BUILDPRO - Shankara Buildpro
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Shankara Buildpro Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that all dematerialization and rematerialization requests for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, have been processed and reported to the stock exchanges. This is a standard administrative filing required by all listed companies in India to ensure the integrity of shareholding records. It does not reflect any change in the company's financial performance or business operations.
- Quarterly compliance certificate submitted for the period ending March 31, 2026.
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), KFin Technologies Limited.
- Confirms that details of dematerialized/rematerialized securities were furnished to BSE and NSE.
- Filing is in accordance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
Shankara Buildpro Limited has notified the exchanges that its trading window will be closed starting April 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations. This closure is in anticipation of the financial results for the quarter and full year ending March 31, 2026. The restriction applies to directors, promoters, and designated employees to prevent insider trading. The window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared to the public.
- Trading window closure effective from Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.
- Window to remain closed until 48 hours post-declaration of financial results.
- Applicable to Directors, Promoters, Designated Employees, and Connected Persons.
Shankara Buildpro reported a robust Q3 FY26 with total revenue reaching Rs. 1,666 crores, driven by a 37% YoY surge in steel sales volumes to 2.61 lakh tonnes. While steel demand remains strong, particularly in Western India, the non-steel segment faced headwinds with a 5% YoY decline in sales to Rs. 146 crores. The company maintained high capital efficiency with an ROCE of 37% and working capital under 30 days for the nine-month period. Management is targeting 1 million tonnes in steel volume for the full fiscal year.
- Steel sales volume grew 37% YoY to 2.61 lakh tonnes in Q3 FY26, led by aggressive expansion in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- 9M FY26 Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 77% YoY to Rs. 86.5 crores, despite one-off demerger and labor code costs totaling ~Rs. 4.1 crores.
- EBITDA margins improved to 3.30% in Q3 FY26 from 2.75% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
- The company maintained a lean balance sheet with working capital under 30 days and a strong ROCE of 37%.
- Management reaffirmed a long-term target of 20% revenue contribution from non-steel products by FY2029-30.
Shankara Buildpro Limited has made the audio recording of its earnings conference call for the third quarter and nine months ended FY26 available to the public. The call was conducted on February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST following the announcement of financial results. This disclosure is in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Investors can access the recording via the company's website to hear management's detailed commentary on business performance and future strategy.
- Earnings call for Q3 and 9M FY26 successfully conducted on February 12, 2026.
- Audio recording link officially published on the company's website for investor access.
- Compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) 2015.
- The recording provides qualitative insights into the company's financial trajectory for the nine-month period of FY26.
Shankara Buildpro reported a strong Q3 FY26 with PAT rising 39% YoY to ₹25 crore, despite a modest 4% revenue growth to ₹1,666 crore. The company achieved a robust 37% YoY volume growth in Q3, keeping it on track for its 1 million tonne annual target. For the nine-month period, PAT surged 77% to ₹86 crore on a 30% revenue increase to ₹4,829 crore. The management highlighted the success of its post-demerger asset-light model and strong demand in the steel segment, although non-steel categories continue to face industry headwinds.
- Q3 FY26 PAT increased by 39% YoY to ₹25 crore, while 9M FY26 PAT surged 77% to ₹86 crore.
- Revenue for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹1,666 crore (up 4% YoY) and 9M FY26 at ₹4,829 crore (up 30% YoY).
- Recorded strong volume growth of 37% in Q3 and 38% in 9M FY26, targeting 1 million tonnes for the full year.
- EBITDA margins remained stable at 3.30% for Q3 and 3.28% for the nine-month period.
- Successfully transitioned to an asset-light platform post-demerger with 130 operational stores and fulfillment centers.
Shankara Buildpro delivered a robust performance in Q3 FY26, with consolidated revenue increasing 29% YoY to ₹1,666 crore. The growth was spearheaded by the steel marketplace, which saw volumes jump 37% YoY to 2.61 lakh tonnes, putting the company on track for its 1 million tonne annual target. While the non-steel segment faced macro headwinds with a 5% revenue decline, overall profitability improved significantly with EBITDA margins expanding to 3.30%. The company reported a 9M FY26 RoCE of 37% and maintained tight working capital management under 30 days.
- Steel volumes grew 37% YoY to 2.61 lakh tonnes in Q3; 9M volumes up 38% to 7.27 lakh tonnes.
- Q3 PAT increased 39% YoY to ₹25 crore, even after a ₹2.61 crore one-time labor code provision.
- EBITDA margins expanded 55 bps YoY to 3.30% in Q3 FY26 due to better scale and cost control.
- Non-steel revenue dipped 5% YoY to ₹146 crore due to industry-wide slowdown in tiles and building materials.
- Achieved a high RoCE of 37% for 9M FY26 with working capital cycles maintained below 30 days.
Shankara Buildpro Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, marking its first earnings report since listing on January 9, 2026. The Board approved both standalone and consolidated unaudited results, which include the performance of its subsidiary, Purple Splash Materials Private Limited. The statutory auditors, ASA & Associates LLP, issued a clean review report without any material misstatements. Notably, comparative figures for the previous year were management-certified and not auditor-reviewed, as per listing regulations for newly listed entities.
- First quarterly financial results released following the company's listing on January 9, 2026.
- Board approved unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025.
- Statutory auditors issued a clean Limited Review Report for the reporting period.
- Consolidated results incorporate the performance of subsidiary Purple Splash Materials Private Limited.
- Board meeting concluded within approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on February 11, 2026.
Shankara Buildpro Limited has scheduled its earnings conference call for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. The management team, including the Managing Director and CFO, will discuss the company's financial performance for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. This interaction is a standard procedure following the release of quarterly results, allowing analysts and institutional investors to seek clarifications on operational and financial metrics. The call will be accessible via universal dial-in numbers and a pre-registration link.
- Conference call scheduled for February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST to discuss Q3 and 9M FY26 results.
- Management participants include MD Sukumar Srinivas, ED Dhananjay Mirlay Srinivas, and CFO Alex Varghese.
- The discussion will focus on the financial period ending December 31, 2025.
- Universal dial-in numbers for the call are +91 22 7115 8242 and +91 22 6280 1341.
Shankara Buildpro Limited, which successfully listed on the exchanges on January 9, 2026, has approved its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. This filing fulfills the SEBI requirement for newly listed companies to submit prior quarter results within 21 days of listing. The statutory auditors issued a clean limited review report for both standalone and consolidated statements. Investors should prepare for the next set of financial disclosures for the December 2025 quarter, which are due by February 14, 2026.
- Company listed on BSE and NSE on January 9, 2026, triggering specific regulatory filing timelines.
- September 2025 quarter results were approved and filed by the January 29, 2026 deadline.
- Statutory auditors ASA & Associates LLP provided a clean limited review report with no material misstatements.
- Consolidated results include the performance of subsidiary Purple Splash Materials Private Limited.
- Next financial results for the December 2025 quarter are scheduled for release by February 14, 2026.
Shankara Buildpro Limited, which recently listed on January 9, 2026, has approved its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. This filing is a mandatory regulatory requirement for newly listed entities to be completed within 21 days of listing. The board also confirmed that the December 2025 quarter results are scheduled for release by February 14, 2026. The statutory auditors have issued a limited review report with no material qualifications for both consolidated and standalone statements.
- Approved Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
- Complied with SEBI Regulation 33(3)(j) by filing results within 21 days of the January 9, 2026 listing date.
- Next financial results for the December 2025 quarter are due to be published by February 14, 2026.
- Statutory auditors ASA & Associates LLP issued a clean Limited Review Report for the period.
- Consolidated results include the performance of subsidiary Purple Splash Materials Private Limited.
Shankara Buildpro Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that the details of securities dematerialized or rematerialized during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, have been furnished to the stock exchanges. This is a standard regulatory requirement to ensure the integrity of electronic shareholding records with NSDL and CDSL. The filing indicates that the company is maintaining its routine compliance obligations as per SEBI norms.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Certificate issued by KFin Technologies Limited, the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
- Confirms adherence to Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
- Covers reporting for both National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).
CRISIL has assigned a long-term rating of 'CRISIL A-/Stable' and a short-term rating of 'CRISIL A2+' to Shankara Buildpro's bank facilities. The total rated facilities amount to Rs 745 crore, primarily consisting of cash credit and working capital limits across multiple lenders. This assignment reflects the credit agency's view on the company's adequate safety regarding timely payment of financial obligations. The 'Stable' outlook indicates that the rating is unlikely to change in the near term.
- CRISIL assigned a long-term rating of 'CRISIL A-/Stable' for bank facilities
- Short-term rating of 'CRISIL A2+' assigned for non-fund based and working capital limits
- Total bank loan facilities rated amount to Rs 745 crore
- Facilities are spread across major lenders including ICICI Bank (Rs 120 Cr) and Citi Bank (Rs 105 Cr)
- The rating letter is valid until December 31, 2026
Shankara Buildpro Limited reported a steady performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with revenue from operations reaching ₹1,568.14 Crores. The company achieved a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹32.07 Crores, resulting in an EPS of ₹13.23 for the quarter. This financial update follows a significant corporate restructuring where the company demerged from Shankara Building Products Limited, resulting in the allotment of 2.42 crore new equity shares. Total equity as of June 30, 2025, stood at ₹465.57 Crores, reflecting a healthy balance sheet post-demerger.
- Revenue from operations for Q1 FY26 stood at ₹1,568.14 Crores compared to ₹5,267.38 Crores for the full previous year FY25.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter was ₹32.07 Crores with a Profit Before Tax of ₹41.77 Crores.
- Basic and Diluted EPS for the quarter was reported at ₹13.23 (not annualized).
- Total assets increased to ₹1,329.77 Crores as of June 30, 2025, up from ₹1,253.72 Crores in March 2025.
- Completed the allotment of 2,42,49,326 equity shares of ₹10 each pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement.
Shankara Buildpro Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons effective from January 9, 2026. This regulatory step is taken in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the declaration of financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed for Directors, Promoters, and Connected Persons until 48 hours after the results are made public. This is a standard procedure to ensure market integrity during the earnings reporting period.
- Trading window closed effective from Friday, January 9, 2026
- Closure is in relation to the financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Restriction applies to Directors, Promoters, Designated Employees, and Connected Persons
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the official declaration of Q3 results
Shankara Buildpro Limited has declared its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reporting a revenue of ₹1,568.14 crores. The company achieved a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹32.07 crores for the quarter, which represents over 40% of the total profit earned in the entire previous fiscal year (₹78.16 crores). The balance sheet reflects a significant asset base of ₹1,329.77 crores, with current assets like trade receivables and inventories dominating the mix. Furthermore, the company completed a Scheme of Arrangement involving the allotment of 2.42 crore equity shares to shareholders of the demerged entity.
- Revenue from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reached ₹1,568.14 crores.
- Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹32.07 crores, resulting in a basic EPS of ₹13.23.
- Total assets grew to ₹1,329.77 crores as of June 2025, up from ₹1,253.72 crores in March 2025.
- Trade receivables increased to ₹794.15 crores, while inventories rose to ₹420.57 crores.
- Allotment of 2,42,49,326 equity shares worth ₹24.25 crores was approved pursuant to a Scheme of Arrangement.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single business segment: Trading and retailing of home improvement and building products. Revenue for fiscal 2025 was INR 5,267.38 Cr, and for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended June 30, 2025), it reached INR 1,568.14 Cr, representing a strong quarterly run-rate compared to the previous year.
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of operations and revenue are generated within India, specifically across Southern and Western India where the company operates 94 retail showrooms and 20 warehouses across 9 states.
Profitability Margins
Net profit margin improved from 1.48% in fiscal 2025 to 2.05% in Q1 FY26. Operating margin stood at 2.85% in fiscal 2025, with management targeting a steady margin of around 3% through a higher contribution from the non-steel segment.
EBITDA Margin
EBIT for fiscal 2025 was INR 143.34 Cr (2.72% of revenue) and reached INR 50.81 Cr in Q1 FY26 (3.24% of revenue), showing a core profitability improvement of approximately 52 basis points.
Capital Expenditure
Capital requirements are primarily for expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company holds intangible assets valued at INR 11.47 Cr, including a brand value of INR 10.78 Cr acquired pursuant to the demerger scheme.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Crisil Ratings maintains a 'Stable' outlook. Borrowing costs are managed through a mix of fixed and floating rates, with floating rate debt expiring within one year totaling INR 141.57 Cr as of June 30, 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Traded goods include steel products (coils, pipes), sanitaryware, ceramics, and other building materials. Purchases of stock-in-trade accounted for INR 5,038.38 Cr (95.6% of revenue) in fiscal 2025.
Import Sources
Operations are fully within India; products are sourced domestically from major manufacturers to supply the retail network across 9 Indian states.
Key Suppliers
Key suppliers include JSW Steel Ltd, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), Uttam Value Steel Ltd, APL Apollo Tubes Ltd, Jaquar & Co, Kohler India Corporation Pvt Ltd, ROCA Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd, Somani Ceramics Ltd, Kajaria Ceramics Ltd, and Cera Sanitaryware Ltd.
Capacity Expansion
Currently operates 94 retail showrooms, 36 fulfillment centers, and 20 warehouses with 0.52 million sq ft of retail space. Expansion is funded through cash generated from operations and bank borrowings.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of goods sold for Q1 FY26 was INR 1,485.05 Cr. Procurement strategies involve purchasing at prevailing market prices to match selling price movements, particularly for steel products.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable as the company is a trading entity; however, Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) was a healthy 31.53% in fiscal 2025.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is managed through fulfillment centers across Southern and Western India to service 94 showrooms.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
10-15%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by increasing the contribution from the non-steel segment (sanitaryware, ceramics) to improve margins, expanding the retail showroom footprint, and pursuing strategic acquisitions like the 51% stake in Purple Splash Materials Private Limited.
Products & Services
Steel pipes, steel coils, sanitaryware, tiles, home improvement products, and building materials sold through 94 retail showrooms.
Brand Portfolio
Shankara Buildpro
New Products/Services
Focus on expanding the non-steel segment and home improvement services to diversify revenue streams away from volatile steel trading.
Market Expansion
Targeting deeper penetration in Southern and Western India, leveraging its existing 0.52 million sq ft of retail space.
Market Share & Ranking
Not disclosed, but identified as having an established market position in the building materials industry.
Strategic Alliances
Maintains longstanding associations with premier brands like Jaquar, Kohler, and JSW Steel to offer a diverse product range.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a recovery in construction activity; the company is positioning itself for the future by shifting toward a higher-margin non-steel product mix and home improvement services.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with both organized and unorganized building material retailers; competitive edge is maintained through scale and vendor relationships.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a massive distribution network (94 showrooms, 20 warehouses), relationships with top-tier brands, and a vast inventory of 100,000+ SKUs, which are difficult for new entrants to replicate quickly.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to real estate demand and construction activity cycles; revenue was historically impacted by pandemic-related disruptions but has since recovered.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing consumer preference for renowned brands in home improvement, which the company addresses through its diverse brand associations.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure is limited due to 100% domestic operations, though global economic conditions influence domestic steel pricing.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Complies with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, and Ind AS accounting standards.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company accounts for taxes on profits; net profit of INR 32.07 Cr in Q1 FY26 is reported net of tax.
Legal Contingencies
No project completion overruns or cost excesses reported; unsatisfied performance obligations are Nil.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Fluctuations in steel prices represent the primary uncertainty, with a 1% price change significantly impacting net exposure and equity.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in Southern and Western India (9 states).
Third Party Dependencies
Significant dependency on key suppliers like JSW Steel and SAIL for core inventory.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Digital transformation is managed through software assets; the company recently hived off its marketplace division during the demerger.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 336.86 Cr (not due) as of June 30, 2025, indicating healthy receivable quality.