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CUMMINSIND Diversified 10 Feb 2026

Cummins India Limited — Q3 FY26

Cummins India reported Q3 FY26 revenue of INR 3,006 crore, marginally down 1% YoY, with domestic sales declining 2% and exports up 2%.

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Revenue ₹3,055 Cr -1%
EBITDA
PAT ₹486 Cr
EBITDA Margin 21%
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Cummins India reported Q3 FY26 revenue of INR 3,006 crore, marginally down 1% YoY, with domestic sales declining 2% and exports up 2%. Power Gen domestic fell 16% YoY due to lumpy data center execution in the prior quarter, while Distribution grew 26% YoY. Gross margins reached a 20-quarter high of ~38%, aided by product mix and one-time supplier benefits, but a INR 50 crore one-time expense impacted other costs. Management guided for double-digit revenue growth in FY26 and targeted double-digit domestic growth in FY27, though exports remain uncertain due to geopolitical volatility. Data center pipeline is building, but conversion to orders may take 2-3 years. Key risk: aggressive competitive pricing in power generation could pressure margins.

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Quarter Snapshot

Domestic Power Gen Revenue INR 1,069 Cr
-16% YoY

Decline due to lumpy data center execution in prior quarter; core power gen grew steadily.

Distribution Business Revenue INR 939 Cr
+26% YoY

All-time high quarterly revenue, driven by service focus and customer expansion.

Data Center Contribution to Power Gen ~25%
N/A

Average contribution; lumpy nature leads to quarterly variation.

Industrial Marine Revenue INR 92 Cr
N/A

Strong execution in marine segment, benefiting from government investment.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY26 vs Q2 FY26
1 new guidance2 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Target double-digit domestic growth for FY27

Domestic business targets double-digit growth in FY27, driven by infrastructure and data center demand.

UPDATED
Double-digit revenue growth for FY26

Management expects double-digit revenue growth over previous fiscal year, supported by demand across key segments.

DROPPED
Data center execution lumpy; H2 likely lower than Q2

Data center project execution in Q2 was unusually high; management does not expect similar levels in H2.

DROPPED
Export order intake softening due to inventory correction

Management sees softening in export orders in the coming quarter due to channel inventory correction in end markets.

NEW RISK
Aggressive competitive pricing in power generation

Competitors remain extremely aggressive on pricing and positioning, which could pressure margins.

NEW RISK
Choppy export demand and geopolitical uncertainty

Export demand is volatile with no clear trends; geopolitical conditions and tariffs create uncertainty.

NEW RISK
Commodity inflation, especially copper

Copper prices are rising, impacting the alternator business; passing on costs to customers is challenging.

NEW RISK
Slow conversion of data center pipeline to orders

Despite strong inquiries, data center orders take 2-3 years to materialize; tax incentives may not accelerate quickly.

RISK GONE
Rising competitive intensity across Power Gen segments

Management noted broad-based competitive intensity, especially in low and medium horsepower, which could pressure pricing and margins.

RISK GONE
Lumpy data center execution may not sustain

40% of Power Gen revenue came from data centers in Q2, but management called it lumpy and not repeatable every quarter.

RISK GONE
Export demand softening due to inventory correction

Management indicated a softening in export order intake, which could impact H2 export revenue.

RISK GONE
Industrial segment weakness from construction and mining

Extended monsoons and slow Coal India tenders led to a 5% YoY decline in industrial; recovery uncertain.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Industrial segment weakness from construction and mining

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q2 FY26, Q3 FY25

Extended monsoons and slow Coal India tenders led to a 5% YoY decline in industrial; recovery uncertain.

Margin pressure from competition and commodities

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

Competitors have launched CPCB IV+ products; pricing may compress as market settles.

Geopolitical and tariff uncertainty on exports

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q1 FY26

Exports face risks from global trade policies and tariffs, particularly potential US tariffs, though US exposure is diversified.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Double-digit revenue growth for FY26

Management expects double-digit revenue growth over previous fiscal year, supported by demand across key segments.

Top risk Aggressive competitive pricing in power generation

Competitors remain extremely aggressive on pricing and positioning, which could pressure margins.

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