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Sandhar Technologies delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue growth of 22% YoY, driven by robust performance in the existing India business (revenue up 14.5%, EBITDA margin expanding from 10.5% to 11.9%).
Read Sandhar Technologies analysis →Titagarh Rail Systems reported a mixed Q3 FY26.
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Sandhar Technologies delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue growth of 22% YoY, driven by robust performance in the existing India business (revenue up 14.5%, EBITDA margin expanding from 10.5% to 11.9%). The new projects segment saw revenue surge from ₹2.74 crore to ₹305 crore in 9 months, turning EBITDA positive. Overseas losses narrowed to ₹8 crore (vs ₹11 crore in Q3 FY25), with management targeting breakeven from Q4 FY26. The EV business generated ₹12 crore revenue, with commercial invoicing of battery chargers and motor controllers underway. Key risks include slower-than-expected turnaround in overseas operations and subdued adoption of smart locks due to high prices.
Titagarh Rail Systems reported a mixed Q3 FY26. Freight rail revenue declined to ~600 cr from 800 cr YoY due to wheel set supply disruptions, though normalization is underway. Passenger rail revenue surged from ~40 cr to ~160 cr YoY, with EBITDA jumping to ~22 cr, reflecting successful ramp-up. The company flagged off the first Ahmedabad Metro train and secured a wagon leasing license to boost private sector presence. Management guided for metro car production to reach 20 per month in coming months and expects passenger rail to dominate revenue in 2-3 years. The aluminium metro line and ABB TCMS technology transfer strengthen backward integration. Risks include continued wheel set volatility and potential delays in new wagon orders. Overall, the passenger business turnaround is encouraging, but freight headwinds persist.
Improved from 10.5% in Q3 FY25, driven by operational efficiencies.
Grew from ₹2.74 crore in 9M FY25, driven by new plant ramp-up.
Loss reduced from ₹11 crore in Q3 FY25; management expects breakeven next quarter.
Commercial invoicing of battery chargers and motor controllers started.
Q3 FY26 produced 18 metro cars vs 3 in Q3 FY25, a significant ramp-up.
Includes direct orders and ₹7,000 Cr via JV with BHEL.
Capacity remains at 1,000 wagons/month, constrained by wheel set availability.
First EMU propulsion set approved by RDSO; revenue from FY27.
Management expects overseas operations to turn EBITDA positive starting Q4 FY26, with high single-digit margins (9-10%) in FY27.
Management guidance marginsNew projects (including Sundaram Clayton) are expected to eliminate cumulative losses of ~₹25 crore and achieve 7-7.5% EBITDA margin in FY27.
Management guidance marginsThe Sundaram Clayton plant is expected to reach ₹500 crore revenue in FY27, with margins improving to 9-9.5% over 2-3 years.
Management guidance revenueManagement expects the existing India business to maintain or improve its current EBITDA margin of ~12% going forward.
Management guidance marginsManagement targets achieving a run rate of 20 metro cars per month within the next few months, up from current levels.
Management guidance growthUltimate target of 15% EBITDA margin for passenger rail, expected in 2-3 financial years, aided by backward integration.
Management guidance marginsThe aluminium metro coach production line will be completed by Q2 FY27, enabling end-to-end manufacturing.
Management guidance capexThe newly obtained wagon leasing license will enable offering wagons on lease, expanding private sector presence.
Management guidance expansion
Overseas debt has increased due to translation losses from INR depreciation and restructuring of bill discounting into clean debt, which may pressure cash flows.
medium · analyst_questionManagement noted that smart lock adoption is slower than expected due to high prices, with volumes likely to remain below 2-3% of the market in FY27.
medium · management_commentaryElevated aluminium prices could impact margins in the overseas die-casting business, though pass-through agreements are in place.
low · analyst_questionThe four-wheeler segment revenue declined due to lower volumes from Honda Cars, which may continue if Honda's market share does not recover.
medium · data_observationRecurring wheel set shortages from the rail wheel factory have impacted freight production; normalization is uncertain.
high · management_commentaryThe Italian subsidiary FMA has incurred losses; worst-case provisions are already booked, but cash impact remains.
medium · analyst_questionCurrent wagon orders cover only H1 FY27; any delay in new tenders could lead to underutilization of capacity.
high · data_observationRamping metro production to 20 cars/month involves teething troubles; any delays could affect revenue visibility.
medium · management_commentary
We are very very hopeful that this particular quarter we should be able to break even as I had mentioned even in the previous calls.
The immediate quarter looks extremely exciting and the next year also looks very very exciting with our plans roads all ready for takeoff.
The passenger rail system which constitutes on a standalone basis at almost 75% plus of our order book has shown a huge jump.
Our target is to get to 20 cars per month which is what we will get within the next few months.
