tax (PBT) for FY26 stood at ₹1,873 Crore compared to ₹1,803 Crore in FY25, while reported Profit After Tax (PAT) came in at ₹1,547 Crore versus ₹1,521 Crore in FY25. The following table summarises the key consolidated financial indicators:

Metric: FY26 FY25 Change
Revenue from Operations: ₹5,361 Crore +20% YoY
Operating EBITDA: ₹2,604 Crore +15% YoY
Reported PBT: ₹1,873 Crore ₹1,803 Crore
Reported PAT: ₹1,547 Crore ₹1,521 Crore
Total Cargo Handled: 122 MT 117 MT +4% YoY

For Q4 FY26 specifically, reported PBT stood at ₹498 Crore compared to ₹581 Crore in Q4 FY25, while reported PAT was ₹424 Crore versus ₹516 Crore in Q4 FY25. For Q4 FY26, underlying performance metrics were stated before considering an exceptional item of ₹68 Crore pertaining to an estimated loss from a fire incident at the Fujairah Liquid Terminal, ₹5 Crore towards employee costs pursuant to the implementation of the new Labour Code, and an unrealized forex loss of ₹43 Crore. For the full year FY26, the corresponding adjustments comprised the same ₹68 Crore exceptional item, ₹12 Crore towards employee costs, and an unrealized forex loss of ₹26 Crore.

Logistics Segment Performance

The logistics segment, which includes JSW Port Logistics and Navkar Corporation, reported revenue from operations of ₹714.5 Crore for FY26 and ₹227.8 Crore for Q4 FY26. Operating EBITDA for the segment stood at ₹141.8 Crore for FY26 (margin: 20%) and ₹63.7 Crore for Q4 FY26 (margin: 28%). The rail rakes business contributed ₹25 Crore in FY26 and ₹26 Crore in Q4 FY26. The table below presents the detailed logistics segment financials:

Particulars (₹ in Crore): Q4 FY26 FY26
Revenue from Operations: 227.8 714.5
Other Income: 2.6 6.3
Total Income: 230.5 720.9
Operating EBITDA: 63.7 141.8
Operating EBITDA %: 28% 20%
EBITDA: 66.4 148.1
Depreciation: 19.6 61.7
EBIT: 44.1 80.1

Operational Performance – Ports

JSW Infrastructure operates a total capacity of 183 mtpa across its strategically located port assets in India. The following table provides a comprehensive cargo-handled breakdown across all terminals for FY26 and FY25:

Legal Entity / Terminal: Q4 FY25 (MMT) Q4 FY26 (MMT) FY25 (MMT) FY26 (MMT)
JSW Infrastructure (Standalone): 0.52 0.67 2.43 2.99
Jaigarh Port: 4.92 5.26 19.85 20.27
Dharamtar Port: 6.12 6.43 23.14 24.53
South West Port (Goa): 1.80 2.20 6.36 8.55
Paradip, Iron Ore: 2.21 1.95 11.42 7.26
Paradip, Coal Exports: 5.35 5.69 18.93 19.01
Ennore Coal: 2.94 2.70 10.19 10.38
Ennore Bulk: 0.95 0.54 2.12 1.65
Mangalore Coal: 1.71 2.02 6.26 6.27
Mangalore Container: 0.54 0.60 2.38 2.49
PNP Port: 1.34 1.12 5.49 5.34
JNPA Liquid Terminal: 0.11 0.26 0.20 1.30
Tuticorin Dry Bulk: 0.85 1.46 0.85 4.99
Liquid Terminal UAE: 1.89 0.72 7.32 5.71
Port of Fujairah: 0.84
Total Cargo Handled: 31 32 117 122

Key Project Updates

JSW Infrastructure has multiple projects at various stages of development across new terminals, brownfield expansions, and port connectivity infrastructure.

New Terminals:

Project: Details
V.O. Chidambarana Port, Tuticorin: 7mtpa dry bulk berth; Capex ₹600 Crore; Foundation and Piling 100% completed; Civil work pertaining to Conveyor 90% completed; 1.46MT handled in Q4 FY26 and 4.43MT in FY26; completion expected H2 CY26
Mangalore Container Expansion: Capacity from 4.2 to 6mtpa; Capex ₹150 Crore; Empty Handler delivered and commissioned; Reach Stackers delivery expected Q1 FY27; completion expected Q2 FY27
Kolkata Container Terminal: 0.45 million TEUs (6.3mtpa); Capex ₹740 Crore; concession agreement signed September 2025; Mobile Harbour Cranes mobilized and Custom clearance received; interim operations expected to commence shortly; completion H1 FY28

Brownfield Expansions:

Project: Details
LPG at Jaigarh: 2mtpa capacity; Capex ₹900 Crore; PESO approval received for LPG Terminal, Pipelines and Jetty; Detailed Engineering work under progress; targeting completion FY2027
Expansion at Dharamtar & Jaigarh: 36mtpa combined (21mtpa Dharamtar + 15mtpa Jaigarh); Capex ₹2,359 Crore; Jaigarh – Civil work for Berths completed, Dredging 60% completed; Dharamtar – Berth Construction 48% completed, Substation building work 49% completed; targeting completion March 2027

Greenfield Ports & Connectivity:

Project: Details
Keni Port: 30mtpa greenfield deep-water port; Capex ₹4,119 Crore; concession agreement signed with Karnataka Maritime Board November 2023; EIA report finalized, awaited for CRZ recommendations; commercial operations expected FY2029
Jatadhar Port: 30mtpa capacity; Capex ₹3,050 Crore; concession agreement signed June 2025 by Anchor Customer; Pile foundation 80% completed; 7 million CBM dredging completed; construction to be completed by March 2027
Slurry Pipeline (Odisha): 302KM pipeline, 30mtpa; Capex ₹4,000 Crore; 247km welding (82%) and 235km lowering (78%) completed; long-term Take or Pay Agreement with JSW Steel in place; completion by March 2027

Guidance for FY27 and FY28

JSW Infrastructure has provided forward-looking guidance for its consolidated operations. The company targets consolidated Operating Revenue of ₹10,800 Crore and Operating EBITDA of ₹5,000 Crore, reflecting its growth roadmap anchored by capacity additions and logistics expansion. The ports business guidance excludes future privatization bids.

Historical Stock Returns for Navkar Corporation

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With third-party cargo already at 48% of total volumes, what is JSW Infrastructure's target mix between captive JSW Group cargo and external clients by FY28?

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JSW Infrastructure May 2026 Investor Presentation: 122 MT Cargo Handled, Revenue Rises 20% in FY26

5 min read     Updated on 12 May 2026, 03:37 AM
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JSW Infrastructure's May 2026 investor presentation, disclosed by subsidiary Navkar Corporation on May 11, 2026, highlights FY26 total cargo of 122 MT (+4% YoY), consolidated revenue of ₹5,361 Crore (+20%), and Operating EBITDA of ₹2,604 Crore (+15% YoY). The company is executing a large capex programme spanning new terminals, brownfield expansions, and greenfield ports, with FY28 guidance set at ₹10,800 Crore operating revenue and ₹5,000 Crore Operating EBITDA.

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Navkar Corporation Limited, a listed subsidiary of JSW Infrastructure Limited, disclosed the latter's May 2026 corporate investor presentation to the stock exchanges on May 11, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The presentation provides a comprehensive overview of JSW Infrastructure's operational performance, financial results, capital project pipeline, and strategic growth roadmap.

FY26 Operational and Financial Highlights

JSW Infrastructure reported strong operational and financial performance for FY26. Total cargo handled reached 122 MT, reflecting a 4% increase year-on-year, with third-party cargo contributing 48% of total volumes. The following table summarises the key consolidated financial metrics:

Metric: FY26 FY25 Change
Total Cargo Handled: 122 MT 117 MT +4% YoY
Revenue from Operations: ₹5,361 Crore +20%
Operating EBITDA: ₹2,604 Crore +15% YoY
Reported PAT: ₹1,547 Crore ₹1,521 Crore
Reported PBT: ₹1,873 Crore ₹1,803 Crore

Note: Adjusted PAT for FY26 is before considering an exceptional item of ₹68 crore loss from the fire incident at the Fujairah Liquid Terminal, ₹12 crore towards employee costs pursuant to the implementation of new Labour Code, and unrealized forex loss of ₹26 crore.

Cargo Handled Across Key Terminals

The presentation provides a detailed breakdown of cargo handled (in MMT) across JSW Infrastructure's Indian and overseas operations for Q4 FY26 and full-year FY26:

Terminal: Q4 FY25 Q4 FY26 FY25 FY26
Jaigarh Port: 4.92 5.26 19.85 20.27
Dharamtar Port: 6.12 6.43 23.14 24.53
South West Port (Goa): 1.80 2.20 6.36 8.55
Paradip, Iron Ore: 2.21 1.95 11.42 7.26
Paradip, Coal Exports: 5.35 5.69 18.93 19.01
Ennore Coal: 2.94 2.70 10.19 10.38
Ennore Bulk: 0.95 0.54 2.12 1.65
Mangalore Coal: 1.71 2.02 6.26 6.27
Mangalore Container: 0.54 0.60 2.38 2.49
PNP Port: 1.34 1.12 5.49 5.34
JNPA Liquid Terminal: 0.11 0.26 0.20 1.30
Tuticorin Dry Bulk: 0.85 1.46 0.85 4.99
Liquid Terminal UAE: 1.89 0.72 7.32 5.71
Port of Fujairah: 0.84
Total: 31 32 117 122

Key Capital Projects in Progress

JSW Infrastructure is executing a multi-project capital expenditure programme across new terminals, brownfield expansions, and port connectivity infrastructure. Key updates include:

New Terminals:

  • V.O. Chidambarana Port, Tuticorin: Construction of a 7 mtpa dry bulk berth with estimated capex of ₹600 Crore; foundation and piling 100% completed and civil work pertaining to conveyor is 90% completed; cargo handled through interim operations stood at 1.46 MT in Q4 FY26 and 4.43 MT in FY26; expected completion by H2 CY26.
  • Kolkata Container Terminal: Capacity of 0.45 million TEUs (6.3 mtpa) with estimated capex of ₹740 Crore; concession agreement signed in September 2025; Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) mobilized and custom clearance received; interim operations expected to commence shortly; expected completion in H1 FY28.

Brownfield Expansions:

  • Expansion at Dharamtar & Jaigarh: Combined capacity expansion of 36 mtpa — Dharamtar (21 mtpa) and Jaigarh (15 mtpa) — with estimated capex of ₹2,359 Crore; targeting completion by March 2027. At Jaigarh, civil work relating to berths is completed and dredging work is 60% completed. At Dharamtar, berth construction is 48% completed, substation building work is 49% completed, and prefabricated structure for substation is 40% received at site and 30% erected.
  • LPG Terminal at Jaigarh: Capacity of 2 mtpa with estimated capex of ₹900 Crore; PESO approval received; detailed engineering work under progress; targeting completion during FY2027.
  • Mangalore Container Expansion: Capacity expansion from 4.2 to 6 mtpa with estimated capex of ₹150 Crore; empty handler delivered and commissioned; reach stackers delivery expected in Q1 FY27; expected completion by Q2 FY27.

Greenfield Ports:

  • Keni Port: 30 mtpa all-weather multi-cargo deep water port with estimated capex of ₹4,119 Crore; Environment Internal Assessment (EIA) report finalized, awaited for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) recommendations; commercial operations expected to commence in FY2029.
  • Jatadhar Port: 30 mtpa capacity with estimated capex of ₹3,050 Crore; concession agreement signed in June 2025 by the anchor customer; pile foundation work 80% completed; 7 million cubic meter (CBM) dredging completed; construction targeted for completion by March 2027.

Port Connectivity:

  • Slurry Pipeline Project (30 mtpa): 302 KM pipeline in Odisha (Nuagaon to Jagatsinghpur) with estimated capex of ₹4,000 Crore; 247 km of welding (82%) and 235 km of lowering (78%) completed; long-term Take or Pay Agreement with JSW Steel in place; construction targeted for completion by March 2027.

FY27 and FY28 Guidance

The presentation outlines consolidated financial guidance for the upcoming fiscal years:

Metric: FY27E FY28E
Operating Revenue: ₹10,800 Crore
Operating EBITDA: ₹5,000 Crore

Note: Ports business guidance does not include future privatisation bids. Figures represent Operating Revenue and Operating EBITDA.

Logistics Presence and Infrastructure Assets

JSW Infrastructure's total operational port capacity stands at 183 mtpa across its strategically located Indian assets. The company's logistics segment, which includes Navkar Corporation and GCT, is supported by key equipment comprising 3,221 domestic standard containers, 602 trailers for last-mile delivery, 42 rakes (including 6 on lease), and 6 RTG cranes. Logistics land parcels are held at Panvel, Maharashtra (143 acres total) and Morbi, Gujarat (140 acres total), aggregating 283 acres across both locations.

Sustainability Highlights

On the sustainability front, JSW Infrastructure has been rated "Low Risk" and holds a CDP Management Level "A-" rating for Climate Change. The company tracks specific energy consumption, GHG emission intensity, and specific freshwater consumption as key environmental performance indicators, with FY26 figures noted as unaudited pending completion of audit.

Historical Stock Returns for Navkar Corporation

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-3.86%-0.56%-5.77%-4.81%-12.10%+103.54%

How will JSW Infrastructure's planned capacity additions from Jatadhar Port and Keni Port greenfield projects impact its competitive positioning against Adani Ports in the Indian port sector by FY29?

Given that third-party cargo already contributes 48% of total volumes, what is JSW Infrastructure's strategy to further diversify its customer base beyond JSW Group entities to reduce concentration risk?

With the Fujairah Liquid Terminal fire incident causing an exceptional loss and a significant volume decline from 7.32 MMT to 5.71 MMT in FY26, what remediation and insurance recovery timeline can investors expect for the UAE operations?

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