Shakti Pumps Q1FY26 revenue rises to ₹858.67 cr but profit drops
Shakti Pumps' Q1FY26 results show strong revenue growth to ₹858.67 crore but a sharp decline in net profit to ₹51.59 crore as costs outpaced sales. Both standalone and consolidated metrics reflect margin pressure despite higher top-line figures.

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Shakti Pumps reported a mixed set of financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY26), with consolidated revenue registering strong year-on-year growth even as profitability and operating margins declined significantly. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on July 24, 2026, highlighting a notable divergence between top-line expansion and bottom-line performance driven by cost pressures.
Revenue Performance
Shakti Pumps posted consolidated revenue from operations of ₹858.67 crore in Q1FY26, a substantial increase compared to ₹622.50 crore recorded in the same quarter of the previous year (Q1FY25). This growth reflects a meaningful improvement in the company's top-line scale. Standalone revenue from operations stood at ₹816.28 crore, up from ₹605.51 crore in the year-ago period.
Profitability and Margin Pressure
Despite the revenue growth, the company's profitability came under significant pressure. Consolidated net profit for the quarter fell to ₹51.59 crore from ₹96.83 crore in Q1FY25. The decline is consistent with sharp compression at the operating level. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) declined to approximately ₹83.10 crore (derived from profit before tax and finance costs) from a higher base in the prior year, with the EBITDA margin contracting significantly. Standalone profit after tax dropped to ₹42.99 crore from ₹94.41 crore year-on-year.
The following table summarizes the key consolidated financial metrics for Q1 on a year-on-year basis:
| Metric: | Q1FY26 | Q1FY25 | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations: | ₹858.67 crore | ₹622.50 crore | Higher |
| Total Income: | ₹869.01 crore | ₹624.40 crore | Higher |
| Total Expenses: | ₹797.96 crore | ₹494.74 crore | Higher |
| Profit before tax: | ₹71.05 crore | ₹129.66 crore | Lower |
| Consolidated Net Profit: | ₹51.59 crore | ₹96.83 crore | Lower |
| EPS (Basic): | ₹4.18 | ₹8.05 | Lower |
Segment Performance
The India segment contributed ₹852.15 crore to segment revenue, up from ₹617.49 crore in Q1FY25. Overseas subsidiaries generated ₹34.95 crore in revenue, compared to ₹31.09 crore in the corresponding period last year. The India segment reported a profit before finance costs and tax of ₹77.93 crore, down from ₹135.76 crore previously, indicating margin erosion in the domestic market despite volume growth.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between revenue growth and profit decline suggests that input costs or operational expenses rose at a faster pace than sales prices. With total expenses jumping to ₹797.96 crore from ₹494.74 crore, while revenue grew by roughly 38%, the company faced significant margin headwinds. This pattern indicates that top-line expansion did not translate into proportional bottom-line gains, warranting close monitoring of cost management strategies in subsequent quarters.
Key Highlights
- Consolidated Revenue grew to ₹858.67 crore from ₹622.50 crore YoY
- Standalone Revenue rose to ₹816.28 crore from ₹605.51 crore YoY
- Consolidated Net Profit fell to ₹51.59 crore from ₹96.83 crore YoY
- Standalone Net Profit declined to ₹42.99 crore from ₹94.41 crore YoY
- EPS (Basic) decreased to ₹4.18 from ₹8.05 per share
Historical Stock Returns for Shakti Pumps
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.79% | +0.50% | -2.55% | -13.45% | -39.74% | +340.39% |
What specific cost drivers, such as raw material inflation or logistics expenses, are primarily responsible for the disproportionate rise in total expenses compared to revenue growth?
How does Shakti Pumps plan to address the significant EBITDA margin contraction in the upcoming quarters to restore profitability levels seen in Q1FY25?
Will the company consider implementing price hikes in the domestic market to offset input cost pressures, and what is the risk of volume erosion from such a strategy?


































