KEC International Eyes 15% Growth in FY26, Bolstered by Transmission Business
KEC International aims for 15% growth by FY26, primarily due to strong performance in transmission and distribution. Transmission revenue has increased from Rs 2,000 crore to over Rs 7,000 crore in three years, now comprising 60% of the business mix. The company expects transmission segment growth to exceed 15%, outpacing other divisions. Q1FY26 results show 11.30% YoY revenue growth to Rs 5,023 crore, with EBITDA up 19% and PAT up 42%. KEC faces execution challenges but reports improvements in labor availability and supply chain. The company recently issued a USD 13.20 Million corporate guarantee for a subsidiary's banking facilities.

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KEC International , a leading global infrastructure Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) major, has set its sights on achieving a 15% growth target for the fiscal year 2026, primarily driven by the robust performance of its transmission and distribution business.
Transmission Business Leads Growth
Vimal Kejriwal, Managing Director and CEO of KEC International, highlighted the company's impressive growth trajectory in the transmission sector. The India transmission revenue has seen a remarkable surge, escalating from Rs 2,000.00 crore three years ago to over Rs 7,000.00 crore in the current year. This segment now comprises a significant portion of the company's business mix, with 60% attributed to transmission-related operations and the remaining 40% to non-transmission activities.
Growth Projections and Market Outlook
The company anticipates that the transmission segment will outpace other divisions, projecting growth above 15%, while other segments may experience growth below this benchmark. This optimistic outlook is underpinned by India's ambitious renewable energy target of 600 GW by 2032, coupled with strong international demand, particularly in the Middle East and Americas.
Q1FY26 Financial Performance
KEC International has reported robust financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026:
Metric | Q1FY26 | YoY Growth |
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Consolidated Revenue | 5,023.00 | 11.30% |
EBITDA | 350.00 | 19.00% |
Profit After Tax | 125.00 | 42.00% |
The company's financial performance demonstrates solid growth across key metrics compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
Operational Challenges and Adaptations
While the growth outlook remains positive, KEC International acknowledges certain execution challenges, including labor availability and supply chain constraints. However, the company reports improvements in both areas. In response to these challenges, project timelines have been adjusted, with substations now expected to take 15-18 months to complete.
Recent Corporate Actions
In a recent development, KEC International issued a corporate guarantee of USD 13.20 Million on August 26, 2025, in favor of an overseas bank. This guarantee was extended to support banking facilities for Al Sharif Group & KEC Limited Company, a subsidiary of KEC International. The company clarified that this transaction does not involve any interest from the Promoter/Promoter Group/Group Companies and is treated as a contingent liability on KEC International's books.
As KEC International continues to navigate the dynamic infrastructure sector, its strong performance in the transmission business and strategic adaptations position the company for potential growth in the coming years. However, investors and stakeholders should closely monitor the execution of projects and the impact of operational challenges on the company's future performance.
Historical Stock Returns for KEC International
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-0.74% | -1.14% | -5.23% | +18.17% | -4.15% | +150.26% |