MSTC Limited Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Reveals Growth Strategy and New Business Initiatives
MSTC Limited conducted its Q3 FY26 earnings call on February 12, 2026, highlighting double-digit growth momentum with revenue from operations reaching ₹25,085.94 lakhs. Management outlined key strategic initiatives including the launch of India's first EPR trading exchange, a unified travel booking platform, and successful implementation of gold bullion allocation system for DGFT.

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MSTC Limited conducted its Q3 FY26 earnings conference call on February 12, 2026, where management outlined the company's strong performance and strategic initiatives for future growth. The Government of India enterprise demonstrated continued momentum with double-digit growth across key metrics and announced several new business ventures.
Financial Performance and Growth Momentum
Chairman and Managing Director Manobendra Ghoshal highlighted the company's ability to maintain momentum from the previous two quarters, achieving nearly double-digit growth on total revenue and EBITDA year-on-year on a nine-month basis. Key financial highlights include:
| Metric | Nine Months FY26 | Nine Months FY25 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹25,085.94 lakhs | ₹22,210.72 lakhs | 12.95% |
| Total Income | ₹30,266.80 lakhs | ₹27,547.33 lakhs | 9.87% |
| EBITDA | ₹19,995.00 lakhs | ₹18,241.00 lakhs | 9.61% |
| PAT (before exceptional items) | ₹14,589.00 lakhs | ₹13,120.00 lakhs | ~10% |
The e-commerce segment remained the primary growth driver, contributing ₹21,623.00 lakhs in nine months compared to ₹19,791.00 lakhs in the previous year, representing a 9.26% growth.
Strategic Business Initiatives
MSTC announced several key developments that position the company for future growth:
EPR Trading Exchange
The company is developing India's first exchange for trading Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates on behalf of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The platform is in advanced stages with trading expected to begin in the coming fiscal year. Five categories of materials have been identified initially, with three to four additional categories expected to be added over the next two years.
Gold Bullion Allocation Platform
MSTC successfully completed the first tranche of gold bullion allocation through its electronic platform developed for the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for transparent allocation of tariff rate quotas. Further events have been scheduled by DGFT.
Travel Business Platform
The company is preparing to launch a unified travel booking platform by April 2026, targeting both government and private sectors (B2B and B2C). The platform aims to provide seamless and responsive booking experiences as a key differentiator.
Operational Highlights and Business Developments
Director Commercial Bhanu Kumar outlined several operational achievements:
| Business Activity | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Iron Ore Sales | 3.5 million tons for NMDC |
| Coal Block Auctions | 22 blocks allocated in 13th and 14th rounds |
| Critical Minerals | Technical bids received for 17 out of 21 mines |
| Limestone Blocks | 13 events for Tamil Nadu government |
The company also signed agreements with Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for precious metals sales and completed sand block allocation for Chhattisgarh using a new methodology.
Joint Venture Performance Improvement
Mahindra MSTC Recycling Private Limited (MMRPL) showed sequential improvement with net losses reducing quarter-over-quarter. Key improvements include:
- Closure of high-cost Noida unit and opening of new facility at Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Improved inventory controls and OEM-driven volume increases
- Share of loss reduced from ₹1.65 lakhs in Q2 to ₹1.05 lakhs in Q3
Future Outlook and Investment Plans
Management expressed optimism about the EPR trading exchange contributing significantly to revenue growth from the next financial year. The company completed construction of its corporate office at World Trade Center, New Delhi, representing a major capital investment of approximately ₹150.00 lakhs to enhance business development capabilities.
MSTC maintains its asset-light business model with CAPEX primarily focused on end-of-life replacement of hardware and software infrastructure. The company follows DIPAM guidelines for dividend distribution, maintaining a minimum payout of 30% of PAT or 4% of net worth, whichever is higher.
Historical Stock Returns for MSTC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.52% | -3.02% | -1.22% | +2.70% | -0.35% | +45.01% |


































