STL Networks Q4 FY26: Revenue Rises to ₹2.03B but Net Loss Widens to ₹469M YoY
STL Networks filed audited FY26 results with Q4 revenue rising to ₹2.03B and EBITDA improving to ₹67M, though consolidated net loss widened to ₹469M from ₹210M YoY. The company raised INR 100 crores via non-convertible securities with no deviation in fund utilisation, and reappointed KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP as auditor effective April 1, 2026 for FY2026-27.

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STL Networks Limited has filed its audited standalone and consolidated annual financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 33 and Regulation 52 read with Regulation 63(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The audit was conducted by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (Firm Registration Number: 012754N/N500016), which issued unmodified opinions on both the standalone and consolidated financial results. The reports were signed by Partner Sachin Parekh (Membership Number: 107038) in Mumbai on May 07, 2026.
Q4 Financial Performance
STL Networks reported a mixed set of quarterly results, with revenue and operating profitability improving year-on-year even as the net loss widened significantly. The key Q4 metrics are summarised below:
| Metric: | Q4 Current | Q4 Previous (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | ₹2.03B | ₹1.81B |
| EBITDA: | ₹67M | ₹54M |
| EBITDA Margin: | 3.24% | 2.99% |
| Consolidated Net Loss: | ₹469M | ₹210M |
While revenue grew and EBITDA improved both in absolute terms and as a margin, the consolidated net loss for Q4 widened to ₹469M from ₹210M in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Standalone Financial Results
The standalone audit covers the financial results of STL Networks for the year ended March 31, 2026, including the standalone Balance Sheet and the standalone statement of cash flows as at and for that date. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP confirmed that the standalone financial results give a true and fair view of the net loss and other comprehensive income of the Company, in conformity with Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. The auditors noted that the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 represent balancing figures between the audited full-year figures and the published unaudited year-to-date figures up to the third quarter, which were subject to limited review.
Consolidated Financial Results and Group Structure
The consolidated financial results cover STL Networks as the Holding Company, along with its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entity, for the year ended March 31, 2026. The entities included in the consolidated results are detailed below:
| Sr. No.: | Entity Name | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | STL Networks Limited | Holding Company |
| 2. | Sterlite Technologies UK Ventures Limited | Subsidiary |
| 3. | STL UK Holdco Limited | Subsidiary |
| 4. | Clearcomm Group Limited | Step Down Subsidiary |
| 5. | Sterlite Conduspar Industrial Ltda (Consolidated till April 16, 2025) | Jointly Controlled Entity |
Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP confirmed that the consolidated financial results give a true and fair view of the net loss and other comprehensive loss of the Group and its jointly controlled entity for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Subsidiary Financials Audited by Other Auditors
Three subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial results were audited by other auditors. The key financial data for these subsidiaries, as considered in the consolidated results, is summarised below:
| Metric: | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets (as at March 31, 2026): | INR 324.62 crores |
| Net Assets (as at March 31, 2026): | INR (259.06) crores |
| Total Revenues (year ended March 31, 2026): | INR 107.79 crores |
| Total Net Loss After Tax: | INR 24.66 crores |
| Total Comprehensive Loss: | INR 24.66 crores |
| Cash Outflows (net): | INR 9.10 crores |
The jointly controlled entity reported a Group share of net loss after tax and total comprehensive loss of INR Nil for the year ended March 31, 2026. The auditors noted that the financial information of this jointly controlled entity is unaudited and is not material to the Group.
Non-Convertible Securities and Fund Utilisation
STL Networks also disclosed details pertaining to funds raised through non-convertible securities via private placement. The key details are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Fund Raising: | Private Placement |
| Type of Instrument: | Non-Convertible Securities |
| Date of Raising Funds: | January 30, 2026 |
| Amount Raised: | INR 100 crores |
| Funds Utilised: | INR 100 crores |
| Deviation: | No |
| Purpose: | Working capital requirement and general corporate purposes |
The company confirmed there was no deviation in the utilisation of funds raised, with the entire INR 100 crores deployed as per the stated objective.
Security Cover Statement and Auditor Reappointment
Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP also issued a report on the book values of assets included in the Statement of Security Cover as at March 31, 2026, in accordance with SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS-PoD3/P/CIR/2024/46 dated May 16, 2024. The report, signed by Partner Disha Maheshwari (Membership Number: 110159) in Pune on May 07, 2026, confirmed that the book values of the specified assets are in agreement with the underlying audited books of account and relevant records of the Company. The security cover relates to secured, listed, rated, non-cumulative, non-convertible, redeemable debentures with Axis Trustee Services Limited as the Debenture Trustee, under Debenture Trust Deeds dated December 02, 2025 and January 28, 2026. Additionally, STL Networks disclosed the re-appointment of KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP as auditor with effect from April 1, 2026, for financial year 2026-27.
Historical Stock Returns for STL Networks
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.00% | -2.38% | +44.61% | +3.16% | +24.60% | +24.60% |
What specific operational or financial factors are driving the widening consolidated net loss despite improving revenue and EBITDA margins, and can management reverse this trend in FY2026-27?
How will the transition from Price Waterhouse to KPMG as auditor from FY2026-27 potentially impact investor confidence and financial reporting transparency for STL Networks?
Given the negative net assets of INR 259.06 crores in overseas subsidiaries, what is STL Networks' strategy to address the financial health of its UK and international operations?


































