KEC International Reports Record FY26 Revenue, Profitability and Order Intake
KEC International reported its highest-ever FY26 consolidated revenues of Rs 23,506 crore (+8% YoY) and operating PAT of Rs 650 crore (+18% YoY), driven by strong T&D business execution. The company achieved a record order intake of Rs 25,280 crore with the combined order book and L1 position exceeding Rs 40,000 crore, while the board recommended a dividend of Rs 5.50 per equity share for FY26.

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KEC International , a global infrastructure EPC major and an RPG Group Company, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4 FY26) and full year (FY26) ended March 31, 2026, delivering its highest-ever revenues, order intake, and profitability. The company reported record consolidated revenues of Rs 23,506 crore for FY26, an 8% growth over Rs 21,847 crore in FY25, while operating PAT grew 18% year-on-year to Rs 650 crore. The T&D business was a key driver, with its contribution to revenues increasing significantly to 68% from 59% in the previous year.
Consolidated Financial Performance
The full-year consolidated results reflect broad-based improvement in profitability metrics, even as Q4 FY26 saw some moderation compared to Q4 FY25. The following table presents the consolidated financial highlights:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | Rs 6,390 crore | Rs 6,872 crore | Rs 23,506 crore | Rs 21,847 crore |
| EBITDA: | Rs 448 crore | Rs 539 crore | Rs 1,659 crore | Rs 1,504 crore |
| EBITDA Margin: | 7.03% | 7.84% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Interest as % to Revenue: | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| Operating PBT: | Rs 258 crore | Rs 342 crore | Rs 848 crore | Rs 704 crore |
| Operating PBT Margin: | 4.0% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Operating PAT: | Rs 193 crore | Rs 268 crore | Rs 650 crore | Rs 553 crore |
| Operating PAT Margin: | 3.0% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| PBT (with Exceptional Item): | Rs 258 crore | Rs 342 crore | Rs 789 crore | Rs 727 crore |
| PBT Margin (with Exceptional Item): | 4.0% | 5.0% | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| PAT (with Exceptional Item): | Rs 193 crore | Rs 268 crore | Rs 606 crore | Rs 571 crore |
| PAT Margin (with Exceptional Item): | 3.0% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
Exceptional items for the consolidated results include a provision of Rs 59 crore made in Q3 FY26 towards the new labour code, and income of Rs 24 crore from an arbitration award recognised in Q1 FY25.
Standalone Financial Performance
On a standalone basis, revenue for FY26 stood at Rs 19,047 crore compared to Rs 19,178 crore in FY25. It is noted that effective January 1, 2025, the Cables business was transferred into a wholly owned subsidiary, KEC Asian Cables Limited, and its financials ceased to be part of standalone numbers. On a like-to-like basis, excluding Cables financials for 9M FY25, standalone revenue growth stands at 6% for FY26.
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | Rs 5,260 crore | Rs 6,048 crore | Rs 19,047 crore | Rs 19,178 crore |
| EBITDA: | Rs 273 crore | Rs 352 crore | Rs 1,054 crore | Rs 1,037 crore |
| EBITDA Margin: | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Interest as % to Revenue: | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Operating PBT: | Rs 129 crore | Rs 208 crore | Rs 418 crore | Rs 394 crore |
| Operating PBT Margin: | 2.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| PBT (with Exceptional Item): | Rs 295 crore | Rs 208 crore | Rs 531 crore | Rs 418 crore |
| PBT Margin (with Exceptional Item): | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| PAT (with Exceptional Item): | Rs 247 crore | Rs 161 crore | Rs 428 crore | Rs 324 crore |
| PAT Margin (with Exceptional Item): | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Standalone exceptional items include a provision of Rs 52 crore made in Q3 FY26 towards the new labour code, income of Rs 166 crore towards reversal of impairment of SAE Towers subsidiary in Q4 FY26, and income of Rs 24 crore from an arbitration award recognised in Q1 FY25.
Order Intake, Order Book and Net Debt
KEC International recorded an all-time high consolidated order intake of Rs 25,280 crore in FY26, further bolstered by orders of over Rs 1,000 crore secured in FY27 till date. The order book as on March 31, 2026 stood at Rs 36,267 crore, with the combined order book and L1 position exceeding Rs 40,000 crore.
On the debt and working capital front:
- Net Debt including Acceptances stood at Rs 6,722 crore as on March 31, 2026, a reduction of Rs 84 crore compared to December 31, 2025. A spillover of collections of approximately Rs 450 crore was realised in the first week of April 2026.
- Net Working Capital (NWC) stood at 137 days as on March 31, 2026, compared to 135 days as on December 31, 2025.
Dividend
The board recommended a dividend of Rs 5.50 per equity share, representing 275% of the face value of Rs 2 per share for FY26.
Management Commentary
Mr. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd., stated: "We achieved our highest-ever Revenues, Profitability and Order Intake during the year, despite a challenging operating environment especially in Q4. The record performance was driven by robust execution in our T&D business, with its contribution to revenues increasing significantly to 68% from 59% last year. Profitability also improved considerably, with operating PBT growing by 21% and operating PAT growing by 18% YoY. Our order book has been substantially strengthened through multiple strategic wins, taking the combined order book and L1 position beyond Rs. 40,000 crore. Despite the uncertain operating environment, our robust order book and healthy tender pipeline position us well to deliver sustained growth in the coming quarters."
Historical Stock Returns for KEC International
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -11.11% | -18.47% | -13.75% | -38.40% | -39.34% | +24.69% |
How will KEC International's heavy reliance on T&D business (68% of revenues) expose it to sector-specific risks if government infrastructure spending slows or power sector reforms stall?
With net working capital at 137 days and net debt of Rs 6,722 crore, what is KEC's realistic timeline and strategy for achieving meaningful debt reduction in FY27?
Given the Q4 FY26 revenue and margin moderation, what specific operational or macroeconomic headwinds could persist into FY27 and impact the company's ability to convert its Rs 40,000 crore order book into profitable revenues?


































