KSB Limited continued its business growth momentum in the third quarter of FY2026, recording an impressive 18.95% year-on-year increase in sales, driven by major project wins and export orders across key industrial sectors.
The company's sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, stood at Rs. 772.70 crore, up from Rs. 649.60 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Sales for the first nine months of 2026 rose 8% to Rs. 2,064.70 crore, compared with Rs. 1,911.70 crore in the same period of 2025.
The quarter witnessed significant order inflows from the petrochemicals, nuclear, energy and industrial valve segments, strengthening KSB's project pipeline in both domestic and international markets.
In the petrochemicals segment, KSB secured multiple orders from domestic and international customers across the refinery and fertiliser industries. Among the notable wins were orders from Dangote for its upcoming fertiliser project and ONGC for replacement pumps.
The company also secured a major order for Units 5 and 6 of the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant, marking a significant addition to its nuclear power project portfolio.
The energy segment delivered further business opportunities, with orders for boiler feed pumps and condensate extraction pumps coming from various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contractors across domestic and export markets.
KSB also strengthened its valve business with orders for multiple projects, including the NPP Recovery Boiler Project, Andritz Technologies and BPCL's Bina Refinery, alongside orders from major OEMs.
The aftermarket business gained traction as well. The company received spare parts orders for descaling pumps from customers in eastern India and secured an order from Adani Power for the servicing and repair of boiler circulation pumps.
Despite strong revenue growth, KSB's profitability came under pressure during the quarter.
Profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 75.60 crore in Q3 2026, down from Rs 87.80 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The PBT margin declined to 9.8% from 13.5% a year earlier.
For the first nine months of 2026, PBT dropped to Rs 203.50 crore from Rs 248.50 crore in the same period last year, while the PBT margin contracted to 9.9% from 13%.
Total expenses during the nine-month period increased to Rs 1,898.80 crore, compared with Rs 1,712.70 crore in the corresponding period of 2025.
KSB's latest performance highlights strong business traction across major industrial segments, with significant project wins in nuclear power, petrochemicals and energy. However, the decline in profit and margins indicates that translating higher sales into improved profitability remains a key challenge.
