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INOX India
Q2 FY27 earnings call · Guided by management
Call held 4 Nov 2026 · Read the filing on NSEFiling
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Results Q2 FY27, as filed · consolidated · ₹ Cr
| Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | YoY | Q1 FY27 | QoQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 456 | 358 | +27.4% | 371 | +23.1% |
| EBITDA | 89 | 78 | +14.0% | 76 | +17.1% |
| EBITDA margin | 19.5% | 21.8% | -229 bps | 20.5% | -99 bps |
| One-off items | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| PBTProfit before tax | 89 | 81 | +9.4% | 76 | +17.5% |
| Net profit | 66 | 61 | +9.1% | 58 | +14.3% |
| EPS (₹) | 7.30 | 6.68 | +9.3% | 6.38 | +14.4% |
From the company's own results filing on NSE. Net profit is the owners' share. Growth and the dotted lines are worked out from the filed figures. In Q1 FY27 the filing tags the owners' profit as ₹61 Cr against its own period profit; the period profit less minority interest is shown.
Guidance
Margins expected to stay within range going forward
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 8
Margins expected to stay within range going forward
“I think this is definitely because of geopolitical uncertainties and some credit issues which have ramped up in the last quarter. I don't think we will have a severe impact because of this going forward. So we will be within our range going forward on the margin side.”
aerospace and space: Space and aerospace orders to be delivered by March 2028
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 9
aerospace and space: Space and aerospace orders to be delivered by March 2028
“And we will be delivering those equipment by next financial year March, that is 2028 March, okay.”
beverage kegs: Keg business on track for its yearly targets, CEO says
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · Q&A · p. 10
beverage kegs: Keg business on track for its yearly targets, CEO says
“Yes, we are. We are on track for the yearly targets what we have considered.”
Asked about the guided margin range, CEO says "Hopefully, yes" but hard to predict
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · Q&A · p. 13
Asked about the guided margin range, CEO says "Hopefully, yes" but hard to predict
“So let us see. Hopefully, yes. But within situations that are so difficult to predict anything, we always hope for the best and work hard, and work backwards to see that we achieve the targets.”
Margins expected to improve because of the U.S. space order (H2 and FY28 asked)
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · Q&A · p. 19
Margins expected to improve because of the U.S. space order (H2 and FY28 asked)
“Yes. There should be. Margins will improve because of this order.”
More figures from the call
“so we already expanded our facility to Savli 2 years before. We have another 50% space available at Savli.”
“And whatever you ask, this is only the first requirement which they have given us. There are 3, 4 more projects which are in the pipeline.”
“We have made progress in securing approvals from leading global beverage companies, with 4 out of 5 targeted players having approved us.”
“So out of the total backlog of around INR2,268 crores, around 30% to 40% will be our standard, whereas the balance will be custom-built products.”
“Semiconductor we see as a big opportunity going forward because, as you know, around INR1.6 lakh crores projects in semiconductor are already approved by the government.”
“No exact date on this one, but I have heard from X that he wants to deliver, I mean, launch at least a 1,000 such rockets every year.”
In short
- 01Order backlog reached a record INR2,268 crore at 30 September 2026, 72% of it exports.
- 02Space-sector orders are about INR1,100 crore, mostly one U.S. aerospace customer's subcooler and tank project.
- 03Most of the U.S. space order is to be executed in FY27-FY28, with delivery targeted by March 2028.
- 04Q2 FY27 total income was INR467 crore, up 26.6%; EBITDA margin was 21.3%, H1 margin 22.3%.
- 05Management said the margin dip is not structural and margins will stay within range going forward.
- 06Management said the business is growing at 18% to 20% minimum.
- 07Company is debt-free with INR384 crore net cash; capex funded from internal accruals; Kandla plant due by March.
- 08Beverage kegs: Q2 sales up about 446% year-on-year; 3-year global supply agreement signed with a brewer.
Capex
Capex funded from internal accruals; company debt-free
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 16
Capex funded from internal accruals; company debt-free
“We are a debt-free company and net cash is also in very good numbers with us. So we don't depend on any other funding requirements. We do major funding from our own internal accruals.”
Kandla plant under construction, likely finished by March
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 16
Kandla plant under construction, likely finished by March
“We recently acquired land at Kandla near the port, where the construction work is going on, which will be finished most probably by March of this year. So for the next year, we have full-fledged availability of product available from this plant as well.”
Order book
Order backlog at a record INR2,268 crore as of 30 September 2026
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 8
Order backlog at a record INR2,268 crore as of 30 September 2026
“As of 30th September 2026, our order backlog scaled a new peak of INR2,268 crores.”
space: Space-sector customers account for about INR1,100 crore of the order backlog
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 3
space: Space-sector customers account for about INR1,100 crore of the order backlog
“Of these, orders from customers in the space sector comprise about INR1,100 crores, reflecting the growing traction of our offerings in this segment and being a partner of choice for customers.”
72% of the order backlog is from exports
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 8
72% of the order backlog is from exports
“Of this, 72% is from exports, reaffirming our strong global presence.”
space: Mega subcooler order received from a U.S. space company, to be made at Savli
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 3
space: Mega subcooler order received from a U.S. space company, to be made at Savli
“Also, in the September quarter, we have received a mega order for subcoolers from a U.S. space company. We are planning to manufacture these at our Savli facility.”
industrial gas: Industrial gas orders of about INR60 crore received from domestic players in the quarter
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 4
industrial gas: Industrial gas orders of about INR60 crore received from domestic players in the quarter
“During the quarter, we received orders worth approximately INR60 crores from domestic players covering transportation equipment, train tanks, and large storage tanks.”
Segments
industrial gas: Over 1,500 liquid cylinders worth over INR25 crore dispatched in H1 FY27, vs 1,600 last year
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 4
industrial gas: Over 1,500 liquid cylinders worth over INR25 crore dispatched in H1 FY27, vs 1,600 last year
“Following the revamp of our manufacturing unit, production has ramped up meaningfully, with more than 1,500 liquid cylinders dispatched in the first half of FY27, worth more than INR25 crores, as against 1,600 in the last year.”
industrial gas: Company says it is the only player with liquid cylinder manufacturing in India
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 4
industrial gas: Company says it is the only player with liquid cylinder manufacturing in India
“We are particularly encouraged by the progress of this business, as we are currently the only player with liquid cylinder manufacturing capabilities, positioning us uniquely in the Indian market.”
beverage kegs: Beverage keg sales up about 446% and keg order book up about 155% year-on-year in Q2
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 5
beverage kegs: Beverage keg sales up about 446% and keg order book up about 155% year-on-year in Q2
“During Q2 FY27, beverage keg sales grew approximately 446% year-on-year. Our beverage keg order book also recorded strong growth, increasing by approximately 155% year-on-year in Q2.”
beverage kegs: Potential additional keg business in 2028 and 2029, subject to customer allocations
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 5
beverage kegs: Potential additional keg business in 2028 and 2029, subject to customer allocations
“Given the 3-year nature of the agreement, we see potential to pursue additional business in 2028 and 2029, subject to customer requirements and further allocations”
beverage kegs: Fifth brewer approval audit visit likely in coming months
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 10
beverage kegs: Fifth brewer approval audit visit likely in coming months
“And the fifth approval audit visit is likely to be planned in the coming months.”
Demand
space: ISRO launch pad publicly sized at about INR3,850 crore; may rise 10% to 15%
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 9
space: ISRO launch pad publicly sized at about INR3,850 crore; may rise 10% to 15%
“Yes, the ISRO size what is publicly presented is around INR3,850 crores for the entire current launch pad. Because this was like 1.5-year or 2 years old press release ISRO has released. But because of the changes in the pricing and other things, it may slightly go up by 10% to 15%.”
Demand drivers in industrial gas, LNG, aerospace, space, research and semiconductors described as encouraging
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 3
Demand drivers in industrial gas, LNG, aerospace, space, research and semiconductors described as encouraging
“Despite this, underlying demand drivers across industrial gases, LNG infrastructure, aerospace, space applications, scientific research, and semiconductor manufacturing remain very encouraging.”
water microfactory: Microfactory makes about 20,000 litres of water a day, enough for about 10,000 people
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 12
water microfactory: Microfactory makes about 20,000 litres of water a day, enough for about 10,000 people
“It can manufacture around 20,000 liters of water in a day, so it's quite sufficient for around 10,000 people.”
aerospace and space: Substantial orders from U.S. customer expected over 3 to 5 years, if delivery goes well
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 20
aerospace and space: Substantial orders from U.S. customer expected over 3 to 5 years, if delivery goes well
“So in another 3 to 5 years, there'll be substantially good orders from this customer, provided we deliver the equipment of good quality and in time.”
aerospace and space: Working with top 5 Indian private space startups; supplied equipment to almost 4
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 20
aerospace and space: Working with top 5 Indian private space startups; supplied equipment to almost 4
“Yes, we are working with all the top 5 startup private players in India, and we have delivered equipment to almost 4 of them so far.”
Margins and costs
Q2 FY27 EBITDA INR100 crore, up 10.8%; EBITDA margin 21.3%
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 8
Q2 FY27 EBITDA INR100 crore, up 10.8%; EBITDA margin 21.3%
“EBITDA stood at INR100 crores, up by 10.8% Y-o-Y, reflecting improved operating efficiency and a better product mix. The EBITDA margin for Q2 FY27 stood at 21.3%.”
H1 FY27 EBITDA INR189 crore at 22.3% margin; PAT INR127 crore
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 8
H1 FY27 EBITDA INR189 crore at 22.3% margin; PAT INR127 crore
“EBITDA for H1 was INR189 crores, also the highest-ever half-yearly EBITDA. The EBITDA margin in H1 FY27 was 22.3%. PAT for H1 stood at INR127 crores.”
Competitive pricing on standard equipment to win and keep market share
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 10
Competitive pricing on standard equipment to win and keep market share
“And we don't say we are very aggressive but offering competitive pricing to win strategic market share, because we want to maintain our market share in a variety of markets.”
Margins higher on non-standard tanks than standard equipment
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 10
Margins higher on non-standard tanks than standard equipment
“So definitely our margins are better in the non-standard tanks.”
aerospace and space: U.S. space order margins better than standard products
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 13
aerospace and space: U.S. space order margins better than standard products
“So margins are relatively better as compared to standard products.”
Debt and working capital
Total fund availability INR384 crore at end of Q2 FY27
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 8
Total fund availability INR384 crore at end of Q2 FY27
“Our total fund availability as on Q2 FY27 stood at INR384 crores, providing ample headroom to support future capacity expansion, ongoing project execution, and other strategic initiatives.”
Balance sheet debt-free with INR384 crore net cash
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 8
Balance sheet debt-free with INR384 crore net cash
“And the balance sheet is debt-free with INR384 crores net cash.”
Acquisitions and new business
LNG: 4 orders linked to Indian Railways' LNG train received, 2 dispatched
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 4
LNG: 4 orders linked to Indian Railways' LNG train received, 2 dispatched
“Following the recent launch of an LNG train by Indian Railways, we have received 4 related orders, of which 2 have been dispatched.”
water microfactory: First Wayout water microfactory being manufactured at Savli
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 12
water microfactory: First Wayout water microfactory being manufactured at Savli
“So this is a very interesting project for us. And we have started manufacturing the first microfactory at our Savli plant.”
First MRI machine under trials; EoI for 5 machines underway
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 18
First MRI machine under trials; EoI for 5 machines underway
“On the MRI, yes, the first machine and that is under trials now. And the EoI for 5 machines is underway.”
Submarine AIP oxygen tank delivered to L&T, under final testing
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 18
Submarine AIP oxygen tank delivered to L&T, under final testing
“And on the oxygen tank for the AIP system, we have delivered this product to L&T, and it is under final testing.”
After AIP tank testing, tanks for the next submarine to be produced
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 18
After AIP tank testing, tanks for the next submarine to be produced
“Once that final testing is over, the next course of action will begin for the next submarine, and tanks will be produced.”
Risks
West Asia conflict has added logistics and supply chain challenges
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 3
West Asia conflict has added logistics and supply chain challenges
“As you are aware, the ongoing West Asia conflict has created additional challenges for the global economy, particularly in logistics and supply chains.”
Geopolitical uncertainty and higher logistics costs named as ongoing factors
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 11
Geopolitical uncertainty and higher logistics costs named as ongoing factors
“However, you know very well that the product needs, geopolitical uncertainties, increased logistic cost, all these are playing a vital role in today's scenario, and this is the fact we have to live with.”
Skilled manpower named as main challenge; in-house training centre started
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 17
Skilled manpower named as main challenge; in-house training centre started
“The only challenge is, we are seeing recently on the people front, availability of skilled manpower and all that. But to cater to that, we have started our own training center where we train every one, currently 40, 50 wielders and fitters, to take care of the requirement.”
aerospace and space: U.S. order is first of its kind, with many imported materials
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 19
aerospace and space: U.S. order is first of its kind, with many imported materials
“No. The risk is like, it's a first of its kind order and very big size of coolers are there, so a lot of imported materials are there into this.”
Other
Q2 FY27 total income INR467 crore, up 26.6% year-on-year
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 7
Q2 FY27 total income INR467 crore, up 26.6% year-on-year
“For Q2 FY27, total income stood at INR467 crores, representing a growth of 26.6% on a Y-o-Y basis”
Q2 FY27 PAT INR66 crore, up 7.8%; PAT margin 14.2%
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 8
Q2 FY27 PAT INR66 crore, up 7.8%; PAT margin 14.2%
“The profit after tax was INR66 crores, growing 7.8% Y-o-Y. The PAT margin came in at 14.2%.”
H1 FY27 total income INR849 crore, a record half-year
Pavan Logar · Chief Financial Officer · p. 8
H1 FY27 total income INR849 crore, a record half-year
“For H1 FY27, total income for the half-year stood at INR849 crores. This is a record-high half-year performance”
semiconductor: SemiOrbit orbital welding skill centre opened at ITM SLS Baroda University
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 7
semiconductor: SemiOrbit orbital welding skill centre opened at ITM SLS Baroda University
“I'm also happy to share that we recently inaugurated an Orbital Welding Skill Excellence Center under the name SemiOrbit at ITM SLS Baroda University.”
September dispatches for Bahamas projects and first 2 tanks for U.S. aerospace customer
Deepak Acharya · Chief Executive Officer · p. 7
September dispatches for Bahamas projects and first 2 tanks for U.S. aerospace customer
“During September, we dispatched major equipment for the Bahamas project, along with the first 2 tanks of the U.S. aerospace customer, and equipment for Eleuthera and Great Abaco projects.”
Sources
- Earnings call transcript, Q2 FY27 Filed 7 Nov 2026 · 21 pages
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