Sequential Recovery Fuels Stock Surge
The market reaction highlighted investor optimism over the sequential recovery in performance, overriding concerns about a year-on-year contraction. While Profit After Tax (PAT) declined 48.4% from the previous year to ₹247.6 crore, the substantial quarter-on-quarter growth from ₹138.6 crore in Q2 FY26 signaled a turnaround. Similarly, revenue climbed 16.40% sequentially to ₹4,963 crore, despite a 6.20% year-on-year dip.
Operational Gains and Future Investments
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) also reflected this sequential strength, rising 31.30% QoQ to ₹632.2 crore. This improvement was partly driven by the iron and steel pipe business, which saw its total order book volume expand slightly to 1.96 million MT by December 2025. However, the company noted persistent challenges in its water pipe business in India.
Management pointed to ongoing capital investments aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. The new piercing mill in the seamless plant commenced production in Q3 FY26, with efforts now focused on achieving stable output. These strategic investments are expected to bolster profitability over the coming periods.