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BLUESTARCO Diversified 28 Oct 2025

Blue Star Limited — Q2 FY26

Blue Star reported a modest Q2 FY26 with revenue of ₹2,422 crore (+6.4% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 7.6% (+100bps YoY), but the tone was cautious.

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Revenue ₹2,422 Cr +6.4%
EBITDA ₹183 Cr +22.8%
PAT ₹99 Cr +3.1%
EBITDA Margin 7.6% +100bps
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Blue Star reported a modest Q2 FY26 with revenue of ₹2,422 crore (+6.4% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 7.6% (+100bps YoY), but the tone was cautious. The room AC segment faced demand slowdown due to a failed summer, prolonged rains, and GST disruption from mid-August to September 22. Management now expects FY26 room AC industry volumes to be flat to -5% YoY, with Blue Star likely matching last year. Segment 1 (electromechanical projects & commercial AC) grew 16.5% but order inflows were flat. Segment 2 (unitary products) revenue declined 9.5% YoY. Channel inventory stands at 65 days (vs. ideal 45), pressuring H2 margins. Management guided segment 2 margins to 7-7.5% for FY26 (down from earlier 9-9.5%). Key risk: inventory liquidation before energy label change on Jan 1, 2026 may lead to pricing pressure and margin erosion.

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Quarter Snapshot

Channel Inventory Days 65 days
+20 days vs ideal

Inventory at channel and company is 65 days of sales, well above the preferred 45 days, indicating overstock.

Room AC Industry Volume Decline (Q2 est.) -17%
-17pp YoY

Industry room AC volumes estimated to have shrunk 17% in Q2; Blue Star declined only 12%, gaining share.

Carried Forward Order Book (Segment 1) ₹4,840 crore
-3.9% YoY

Order book for electromechanical projects declined 3.9% YoY, reflecting muted order inflows.

Festive Season Secondary Sales Growth (Sep 22 - Oct 18) +35%
+35pp vs prior period

Blue Star saw 35% growth in secondary sales during the festive window post-GST cut, but momentum faded.

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Top guidance FY26 room AC industry volumes flat to -5% YoY

Management expects the room AC industry to end FY26 flat or down 5% vs last year, with Blue Star likely matching the industry.

Top risk High channel inventory may lead to pricing pressure

With 65 days of inventory in the channel, manufacturers may resort to discounts to clear stock before the energy label change on Jan 1, 2026, press...

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