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    Welspun Corp

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    Capital Goods·2 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Welspun Corp delivered a record-breaking performance in Q3 FY26, characterized by its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA and a massive ₹23,600 crore order book. The company is successfully transitioning into a localized global player, with major expansions in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia insulating it from trade tariffs. Management expressed high confidence in exceeding annual guidance, driven by a resurgence in U.S. gas demand for AI data centers and significant infrastructure tailwinds in India and Saudi Arabia.

    Highlights

    8

    • Highest ever quarterly EBITDA of ₹645 crores, showing consistent growth over 8 quarters.

    • Consolidated global order book reached a record high of ₹23,600 crores, providing long-term visibility.

    • PAT for the quarter stood at ₹453 crores; normalized for one-time gains in the prior year, it is significantly higher.

    • 9M FY26 EBITDA reached ₹1,831 crores, putting the company on track to exceed its full-year guidance of ₹2,200 crores.

    • Maintained a net cash position of ₹132 crores despite a significant capex of ₹1,700 crores during the first 9 months.

    • Line pipe sales volumes for India and U.S. stood at 265,000 tons; DI pipe sales at 92,000 tons.

    • Annualized ROCE stands at more than 24%.

    • U.S. order book is fully booked through March 2028 for the spiral mill.

    What Changed3

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items6 → 4 (-2)Risks discussed5 → 3 (-2)Q&A highlights8 → 3 (-5)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    5
    • EBITDA
      ₹645 Cr
    • PAT
      ₹453 Cr
    • Order Book
      ₹23,600 Cr
    • ROCE
      24%
    • Net Cash
      ₹132 Cr

    9M

    1
    • EBITDA
      ₹1,831 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Line Pipe (India & US)
    2,65,000 tons Sales Volume
    Ductile Iron (DI) Pipe
    92,000 tons Sales Volume39% Volume Growth
    Stainless Steel
    6,000 tons Bars Sales Volume1,600 tons Pipe Sales Volume
    Sintex
    ₹500 Cr 9M Revenue
    List

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Full Year EBITDA
    2,200
    		High
    Capacity
    Combined India and Saudi DI Capacity
    9.5 lakh tons
    		High
    Volume
    U.S. Spiral Mill Capacity Utilization
    85-90%
    		High
    Capex
    New Mill Commissioning (U.S.)
    LSAW mill by end of year
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Tepid domestic India market

    Water and oil sectors in India have been slightly slow in recent quarters due to fund allocation delays. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Coking coal price volatility

    Prices rose 20-25% due to force majeure in mines, but management is covered for 2 quarters. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Import substitution in Saudi Arabia

    2/3 of Saudi DI pipe demand is currently met by imports; Welspun's new plant aims to capture this, but depends on the success of anti-dumping investigations. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Product-wise EBITDA for DI pipes was deferred to an offline discussion.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Apparently, it looks like that the audit stands completed. And that's the reason they have now made a subsequent announcement that they would be spending the INR70,000 crores in the next financial year.”

    Confirms that the temporary slowdown in domestic water projects due to audits is ending, providing a catalyst for the DI pipe business.

    asked by Sneha Talreja, Nuvama

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    U.S. Market: The AI and Data Center Catalyst

    The U.S. market is in a 'bullish mode' driven by a surge in data centers requiring dedicated power plants and uninterrupted gas supply. Management identified 8 to 9 pipelines currently under discussion, providing strong visibility for the next 3 to 5 years. To capitalize on this, Welspun is expanding its HFIW mill capability from 20 to 24 inches to capture the premium Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) transportation market.

    02

    Saudi Arabia: Strategic Import Substitution

    Welspun is significantly expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with new LSAW and DI pipe plants. Currently, 2/3 of the DI pipe market in Saudi is serviced by imports, which Welspun intends to replace as a local manufacturer. The Saudi government's anti-dumping investigation into cheap imports is expected to further improve margins and realization for the new plant.

    03

    India: Recovery in Water and Energy Infrastructure

    While the domestic market was tepid recently, management expects a 'complete resurgence' following the ₹70,000 crore allocation to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the latest budget. Additionally, GAIL is expected to invest ₹2,000-3,000 crores in pipeline infrastructure in FY26, and the CGD network is projected to see ₹40,000 crores of investment through 2034.

    04

    Sintex: Regaining Market Share and Product Expansion

    The Sintex business is regaining market share in the water tank segment and has successfully launched OPVC pipes. Management reported that Sintex has cleared major milestones for project approvals in southern, central, and eastern India. The segment is expected to contribute approximately ₹500 crores in revenue for the 9-month period, with momentum building for the OPVC pipe business.

    05

    Financial Resilience and Sustainability Leadership

    Despite a heavy capex cycle of ₹1,700 crores, Welspun maintained a net cash position of ₹132 crores, underscoring strong cash flow generation. The company also highlighted its sustainability credentials, ranking 5th globally and 2nd in India among steel companies in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (DJSI Index) with a score of 78.

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