KSB Limited has reported a stable start to FY 2026, closing the first quarter ended 31st March 2026 with resilient financials and a string of significant order wins across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
Despite a challenging market environment, the company maintained momentum in key businesses while reinforcing its presence in strategic projects across India and international markets.
Major project wins drove the company's growth narrative.
Petrochemical Project: Order secured for a Gas Separation Unit from Kazakhstan.
Power Sector Expansion with NTPC: Orders received from Nabinagar and Gadarwara 800 MW power plants for NTPC.
IOCL Gujarat Project: A key order received for an IOCL Gujarat project, strengthening presence in core energy infrastructure.
Nuclear Segment: Kudankulam Progress
Dispatch of 11 pumps completed for the Kudankulam Nuclear Project.
Metro Rail Expansion: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) approval secured for HVAC pumps, supporting urban infrastructure growth.
KSB reported largely stable top-line performance in Q1 FY 2026, with sales at ₹601.30 crore, marginally higher than Rs. 595.40 crore in Q1 FY 2025. However, sequentially, sales were lower compared to Rs. 784.00 crore in Q4 FY 2025, reflecting typical quarter-on-quarter variability.
Other income improved to Rs. 14.30 crore, up from Rs. 12.50 crore in the same quarter last year, though slightly below the previous quarter’s Rs. 16.40 crore.
Total expenses rose to Rs. 565.60 crore, compared with Rs. 542.40 crore in Q1 FY 2025, indicating higher cost pressures year-on-year. On a sequential basis, expenses were lower than Rs. 696.30 crore recorded in Q4 FY 2025.
Profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 50.00 crore, down from Rs. 65.50 crore in Q1 FY 2025 and significantly lower than Rs. 104.10 crore in the preceding quarter, reflecting margin compression during the period.
Summarizing the Q1 2026 business performance, Prashant Kumar, Vice President - Sales and Marketing, KSB Limited, said:
“FY2026 has started in a challenging environment, but our strong presence in key markets demonstrates the strength of our positioning.
"Demand across water and wastewater, energy and commercial building segments and our standard businesses continues to affirm our relevance in core segments.
"Recent order wins in water and wastewater, mining, petrochemicals and power showcase our competitive edge. With a diversified portfolio and a solid standard business base, we are geared up to face uncertainties and capture new opportunities, driving growth in the periods ahead.”
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