Batliboi Ltd Q2 FY2026 Concall Summary & Transcript Notes

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# 1. Financial Performance

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Revenue from Operations:** **₹121 Cr** Q2 FY26 · **₹190 Cr** H1 FY26
   * EBITDA: ₹11 Cr Q2 FY26 (+358% QoQ) · ₹24 Lakh Q1 FY26
   *   **Profit Before Tax:** **₹8 Cr** Q2 FY26 (vs. **-₹3 Cr** loss Q1)
   *   **Profit After Tax:** **₹6 Cr** Q2 FY26 (vs. **-₹2 Cr** loss Q1)
   *   **Gross Margin:** **43%** Q2 FY26 (vs. guided 38–40%)
   *   **Order Book:** **₹621 Cr** as of H1 FY26

## B. Revenue Growth
   *   **Strong Sequential Rebound:** Revenue surged in Q2 on improved order inflows and execution, reflecting operational recovery and robust demand momentum.
   *   **Backlog Visibility:** Healthy order book supports revenue visibility into future quarters, signaling sustained order conversion.

## C. Profitability Trends
   *   **Sharp Earnings Turnaround:** Profitability swung sharply positive in Q2, with EBITDA expanding over fivefold QoQ on operating leverage and cost control.
   *   **Loss Reversal:** PBT and PAT both returned to profitability, marking a decisive improvement from prior quarter losses.

## D. Margin Performance
   *   **Margin Outperformance:** Gross margins exceeded guidance, driven by **favorable product mix** and strong operational efficiency.

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# 2. Order Book & Demand

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Order Book:** **₹621 Cr** (up from ₹490 Cr this quarter)
   *   **Target Order Inflow:** **>₹1,000 Cr** for FY '26

## B. Total Order Inflow
   *   **Strong Macro Tailwinds:** Robust momentum in industrial machinery and capital goods sectors fueled by infrastructure activity, private capex, and government-led industrial development.
   *   **Favorable Growth Environment:** India’s leading GDP growth outlook (5% projected) underpinned by domestic demand and policy support is driving sustained capital goods demand.
   *   **Confidence in Full-Year Target:** Management maintains confidence in exceeding **₹1,000 Cr** in order inflows for FY '26, reflecting strong pipeline across verticals.

## C. Segment-wise Orders
   *   **Environmental Engineering Breakthrough:** Removal of funding constraints via **new banking facilities** lifts growth ceiling for the asset-light division.
   *   **Diversified Growth Pipeline:** Order inflow expected across all divisions, with **environmental engineering** and **Quick Meal Canada** poised for significant contributions.

## D. Backlog Execution
   *   **Execution Confidence:** Management expects full conversion of **₹600+ crore backlog** within one year, despite variable lead times (1–12 months) across divisions.

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# 3. Segment & Product Performance

## A. Key Figures
   * **Machine Tools Revenue:** ₹22 Cr Q2 (+ from ₹18 Cr Q1) · **Order Inflow:** ₹108.61 Cr · **Backlog:** ₹114.39 Cr (vs ₹83.94 Cr prior)
   * QuickMill Turnover: ₹34 Cr Q2 (vs ₹14 Cr Q1) · Profit: ₹3.23 Cr (vs ₹141 Cr loss prev. quarter)
   * Environmental Engineering Revenue: ₹33.3 Cr Q2 · Order Inflow: ₹33.2 Cr
   * Textile Machinery Order Inflow: ₹180.85 Cr Q2 (+ from ₹167.39 Cr Q1) · Order Decisions: ₹92 Cr (vs ₹60 Cr Q1)
   * Air Engineering Revenue: ₹18 Cr Q2 · Order Inflow: ₹14.63 Cr

## B. Machine Tools
   *   **Strong Rebound in QuickMill:** Sharp turnaround in profitability and revenue, reflecting successful project execution and demand recovery in energy and industrial sectors.
   *   **End-to-End Capability:** Positioning as a trusted turnkey partner reinforced by nationwide service network of **15 offices** and **60+ engineers**, enhancing customer retention and project scalability.
   *   **Order Backlog Decline:** Despite solid Q2 revenue, Machine Tools backlog reduced significantly, indicating near-term revenue visibility pressure despite ongoing project pipeline.

## C. Environmental Engineering
   *   **Strategic Niche Focus:** Emphasis on **small hydrogen plants** for pharma and small chemical industries, targeting underserved segments where larger players are absent.
   *   **ZLD Growth Platform:** Subsidiary Bioconserve Renewables Envirotech is profitable and scaling, leveraging **Italian-origin advanced technology** and an established base with **major Indian textile clients**.
   *   **Controlled Expansion:** Prioritizing consolidation in textile ZLD before entering pharma and food sectors, despite competitive pressures in automotive ZLD.

## D. Textile Machinery
   *   **Robust Order Momentum:** Significant sequential increase in order inflow and decision value, exceeding Q1 levels and validating continued demand for represented global brands.
   *   **Sectoral Headwinds:** Performance constrained by softness in spinning, garmenting, and knitting segments, though overall division resilience supported by diversified technology offerings.

## E. Air Engineering
   *   **Stable Execution:** Revenue and order inflow aligned with forecasts, with strategic expansion into food, synthetic materials, and factory ventilation diversifying end-market exposure beyond textiles.

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# 4. Geography & Export Mix

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Revenue Mix:** **69%** domestic · **31%** international

## B. Domestic vs International
   *   **Strategic Rebalance:** Clear intent to increase international revenue share, with current mix skewed to domestic but export momentum building across multiple divisions.

## C. Export Expansion
   *   **New Market Penetration:** Expansion underway in the **Gulf, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia**, supported by global recognition of Indian manufacturing quality.
   *   **Breakthrough Orders:** Secured key wins in **Indonesia and Aramco (Saudi Arabia)**, with a **Vietnam order expected within the next quarter**, signaling growing international traction.
   *   **Subsidiary Leverage:** Quickmill driving cross-border growth beyond Canada, particularly in the **Gulf and Saudi Arabia**, with minimal reliance on home market.

## D. Regional Opportunities
   *   **Policy Tailwinds:** Government initiatives under **Make in India** and potential **Indo-U.S. clean agreement** could boost export demand, especially in strategic sectors like textiles.
   *   **Regional Collaboration:** Partnership with **LMW in Uzbekistan** enhances regional execution capability and order pursuit efficiency.
   *   **Gujarat Operations Outlook:** While **Baroda** remains the operational hub in Gujarat, **Surat’s infrastructure upgrades** (e.g., international airport) may shift back-office dynamics long-term.

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# 5. Capacity & Manufacturing

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Land for Sale:** **4 acres** currently unsold; **8 acres** undeveloped and not yet rented out

## B. Facility Utilization
   *   **Operational Integration Complete:** Centrifugal fan manufacturing successfully consolidated into a single unit, with positive impact already evident in Q2 performance.
   *   **Electrolyzer Manufacturing on Hold:** No plans to manufacture electrolyzers at Surat plant; company remains in learning phase and building technical expertise.

## C. Production Ramp-up
   *   **Surat Facility Scaling Up:** Environmental Engineering group has commenced production of critical fans in Surat, with further ramp-up planned over coming quarters and years.
   *   **Strategic Partnerships in Development:** Engaging with Chinese electrolyzer manufacturers, pursuing small orders, and advancing **two to three leads** expected to close by Q3–Q4.

## D. Land & Asset Use
   *   **Domestic Manufacturing Tailwinds:** Expansion supported by government initiatives including Make-in-India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and PLI scheme.
   *   **Non-Core Asset Monetization Delayed:** No buyer yet for 4-acre plot; 8-acre parcel targeted for long-term annuity via IT/BPO tenants, but no progress on leasing.

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# 6. Risks & Execution Challenges

## A. Geopolitical Exposures
   *   **Resilient Growth Amid Global Headwinds:** Indian textile sector maintains upward trajectory despite adverse conditions in key export markets, including

   **B. S. tariff pressures**, **EU demand weakness**, and **Bangladesh political instability**.
   *   **Strategic Focus on Value Chain Upgradation:** Expansion in knitting and processing segments reflects deliberate shift toward higher-value products to offset external risks.

## B. Supply Chain Delays
   *   **China-Dependent Electrolyzer Sourcing:** Green hydrogen ambitions hinge on imported electrolyzers from China, posing potential supply chain and geopolitical risk exposure.

## C. Product Mix Volatility
   *   **Broad-Based Strength Despite Sectoral Challenges:** Robust performance across all segments achieved even as textile operations face persistent headwinds from

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# 7. Guidance & Outlook

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Revenue Growth Guidance:** **10% to 12%** full-year outlook (top-line and bottom-line)
   * Green Hydrogen Market: Projected to reach 5 million metric tons by FY30

## B. Sales Growth Forecast
   *   **Confident Outlook:** Management affirms **10–12% growth guidance** for both revenue and profit, underpinned by strong order visibility and execution confidence.
   *   **Upside Potential:** Despite a conservative stance, leadership sees room to **exceed guided growth ranges** based on current momentum.

## C. Profitability Expectations
   *   **Stable Margin Trajectory:** Gross margins expected to hold at current levels, though **quarterly fluctuations** likely due to shifting product mix.

## D. Strategic Priorities
   *   **Growth Through Integration & Expansion:** Merger synergies progressing, with cross-leveraging of **Batliboi’s customer network** enhancing reach in environmental engineering.
   *   **Inorganic Growth Pipeline:** Company actively evaluating **acquisition opportunities** in capital goods to complement and scale existing operations.
   *   **Green Hydrogen Strategy:** Focused entry via **small-scale projects** to build expertise, with intent to scale into broader segments as market matures.