Engineering giant ABB India has delivered its strongest order growth in five years, closing 2025 with record-breaking numbers and a surging order book despite margin pressures from inflation and rising labor costs.

 

The October–December quarter (Q4 CY2025) marked the company’s highest fourth-quarter order intake in half a decade. Orders jumped 52% year-on-year to Rs. 4,096 crore, fueled by broad-based demand and timely execution of large contracts.

 

Major wins came from data centers, automotive, buildings and infrastructure, railways, and metals — underscoring strength across core sectors.

 

Revenues rose across all business segments to Rs. 3,557 crore in Q4. However, profitability felt the strain of volatile material costs and higher labor expenses, with profit before tax (PBT) margin at 16.2%, compared with 21% in Q4 CY2024.

 

For the full year CY2025, ABB India posted its highest-ever orders of Rs. 14,115 crore and revenue of Rs. 13,203 crore — both up 8% year-on-year. Over the last five years, total orders have more than doubled.

 

The company closed the year with an order backlog of Rs. 10,471 crore, up from INR 9,380 crore in CY2024, providing strong revenue visibility going into 2026.

 

Full-year PBT stood at Rs. 2,230 crore, with a margin of 16.9%, reflecting competitive intensity, currency and metal price headwinds, and higher Labor Code-related expenses. Profit after tax came in at Rs. 1,669 crore.

 

Return on capital employed (ROCE) remained robust at 21%.

 

ABB India also advanced its sustainability agenda in 2025, with ESG initiatives now covering 51% of suppliers. The company achieved its first-ever water stewardship certification at its Nelamangala facility, marking a milestone in stakeholder-led sustainability efforts.

 

The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 29.59 per share.

 

Commenting on the company’s performance, Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director, ABB India said: "2025 was a year of steady progress for ABB India, underscored by the proud milestone of completing 75 years of manufacturing in the country. As we step into 2026, our record order book and highest-ever revenues reflect the strength of our disciplined execution and the resilience of our teams.

 

"In the fourth quarter, we continued to ramp up orders and revenues despite margin pressures from volatile input costs. Our diversified portfolio and technology driven solutions allow us to navigate varied sectoral cycles with confidence, reinforcing the robustness of our business model. 

 

"Customers rely on ABB for our innovation leadership, trusted partnerships, and an integrated ecosystem built over decades. Sustainability remains central to everything we do, and we continue to advance meaningful improvements across our operations, supply chain, and customer engagements. With strong leadership across divisions and a clear focus on agility, we remain committed to driving sustainable growth and long-term value for all stakeholders in the year ahead.”

 

With a record order book, expanding sector demand, and a fortified sustainability strategy, ABB India enters 2026 on solid footing — even as cost pressures and competitive headwinds remain firmly in play.