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    PNC Infratech Q1 FY27 earnings call

    PNCINFRA
    Construction·10 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    PNC Infratech Limited reported strong Q1 FY27 financial performance with significant YoY growth in both standalone and consolidated revenues and EBITDA. The company maintains a robust unexecuted order book of over INR 19,100 crores, supported by recent project wins and a strategic focus on diversification beyond highways. While NHAI awarding activity was subdued, management expects an improvement and is actively pursuing a large pipeline of new projects. Challenges in the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway project and initial delays in mining project execution were noted.

    Highlights

    5

    • Standalone Revenue for Q1 FY27 increased by 34% YoY to INR 1,518 crores.

    • Standalone EBITDA for Q1 FY27 grew by 167% YoY to INR 375 crores, with a margin of 24.7%.

    • Consolidated EBITDA for Q1 FY27 rose by 42% YoY to INR 524 crores, achieving a 31% margin.

    • The unexecuted order book stands at over INR 19,100 crores, ensuring healthy revenue visibility.

    • The company secured new LOAs for a 4-lane flyover (INR 194 cr), a major bridge (INR 559.5 cr), and an airport project (INR 302 cr) in Q1 FY27.

    Concerns

    4

    • NHAI's project awarding activity remained subdued in Q1 FY2027, with only 107 kilometers awarded.

    • Execution also moderated to approximately 640 kilometers in Q1 FY2027.

    • The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway issue with NHAI remains under consideration, with management unable to comment on potential outcomes.

    • Mining project execution faced initial delays due to land acquisition issues and local resistance.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    10 metrics
    1. 01Standalone Revenue₹1,518 Cr+34%YoY
    2. 02Standalone EBITDA₹375 Cr+1.7%YoY
    3. 03Standalone EBITDA Margin24.7%
    4. 04Standalone PAT₹271 Cr+2.4%YoY
    5. 05Standalone PAT Margin17.8%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 19,100 crores

    as of 2026-06-30

    quantified

    Composition

    Mix3 segments
    • Highway64.0%
    • Water, Canal, Railway, Airport21.0%
    • Coal Mining15.0%

    Share of order book by segment

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    24 bids submitted (16 EPC, 8 HAM) worth INR 32,000 cr; identified pipeline of 78 projects worth INR 1.7 lakh cr for next 2-3 months.

    "The unexecuted order book provides healthy revenue visibility and includes recent wins across various segments. The company is actively diversifying its order book composition."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹70 crores this quarter · ₹350 crores (FY27) planned

    Debt

    Gross ₹5,448 crores · 0.8x EBITDA

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹2,870 crores

    Consolidated cash & bank balance (including current investments) is Rs. 2,870 crore. Standalone net cash surplus is INR 133 crore.

    Guidance & targets

    17
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY27 Revenue
    INR 6,000 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    FY28 Revenue
    INR 7,500 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    AP Canal Project Revenue
    INR 150 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    AP Canal Project Revenue
    INR 600 crores
    		Medium
    Revenue
    JJM Revenue
    INR 700-800 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    JJM Revenue
    INR 1,000 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Mining Project Revenue
    INR 500 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Mining Project Revenue
    INR 500 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Solar Project Revenue
    >INR 1,000 crores
    		High
    Margin
    Margin
    12%
    		Medium
    Order Inflow
    FY27 Order Inflow
    INR 12,000-15,000 crores
    		High
    Equity Infusion
    Remaining HAM Equity Infusion
    INR 436 crores
    		High
    Project Completion
    Irrigation Project Completion
    FY28
    		High
    Project Completion
    JJM Project Completion
    December 2028
    		High
    Tax Rate
    Full Year Tax Rate
    25-27%
    		High
    Capex
    FY27 Capex
    INR 350 crores
    		High
    Order Book Composition
    Non-Road Sector Share
    40-45%
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    Resolution of Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway issue

    next quarter
    CurrentUnder consideration by NHAI, reply submitted by company
    TargetClear decision from NHAI regarding non-performer status or ban

    Why it matters

    This issue carries significant risk of bidding ban and financial penalties, impacting future project opportunities and profitability.

    This will be now at this stage, whatever we had informed to the exchanges, we don't want to say any further material thing, because the issue is still under consideration by NHAI and we are also submitting our reply to the notices issued by NHAI.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Subdued NHAI project awarding and execution

    NHAI's project awarding was 107 km and execution 640 km in Q1 FY27, but management expects improvement. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway issue with NHAI

    Potential non-performer declaration or bidding ban, with financial implications, remains under NHAI's consideration. — Both deflected

    high

    Paucity of funds and payment delays from government for water projects

    INR 741 crores (excl. GST) to be realized from the government for water projects, impacting working capital. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Land acquisition and local resistance for mining project

    Initial execution delays due to discontinuous land parcels and local resistance, now being streamlined. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “This will be now at this stage, whatever we had informed to the exchanges, we don't want to say any further material thing, because the issue is still under consideration by NHAI and we are also submitting our reply to the notices issued by NHAI. Anything about the -- whether they will pass any order of non-performer or otherwise department is a completely speculative and hypothetical at this stage.”

    Management was unwilling to provide further details on a critical project issue that could lead to a ban on bidding, indicating high uncertainty and potential risk.

    asked by Shravan Shah

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Highlights

    PNC Infratech reported robust financial growth in Q1 FY27. Standalone revenue increased by 34% year-on-year to INR 1,518 crores, with EBITDA growing by 167% to INR 375 crores, achieving a 24.7% margin. Standalone PAT saw a significant rise of 235% to INR 271 crores. On a consolidated basis, revenue grew 19% to INR 1,688 crores, and EBITDA increased by 42% to INR 524 crores, with a consolidated EBITDA margin of 31%.

    02

    Order Book and Project Pipeline

    The company's unexecuted order book stands at over INR 19,100 crores as of June 30, 2026, providing strong revenue visibility. This includes recent LOAs for a INR 194 crore flyover, a INR 559.5 crore major bridge, and a INR 302 crore airport project. The order book composition is 64% highways, 21% water/canal/railway/airport, and 15% coal mining. The bidding pipeline is substantial, with 24 bids submitted worth INR 32,000 crores and an identified pipeline of 78 projects valued at INR 1.7 lakh crores for the next 2-3 months, totaling approximately INR 2 lakh crores.

    03

    Strategic Diversification and Industry Outlook

    Despite subdued NHAI awarding activity in Q1 FY27 (107 km awarded), management expects an improvement in the pace of awarding. The company is actively diversifying its business landscape, with a target of 40-45% non-road sector contribution going forward⏳. Significant opportunities are being pursued in railways, power transmission, renewable energy (solar project EPC component of INR 2,000 cr), and water infrastructure (Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0).

    04

    Capital Allocation and Debt Management

    As of June 30, 2026, consolidated total debt stood at INR 5,448 crores, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76 times. The company reported a consolidated cash and bank balance of INR 2,870 crores. Standalone debt (excluding ICD) was INR 428 crores, with a net cash surplus of INR 133 crores. The increase in debt was attributed to strategic machine financing, which is expected to be repaid over 4-5 years. The full-year FY27 capex target has been revised to INR 350 crores, with INR 70 crores spent in Q1 on machinery.

    05

    Key Project Updates and Challenges

    The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway project remains a point of concern, with NHAI's decision on potential non-performer status pending. Management stated that issues related to torrential rains are routine maintenance. The mining project faced initial execution delays due to land acquisition and local resistance but is now streamlining with new surface miners deployed, targeting INR 500 crores revenue for FY27 and FY28. The Pune Ring Road project is progressing as planned, with cyclical billing based on physical execution.

    06

    Working Capital and Receivables

    The company's net working capital days were 110. Management expects significant improvement in the working capital cycle due to recent payments received from the Maharashtra State and the water sector. Specifically, INR 741 crores (excluding GST) is pending realization from the government for water projects, with INR 94 crores from the Andhra Pradesh irrigation project expected in the current month. Unbilled revenue from JJM is approximately INR 20 crores.

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