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Sustained margin pressure from raw material costs
View Risks →Shakti Pumps reported a weak Q3 FY26, with revenue and margins impacted by a strategic pause on ~₹200 crore of Maharashtra orders due to delayed payments.
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Shakti Pumps reported a weak Q3 FY26, with revenue and margins impacted by a strategic pause on ~₹200 crore of Maharashtra orders due to delayed payments. Management emphasized balance sheet discipline over short-term growth, leading to lower revenue recognition and margin pressure. EBITDA margin fell sharply to ~11% (from ~20%+ in prior quarters) due to lower realization on Magaltala orders (~4% hit), raw material cost inflation (~2%), and one-time labor costs of ₹4.4 crore. The order book remains strong at ₹2,100 crore, diversified across states. Execution has resumed in Maharashtra following fund releases, and Q4 is expected to be the highest revenue quarter ever. However, margin recovery hinges on product mix improvement and raw material cost stability. Key risk: sustained margin compression if competitive pricing and input cost pressures persist.
Sustained margin pressure from raw material costs
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Read Transcript →Order book grew from ₹1,300 crore in Q2 FY26, driven by new orders from Karnataka and other states.
Retail export business grew 25% YoY in 9M FY26, with Q3 contributing ₹15 crore.
Non-subsidized pump sales grew 68% YoY, driven by dealer network expansion.
Management indicated 40% spare capacity available for Q4 execution ramp-up.
Management expects Q4 FY26 to be the highest revenue quarter in the company's history, driven by resumed execution in Maharashtra and new orders.
Copper, steel, and aluminum prices have risen significantly, and management noted that margin recovery depends on product mix and cost pass-through...
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