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Patel Integrated Logistics delivered strong financial results for Q4 FY26, with total income from operations increasing by 11.68% year-on-year to INR 96.74 crores. Profit before tax (PBT) saw a significant jump of nearly 99% to INR 3.70 crores, while profit after tax (PAT) grew over 60% to INR 2.98 crores. For the full fiscal year 2026, total income from operations stood at INR 357.25 crores, with PBT crossing the INR 10 crore milestone at INR 10.30 crores, representing over 34% YoY growth, and PAT increasing by over 26% to INR 9.58 crores.

The company's core air freight division demonstrated strong growth and profitability, with segment profit increasing to INR 11.26 crores in FY26, up from INR 8.53 crores in the previous year. Management attributed this to focused execution, a wide air freight network operating across 100 airports, and capabilities in transporting diverse goods including pharma, auto parts, engineering goods, and FMCG. Despite hardening rates and supply issues due to external factors, the company expressed confidence in maintaining volume growth by operating with over 60 airlines.

In the last December quarter, Patel Integrated Logistics formed a new subsidiary, Rajpat Logistics Limited, as an additional vertical to its air cargo business. This new entity is expected to contribute significantly to turnover, with management projecting it to add another 25% to the company's current revenue bucket (implied around INR 400 crores) within the next two to three years. The subsidiary is designed to be asset-light, focusing on high return on capital employed (ROCE) of upward of 15% with minimal outstanding, aiming for higher returns than traditional asset-heavy operations.

The company maintains a strong financial position, being practically debt-free with over INR 20 crores in cash and cash equivalents, providing a very healthy liquidity position. This disciplined approach to capital allocation ensures operational flexibility without significant debt burden. The Board has recommended a final dividend of INR 0.40 per equity share for FY26, representing 30% of the profit after tax, reflecting confidence in the company's financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders.

Management highlighted significant structural growth opportunities in India's logistics and air cargo sector, driven by the government's target to increase airports from 140 to 220 and a projected increase in passenger aircraft from 700 to 1,800. The company is leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiencies, control leakages, and improve productivity. This includes implementing a system for trade receivable control that automatically stops services if outstanding dues exceed certain limits, and exploring AI for further operational improvements.

The company is actively pursuing the redevelopment of its non-core property, including potential collaboration with adjacent property owners to maximize value. Management emphasized that the strategy is not for a one-off^📎 gain but to integrate the redevelopment within the listed company, leveraging its in-house construction capabilities to create long-term value. A meeting with adjacent property owners is scheduled for the following week to advance these plans, indicating a strategic approach to unlock significant value from these assets.

Management acknowledged shareholder concerns regarding the company's undervalued share price relative to its performance, double-digit revenue growth, and operational leverage. They expressed a strong commitment to enhancing shareholder value and anticipate a valuation rerating in the near future. The company believes the current results are just the beginning, expecting to grow much faster and build a strong foundation for long-term businesses in Indian logistics.