STL Board Approves Strong FY26 Results with Revenue Growth of 18.8%
Sterlite Technologies' Board of Directors approved strong FY26 financial results with revenue growth of 18.8% to INR 4,745 crore and EBITDA margins of 13.2%. The company reported a transformative 110% surge in order intake and authorized fund raising through various financial instruments including equity shares and convertible securities.

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Sterlite Technologies announced that its Board of Directors approved the audited financial results for FY26 at a meeting held on April 29, 2026. The company reported revenue of INR 4,745 crore for FY26, representing 18.8% year-on-year growth, with Q4 FY26 revenue of INR 1,441 crore showing 14.7% quarter-on-quarter growth.
Board Meeting Outcomes
The Board meeting, which commenced at 9:30 AM and concluded in the afternoon, approved several key items including the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY26. The statutory auditors, M/s. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP, issued an unmodified audit opinion on the financial results.
| Key Decisions: | Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Results: | Audited standalone and consolidated results approved |
| Dividend Recommendation: | No dividend recommended for FY26 |
| Fund Raising Authorization: | Approved raising funds through various instruments |
| Meeting Duration: | 9:30 AM to afternoon on April 29, 2026 |
Financial Performance Highlights
The company achieved EBITDA of INR 628 crore for FY26 with margins of 13.2%, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of sequential margin improvement. Q4 FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 218 crore with margins of 15.1%, driven by higher utilization and improved product mix.
| Financial Metrics: | FY26 | FY25 | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (INR Cr): | 4,745 | 3,996 | 1,441 | 1,052 |
| EBITDA (INR Cr): | 628 | 452 | 218 | 146 |
| EBITDA Margin: | 13.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% | 13.9% |
Strategic Growth Drivers
The year was characterized by a transformative 110% surge in order intake over FY25, indicating strong revenue visibility. The open order book at the end of FY26 stands at INR 7,309 crore, supported by large-scale data-centre and telecom projects across key markets including North America, Europe, and India. The AI Data Centre business emerged as a key growth engine during the year.
Fund Raising Authorization
The Board authorized raising funds through various instruments including equity shares, equity-linked instruments, convertible securities, non-convertible securities, or combinations thereof. The fund raising may be executed through private placement, qualified institutional placements, further public issues, preferential allotments, rights issues, or any combination of these methods.
Innovation and Market Position
During FY26, the company established partnerships with global customers including Colt, Netomnia, Mynet, SLICFiber, and Swoop. Key innovations included the launch of Neuralis for AI-Data Centres, India's first Hollow Core Fibre cable, and expansion of the IBR portfolio in the U.S. The company's total patent count stands at 780+.
Historical Stock Returns for Sterlite Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.59% | +7.09% | +60.22% | +155.68% | +336.63% | +22.65% |
How will the 110% surge in order intake and INR 7,309 crore order book translate into revenue growth sustainability beyond FY27?
What specific impact could the AI Data Centre business expansion have on Sterlite's market positioning against global competitors?
Will the authorized fund raising initiative signal potential major acquisitions or capacity expansion in key international markets?


































