Solar Industries India Limited has delivered a landmark performance in FY26, reporting its highest-ever quarterly and annual sales of ₹3053cr and ₹9838cr respectively, driven by strong momentum in its international and defence businesses. The company also posted record quarterly and annual EBITDA and PAT, comfortably surpassing its annual EBITDA margin guidance. Building on this performance, Solar Industries has raised its FY27 revenue guidance by 42% to ₹14,000cr while maintaining current margins.
Record Quarterly and Full-Year Financial Performance
Solar Industries delivered broad-based growth across all key financial metrics in both Q4 and the full year FY26. The following table provides a comprehensive snapshot of the company's performance:
| Metric: |
Q4 FY26 |
Q4 FY25 |
Change |
FY26 |
FY25 |
Change |
| Net Revenue (₹ cr): |
3053 |
2167 |
↑ 41% |
9838 |
7540 |
↑ 30% |
| EBITDA (₹ cr): |
870 |
546 |
↑ 59% |
2750 |
2031 |
↑ 35% |
| EBITDA Margin (%): |
28.51% |
25.21% |
↑ 330 bps |
27.95% |
26.94% |
↑ 101 bps |
| PBT (₹ cr): |
759 |
464 |
↑ 64% |
2365 |
1739 |
↑ 36% |
| PAT (₹ cr): |
556 |
346 |
↑ 61% |
1737 |
1288 |
↑ 35% |
| PAT Margin (%): |
18.21% |
15.98% |
↑ 223 bps |
17.65% |
17.08% |
↑ 57 bps |
The detailed quarterly cost structure further illustrates the company's operational efficiency. Material consumed stood at ₹1522cr in Q4 FY26 (49.84% of net sales), compared to ₹1178cr (54.37%) in Q4 FY25, reflecting a significant improvement of 453 bps. Employee costs were ₹253cr (8.27% of net sales) and other expenses were ₹453cr (14.83% of net sales) in Q4 FY26. For the full year FY26, material consumed was ₹4894cr (49.74% of net sales), employee costs were ₹845cr (8.59%), and other expenses were ₹1477cr (15.02%).
Mr. Manish Nuwal, Managing Director & CEO, commented: "We are happy to report that Solar Industries India Limited has delivered a landmark performance, clocking its highest-ever quarterly and annual sales of ₹3053cr and ₹9838cr respectively, despite no growth in domestic mining market. These numbers were propelled by strong sales from international and defence businesses, relentless focus on our high-value chain products and operational efficiencies."
Defence Business Nearly Doubles; International Business Grows 32%
The defence segment emerged as a standout performer, with revenue surging 134% in Q4 to reach ₹1008cr and growing 94% for the full year to a record ₹2634cr. The international business also registered strong growth of 32% year-on-year, reflecting Solar Industries' expanding global footprint across 90+ countries. The following table presents the quarterly and annual customer-wise revenue breakdown:
| Customer: |
Q4 FY26 (₹ cr) |
% of Sales |
Q4 FY25 (₹ cr) |
% of Sales |
Change YoY |
| CIL: |
269 |
09% |
286 |
13% |
(6%) |
| Non-CIL & Institutional: |
316 |
10% |
312 |
14% |
1% |
| Housing & Infra: |
448 |
15% |
357 |
16% |
25% |
| International: |
1006 |
33% |
764 |
36% |
32% |
| Defence: |
1008 |
33% |
430 |
20% |
134% |
| Others: |
6 |
0% |
18 |
1% |
(67%) |
| Total: |
3053 |
|
2167 |
|
41% |
| Customer: |
FY26 (₹ cr) |
% of Sales |
FY25 (₹ cr) |
% of Sales |
Change YoY |
| CIL: |
924 |
09% |
960 |
13% |
(4%) |
| Non-CIL & Institutional: |
1222 |
12% |
1118 |
15% |
9% |
| Housing & Infra: |
1197 |
12% |
1158 |
15% |
3% |
| International: |
3815 |
39% |
2900 |
38% |
32% |
| Defence: |
2634 |
27% |
1355 |
18% |
94% |
| Others: |
46 |
1% |
49 |
1% |
(6%) |
| Total: |
9838 |
|
7540 |
|
30% |
Mr. Nuwal noted: "Our Defence business has nearly doubled, delivering outstanding growth with revenue surging 134% in Q4 and 94% for the full year, to reach record highs of ₹1008cr and ₹2634cr, respectively. A robust sales pipeline, coupled with strong execution capabilities, positions us well to sustain this momentum." On the international front, he added: "Solar's international business has performed very well and as a result registered a 32% YOY growth. Solar's ability in establishing strong relationships with its customers as a trusted partner underscores the company's strength in identifying and capitalizing on global opportunities."
Borrowing and Capital Expenditure
Solar Industries' balance sheet metrics reflect the scale of its investment activity. The company's total debt stood at ₹1468cr in FY26, compared to ₹946cr in FY25, while net debt was ₹867cr versus a net cash position of ₹276cr in the prior year. The net debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.13 and the net debt-to-EBITDA ratio at 0.32. Capital expenditure for FY26 was ₹1556cr, up from ₹1182cr in FY25.
| Particulars: |
FY26 |
FY25 |
| Total Debt (₹ cr): |
1468 |
946 |
| Net Debt (₹ cr): |
867 |
(276) |
| Net Debt/Equity Ratio: |
0.13 |
— |
| Net Debt/EBITDA Ratio: |
0.32 |
— |
| Capex (₹ cr): |
1556 |
1182 |
FY27 Guidance: Revenue, Capex, and Defence Targets Raised
Backed by a strong order book of ₹21,300cr and robust opportunities across all verticals, Solar Industries has issued upgraded guidance for FY27. The company has raised its revenue guidance by 42% to ₹14,000cr and has planned capital expenditure of ₹2,050cr for FY27. The company has also invested ₹2,700+ crore over the last two years to support its growth plans. The defence segment is targeted to cross ₹4,500cr in revenue in FY27, up from ₹2,634cr in FY26. The following table outlines the key guidance parameters:
| Parameter: |
FY27 Guidance |
FY26 Actual |
| Revenue Target: |
₹14,000 Crore |
₹9,838 Crore |
| Revenue Guidance Increase: |
42% |
— |
| Capex Guidance: |
₹2,050 Crore |
₹1,556 Crore |
| Defence Revenue Target: |
₹4,500 Crore |
₹2,634 Crore |
| Export Growth Target: |
30% |
— |
| Order Book: |
₹21,300 Crore |
— |
Mr. Nuwal stated: "In FY26, we delivered ~30% revenue growth and surpassed our annual EBITDA guidance. This performance reinforces our confidence in the scalability of our business. Backed by a strong order book of ₹21,300cr and robust opportunities across all verticals, we are targeting to achieve around ₹14,000cr revenue in FY27 while maintaining current margins." The company's recent expansion into Northern and Western India, along with upcoming plants in the East and South, is expected to further strengthen its domestic footprint.
Shareholding Pattern
As per the latest shareholding data, promoters hold 73.15% of Solar Industries. The remaining shareholding is distributed across institutional and public investors as detailed below:
| Category: |
Shareholding (%) |
| Promoters: |
73.15% |
| Mutual Funds & AIF: |
12.18% |
| FII & FPI: |
6.60% |
| Public & Others: |
6.36% |
| Other Bodies Corporate: |
1.22% |
| Insurance Companies: |
0.49% |
Among mutual funds, SBI-MF holds 3.59%, Kotak Fund 2.85%, Axis 1.17%, and others 4.57%. Among FIIs, Vanguard holds 1.16%, iShares 1.07%, and others 4.37%.
Dividend Proposed for FY26-27
Reflecting confidence in its financial health and commitment to shareholders, Solar Industries has proposed a dividend of ₹11 per share for FY26-27, up from ₹10 per share in the previous year.
| Parameter: |
Details |
| Proposed Dividend (FY26-27): |
₹11 per share |
| Previous Dividend: |
₹10 per share |