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    Rail Vikas

    RVNL
    Construction·12 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    Rail Vikas Nigam Limited reported a challenging Q1 FY26 with a 3.42% revenue decline and a 13.57% gross margin dip, primarily due to a shift in project mix and one-time expenses of ₹60 crores. Despite this, the company maintains a strong order book of ₹1,01,000 crores and expects to exceed last year's full-year revenue. The Vande Bharat project prototype has been delayed by 10 months, now anticipated in June 2026, while JVs are beginning to contribute dividends.

    Highlights

    5

    • Robust order book of ₹1,01,000 crores, ensuring future revenue visibility.

    • Order inflow of ₹1,000 crores in Q1 FY26, primarily from civil and electrical engineering.

    • Management confident of exceeding last year's revenue for the full fiscal year, compensating for Q1 dip.

    • Joint Ventures, including Krishnapatnam and two SPVs, have started generating profits and distributing dividends.

    • Significant international bidding pipeline of ₹30,000-₹35,000 crores expected this year.

    Concerns

    4

    • Q1 FY26 revenue declined by 3.42% year-on-year.

    • Gross margin dipped by 13.57% due to lower income from Ministry of Railways and onerous contracts.

    • One-time expenses of ₹60 crores related to BharatNet pre-bid costs and onerous contracts impacted PBT and PAT.

    • Vande Bharat project prototype delivery delayed by 10 months, now expected in June 2026.

    What Changed3

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 6 (+1)Risks discussed4 → 3 (-1)Q&A highlights7 → 5 (-2)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    03 metrics
    1. 01Revenue Growth (YoY)-3.4%-3.4%YoY
    2. 02Gross Margin Dip (YoY)-13.6%-13.6%YoY
    3. 03One-time Expense Impact on PBT/PAT₹60 Cr

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 1,01,000 crores

    as of 2025-06-30

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 1,000 crores

    Composition

    Mix3 segments
    • Civil Engineering (Railways, Highways, Metros)25.7%
    • Electrical10.8%
    • Signalling and Telecom14.5%

    Share of order book by segment · partial disclosure (51.1% of book)

    Pipeline

    other

    Overseas bidding pipeline

    "The total order book is ₹1,01,000 crores, comprising ₹41,000 crores from legacy railway projects and ₹60,500 crores from bidding. The breakdown includes civil, electrical, and signalling/telecom sectors, along with specific large projects like BharatNet and Vande Bharat. There is a discrepancy between the sum of detailed components and the stated total order book."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Full Year Revenue Growth
    exceed last year's revenue
    		High
    Revenue
    Vande Bharat Revenue Flow
    start flowing out
    		High
    Profitability
    Margins
    improve
    		Medium
    Project Milestone
    Vande Bharat First Prototype Rollout
    June 2026
    		High
    Volume
    Vande Bharat Trains (FY26-27)
    6-8 trains
    		High
    Order Book
    Overseas Bidding Pipeline
    ₹30,000-₹35,000 crores
    		High

    Revenue Growth Trajectory

    Next quarter (Q2 FY26) and full FY26
    Current-3.42% YoY in Q1 FY26
    TargetExceeding last year's revenue for FY26

    Why it matters

    To verify if management's confidence in revenue recovery and overall growth for the fiscal year materializes, especially after a weak Q1.

    overall, now it is minus 3.42% as of 1st quarter. But now, I can share it that we have gone beyond, gone more than last year as we stand today. So, things will change and things will rise again. This turnover will be not only able to match last year, it will increase it also.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Q1 FY26 Revenue Decline

    Turnover declined by 3.42% in Q1 FY26, primarily due to a decrease in turnover from railways. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Margin Compression

    Gross margin dipped by 13.57% due to lower income from MoR and ₹60 crores in one-time pre-bid/onerous contract expenses, impacting PBT and PAT. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Vande Bharat Project Delay

    The first Vande Bharat prototype delivery has been delayed by 10 months, now expected in June 2026, due to configuration changes. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    5

    “overall, now it is minus 3.42% as of 1st quarter. But now, I can share it that we have gone beyond, gone more than last year as we stand today. So, things will change and things will rise again. This turnover will be not only able to match last year, it will increase it also.”

    Analyst questioned the muted Q1 performance, and management provided context on the revenue decline and expressed confidence in full-year recovery and growth.

    asked by Vishal Periwal

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY26 Performance and Outlook

    Rail Vikas Nigam Limited reported a challenging Q1 FY26 with a 3.42% year-on-year decline in turnover, primarily due to a reduction in income from Ministry of Railways projects. Gross margins also saw a significant dip of 13.57%. However, management expressed strong confidence in a recovery, stating that the company has already surpassed last year's revenue as of the call date and expects to exceed last year's full-year revenue for FY26, driven by an increase in bidding projects.

    02

    Order Book and Inflow Dynamics

    The company's total order book stands robust at ₹1,01,000 crores, providing substantial revenue visibility. In Q1 FY26, RVNL secured new orders worth approximately ₹1,000 crores, mainly in civil and electrical engineering. The order book composition includes ₹41,000 crores from legacy railway projects and ₹60,500 crores from bidding projects, with breakdowns across civil (₹26,000 crores), electrical (₹10,900 crores), and signalling/telecom (₹14,700 crores) sectors, alongside specific large projects like BharatNet and Vande Bharat.

    03

    Margin Pressure and One-time Expenses

    The gross margin decline of 13.57% in Q1 FY26 was attributed to a decrease in income from Ministry of Railways projects and the impact of onerous contracts. Additionally, the company incurred one-time📎 pre-bid expenses of ₹20 crores and ₹40 crores for onerous contracts related to the BharatNet project, totaling ₹60 crores, which negatively impacted PBT and PAT for the quarter. Management anticipates margin improvement as new projects gain full momentum and claims are sanctioned.

    04

    Vande Bharat Project Update

    The Vande Bharat manufacturing project has experienced a 10-month delay, with the first prototype now expected to roll out in June 2026, revised from the original September 2025 target. This delay was due to configuration and design changes. Revenue from the project is expected to start flowing from June 2026, with 90% of the cost recognized upon prototype production and 10% after successful trials. RVNL expects to deliver at least 6-8 Vande Bharat trains in FY26-27, with the entire 120-train set order to be concluded by 2032.

    05

    International Expansion and Strategic Partnerships

    RVNL is actively pursuing international opportunities, with an existing international order book of approximately ₹4,000 crores. The company has a significant overseas bidding pipeline, expecting to bid on projects worth ₹30,000-₹35,000 crores this year. Strategic MoUs have been formed for maintenance of rolling stock/engines, entry into the nuclear sector with Rosatom, and expansion in the solar sector in Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, and Romania, indicating a strong focus on global diversification.

    06

    Joint Venture Performance

    The company reported improving performance from its Joint Ventures. Krishnapatnam Railway, for instance, achieved profitability for the first time this year. Furthermore, SPRCL and two other SPVs have already distributed dividends this year, signaling a positive contribution from these investments to RVNL's overall financial health.

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