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    Dilip Buildcon

    DBL
    Construction·14 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Dilip Buildcon reported a strong increase in consolidated PAT for FY26 despite a revenue decline, driven by record order inflows and the scaling up of its MDO business. The company is actively pursuing a strategic shift towards DBL 2.0, emphasizing long-term asset-based revenue and aiming for a net debt-free balance sheet by FY28. While facing near-term challenges from raw material inflation and temporary MDO margin pressures, management expressed confidence in its diversified order book and asset monetization strategy.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated PAT for FY26 increased by 66.42% to ₹1,398 crores compared to ₹840 crores in FY25.

    • Secured total order inflows of ₹18,548 crores in FY26, significantly higher than original guidance.

    • Current order book stands at a healthy ₹28,000 crores, providing strong revenue visibility.

    • MDO business achieved 28.72 million metric tons of coal production in FY26, with a target of 57 million metric tons by FY29.

    • Strategic shift to DBL 2.0, focusing on EPC, MDO, and Assets verticals, aiming for 75% of profits from long-term assets by FY29.

    Concerns

    4

    • Consolidated revenue for FY26 declined by 20.6% to ₹8,984 crores from ₹11,317 crores in FY25.

    • MDO margins were temporarily impacted in Q4 FY26 due to delayed evacuation by the government, leading to 6 million metric tons of stock at Siarmal.

    • Raw material cost escalation (fuel, bitumen) due to geopolitical conflicts and crude oil prices are not fully passed through in contracts, impacting margins.

    • Receivables increased from ₹1,384 crores in March '25 to ₹1,783 crores in March '26, partly due to ₹400 crores from Jal Jeevan Mission projects.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue₹8,984 Cr-20.6%YoY
    2. 02Consolidated EBITDA₹1,766 Cr
    3. 03Consolidated EBITDA Margin19.6%
    4. 04Consolidated PAT₹1,398 Cr+66.4%YoY
    5. 05Standalone Revenue₹7,005 Cr-22.2%YoY

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 28,000 crores

    as of 2026-03-31

    quantified

    Pipeline

    other

    Bid pipeline across sectors

    "The order book is healthy and diversified, providing strong visibility across multiple infrastructure segments."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Gross ₹7,082 crores

    Cost 9.0%

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    The company holds InvIT units worth INR 1,600 crores, which if sold, would reduce standalone net debt to approximately INR 300 crores. Additionally, INR 1,000 crores invested in under-construction projects will generate additional InvIT units of INR 1,800 crores.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Profit contribution from long-term assets
    75%
    		High
    Volume
    Annual coal production
    57 million metric tons
    		High
    Debt
    Net debt status
    Net debt-free
    		High
    Debt
    Debt Reduction
    ₹600-800 crores
    		High
    MDO Revenue
    MDO Revenue
    ₹2,500 crores
    		High
    MDO Revenue
    MDO Revenue
    ₹3,000+ crores
    		High
    MDO Revenue
    MDO Revenue
    ₹4,000 crores
    		High
    EPC Revenue
    EPC Revenue Growth
    30-40%
    		High
    EPC Profitability
    EPC EBITDA Margin
    11-12%
    		High
    Order Inflow
    New Order Inflow
    ₹10,000-12,000 crores
    		High
    InvIT Assets
    Remaining HAM assets transfer
    All remaining HAM assets
    		High
    InvIT Assets
    InvIT units value from 11 HAM assets
    ₹1,800 crores
    		High
    Interest Cost
    Interest cost outflow
    ₹375-400 crores
    		High

    MDO Revenue Growth

    FY27
    Current₹1,600 crores (FY26)
    Target₹2,500 crores (FY27)

    Why it matters

    MDO is a key pillar of DBL's new strategy, and achieving this growth target is crucial for long-term profitability visibility.

    So what we anticipate from the current INR1,600 crores of revenue in this year, we expect revenue to increase to about INR2,500 crores or so in FY27

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Inflationary pressures from raw material costs

    Geopolitical conflict and elevated crude oil prices lead to higher costs for fuel, bitumen, and transportation, impacting margins as contracts do not allow 100% pass-through. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competitive intensity and bidding

    Bidding remains high in certain segments, which can affect project profitability. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Project execution delays

    Delays in project approvals, land acquisition, and receivable cycles continue to impact execution timelines. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Delayed evacuation in MDO business

    Government delays in coal evacuation and unavailability of racks have led to 6 million metric tons of stock at Siarmal mine, temporarily impacting MDO margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Increased receivables

    Receivables increased from ₹1,384 crores to ₹1,783 crores, partly due to ₹400 crores from Jal Jeevan Mission projects, indicating potential working capital strain. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So what we anticipate from the current INR1,600 crores of revenue in this year, we expect revenue to increase to about INR2,500 crores or so in FY27, which will further increase to about INR3,000 plus INR100 crores in FY28. And eventually, I think in FY29, we should be somewhere in the range of around INR4,000 crores of revenue coming from this sector.”

    Management provided specific revenue targets for the MDO segment for the next three fiscal years, outlining the growth trajectory of this new vertical.

    asked by Shravan Shah

    3 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strategic Shift to DBL 2.0 and Long-Term Vision

    Dilip Buildcon is undergoing a strategic shift, termed DBL 2.0, dividing the company into three verticals: EPC, MDO, and Assets. This new direction aims for three-fourths of profits to come from long-term assets by FY29, with only one-fourth from the EPC business. The EPC segment will primarily serve as an 'incubation engine' for building assets, while MDO and asset businesses provide long-term revenue visibility and profitability for 15-50 years.

    02

    Strong Order Inflow and Diversified Order Book

    The company secured a record order inflow of ₹18,548 crores in FY26, surpassing its original guidance. This has resulted in a robust current order book of ₹28,000 crores, which is highly diversified across multiple infrastructure segments. The bid pipeline stands at over ₹80,000 crores, indicating strong future growth potential and visibility up to FY30.

    03

    MDO Business Scaling Up and Margin Outlook

    The MDO business demonstrated significant growth, with consolidated coal production reaching 28.72 million metric tons in FY26. The company targets an annual coal production of 57 million metric tons by FY29. MDO revenue is projected to grow from ₹1,600 crores in FY26 to ₹2,500 crores in FY27, ₹3,000+ crores in FY28, and ₹4,000 crores in FY29. While Q4 FY26 margins were temporarily impacted by government-related evacuation delays, management expects normalization and long-term improvement due to economies of scale and higher revenue share post-coal handling plant commissioning.

    04

    InvIT Monetization and Asset Strategy

    DBL currently holds InvIT units worth ₹1,600 crores (₹1,400 crores in Anantam Highways InvIT and ₹200 crores in Shrem InvIT). An additional ₹1,000 crores invested in under-construction projects are expected to generate ₹1,800 crores in new InvIT units, leading to a total InvIT unit value of ₹3,000-3,300 crores. The company plans to transfer the remaining 11 HAM assets by March 2027, which are expected to create ₹1,500-1,600 crores in net equity value.

    05

    Debt Reduction and Balance Sheet Strengthening

    The consolidated debt stood at ₹7,082 crores as of March 31, 2026, with standalone debt at ₹1,800 crores. The company aims to be net debt-free by FY28 and plans to reduce debt by ₹600-800 crores in FY27. The cost of borrowing is around 9% on average, and interest cost outflow for FY27 is projected to be ₹375-400 crores. Management emphasized that the InvIT holdings provide significant assets against the debt, making the position comfortable.

    06

    New Ventures: Solar and Transmission

    DBL is venturing into solar and transmission projects, committing 15% of the total equity requirement, with 85% coming from investors. These projects are structured as separate SPVs, with an expected IRR in the high teens. The equity commitment for solar is ₹1,200 crores and for transmission is ₹400 crores. Commissioning for these projects is expected within two years from their start date.

    07

    Sector Environment and Challenges

    The infrastructure sector offers strong long-term opportunities, supported by sustained government focus. However, near-term challenges include inflationary pressures from geopolitical conflicts and elevated crude oil prices, competitive bidding, and delays in project approvals, land acquisition, and receivable cycles. Management noted that while contracts have inflation formulas, they do not fully cover sharp increases in raw material costs, leading to some margin impact.

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