Vikram Solar Q1FY27 Net Profit Falls 86% YoY as EBITDA Margin Contracts
Vikram Solar reported an 86% YoY drop in Q1FY27 standalone net profit to ₹187.27 million despite 35% revenue growth to ₹15,360.30 million, as EBITDA margin contracted sharply to 8.13% from 21.48%. The Board approved expanding its Gangaikondan manufacturing facility to 9 GW with an investment of up to ₹5,589 crore, targeting commissioning by April 2029.

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Vikram Solar Limited reported an 86% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit to ₹187.27 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), driven by a sharp rise in material and service costs that outpaced revenue growth. While revenue from operations grew 35% to ₹15,360.30 million from ₹11,351.60 million in Q1FY26, total expenses surged to ₹15,243.59 million from ₹9,571.06 million, compressing margins significantly. EBITDA declined to ₹1.25 billion from ₹2.44 billion in Q1FY26, with the EBITDA margin contracting sharply to 8.13% from 21.48% in the year-ago period. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results and limited review report issued by M/s G A R V & Associates, Chartered Accountants, at its meeting held on August 06, 2026.
Standalone Financial Performance
The standalone results highlight robust top-line expansion tempered by elevated input costs. Cost of materials and services consumed rose to ₹13,622.97 million from ₹8,473.78 million in the year-ago quarter. Profit before tax stood at ₹242.10 million, down from ₹1,822.95 million in Q1FY26. Basic earnings per share (EPS) fell to ₹0.52 from ₹4.24. Total comprehensive income was ₹183.54 million, compared to ₹1,330.72 million in Q1FY26. The paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹3,623.54 million following the allotment of 24,200 equity shares under employee stock option schemes.
| Metric: | Q1FY27 (₹ million) | Q4FY26 (₹ million) | Q1FY26 (₹ million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | 15,360.30 | 14,525.97 | 11,351.60 |
| Other Income: | 125.39 | 183.72 | 42.41 |
| Total Income: | 15,485.69 | 14,709.69 | 11,394.01 |
| Total Expenses: | 15,243.59 | 13,316.69 | 9,571.06 |
| EBITDA: | 1,250.00 | — | 2,440.00 |
| EBITDA Margin (%): | 8.13 | — | 21.48 |
| Profit Before Tax: | 242.10 | 1,393.00 | 1,822.95 |
| Net Profit: | 187.27 | 1,099.74 | 1,344.15 |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 0.52 | 3.04 | 4.24 |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | 0.51 | 3.02 | 4.23 |
Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations reached ₹15,630.92 million, up from ₹11,335.77 million in Q1FY26. Consolidated net profit declined to ₹197.77 million from ₹1,333.64 million. Total consolidated expenses were ₹15,504.96 million. The group comprises nine subsidiaries, including VSL Green Power Private Limited and Vikram Solar GmbH. Total comprehensive income on a consolidated basis was ₹199.93 million.
Capacity Expansion and Strategic Initiatives
The Board approved enhancing the proposed backward-integrated wafer and ingot manufacturing facility at its Gangaikondan site in Tamil Nadu from 6 GW to 9 GW. Commissioning is targeted on or before April 2029, with an investment requirement of up to ₹5,589 crore. Financing will be through internal accruals, debt, and/or other arrangements. This move aims to capitalize on the enforcement of ALMM-3 from June 2028.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility Location: | Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu |
| Proposed Capacity Addition: | 9 GW |
| Commissioning Timeline: | On or before April 2029 |
| Investment Required: | Up to ₹5,589 crore |
| Mode of Financing: | Internal accruals, debt and/or other financing arrangements |
IPO Proceeds and Contingent Matters
As of June 30, 2026, Vikram Solar had utilized ₹7,303.80 million of its net IPO proceeds of ₹14,144.87 million, with ₹6,841.07 million remaining unutilised and temporarily invested. The auditor's review included emphasis of matter paragraphs regarding ₹1,485.20 million paid as safeguard duty, accounted as receivable pending Supreme Court and Orissa High Court decisions, and ₹528.09 million withheld by customers as liquidated damages, referred to dispute resolution. The Board also re-appointed M/s Ernst & Young LLP (Firm Registration No. AAB-4343) as Internal Auditors for FY 2026-27.
Historical Stock Returns for Vikram Solar
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.68% | -4.22% | -6.43% | -17.80% | -51.19% | -51.19% |
How will Vikram Solar manage the debt servicing costs associated with the ₹5,589 crore expansion given the current compression in EBITDA margins?
What specific hedging or procurement strategies is the company implementing to mitigate the impact of rising material and service costs on future profitability?
Will the enforcement of ALMM-3 regulations in June 2028 provide sufficient pricing power to offset input cost inflation and restore pre-Q1FY27 margin levels?


































