Kalpataru Projects International reported a strong performance in the fourth quarter of FY25, with net profit rising 37% due to higher sales and reduced interest costs. Consolidated net sales for the quarter increased by 18.35% to ₹7,066.77 crore, while operating profit rose by 18.93% to ₹537.76 crore.
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The company’s raw material costs reduced as a percentage of sales, while employee and other operational costs increased slightly. For the full year FY25, the company recorded a 13.70% rise in total sales to ₹22,315.78 crore, with its core EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) segment contributing the majority of the revenue. The company’s profit before interest and tax (PBIT) rose 16.80% to ₹1,355.99 crore.
The EPC segment saw strong growth in both revenue and margins, while the Development Projects segment saw a decline in profitability. Despite a slight dip in operating margin from 8.30% to 8.22%, operating profit increased to ₹1,834.12 crore. The company’s other income dipped slightly, and interest costs rose, but it still managed to post a 17.34% growth in profit before tax, reaching ₹822.80 crore. Net profit for the year rose by 14.93% to ₹585.70 crore. Kalpataru’s order inflows reached ₹25,475 crore in FY25, resulting in a record-high order book of ₹64,495 crore as of March 31, 2025. Equity capital increased slightly, while promoter stake decreased to 33.52%, although the pledged portion of promoter shares also reduced. The company significantly reduced its net debt, with standalone debt falling by 40% to ₹1,107 crore and consolidated debt down 25% to ₹1,953 crore. Net working capital stood at 94 days for standalone and 79 days at the group level.
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The company recommended a dividend of ₹9 per share for FY25. Cash flow from operations improved to ₹913.95 crore, while investment in fixed assets rose to ₹574.62 crore. Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Manish Mohnot, expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance, highlighting strong growth, better margins, efficient working capital, and a robust order pipeline. He emphasized continued focus on securing high-margin projects, expanding globally, and improving delivery and returns in the upcoming FY26.
