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Gross margin decline due to EXIM realization dip
View Risks →Western Carriers delivered a resilient Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹478 crore, EBITDA of ₹24 crore, and PAT of ₹11 crore, showing strong sequential improvement.
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Western Carriers delivered a resilient Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹478 crore, EBITDA of ₹24 crore, and PAT of ₹11 crore, showing strong sequential improvement. Revenue grew ~9% QoQ, EBITDA surged 27% QoQ, and EBITDA margin expanded from 4.3% to 5.0%. The key driver was robust volume growth: domestic containers rose 14.9% YoY to 23,565 TEUs and EXIM containers grew 14.4% YoY to 38,638 TEUs, totaling ~8,000 incremental TEUs. Management highlighted tailwinds from the India-EU FTA, India-US trade deal, and the upcoming western DFC completion. The company has a strong order book and completed ₹30+ crore capex in specialized containers and equipment. A risk remains: gross margins declined YoY from 14% to 12% due to a 2% dip in EXIM realizations, though management expects improvement as geopolitical conditions stabilize.
Gross margin decline due to EXIM realization dip
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Read Transcript →Domestic container volumes grew by 3,049 TEUs year-over-year, driven by robust customer demand and specialized container additions.
EXIM volumes increased by 4,851 TEUs YoY, supported by stabilizing geopolitical conditions and trade deal tailwinds.
Combined domestic and EXIM volumes added ~8,000 TEUs in Q3, reflecting strong operational momentum.
Company has procured over 1,000 specialized containers to meet client requirements, part of ₹30+ crore capex.
Management expects sustained growth in EXIM volumes as geopolitical conditions normalize and trade deals boost cargo movement.
Gross margins fell from 14% to 12% YoY, attributed to a 2% decline in EXIM realizations from lower demand in North India.
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