JINDALSAW - Jindal Saw
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Jindal Saw Limited has issued a clarification regarding its previous announcement about setting up an additional LSAW pipe facility in Saudi Arabia. The company corrected a clerical error where the date was inadvertently stated as June 9, 2026, instead of the correct date, June 9, 2025. This expansion is being undertaken through its joint venture, Jindal Saw & Buhur Altavision Co., to meet the growing demand for pipes in the region. The underlying project details and the strategic intent to expand capacity in the KSA market remain unchanged.
- Clarification issued regarding the Board's approval timeline for the KSA expansion.
- Corrected the inadvertent date error from June 9, 2026, to June 9, 2025.
- Expansion involves an additional LSAW facility through JV Jindal Saw & Buhur Altavision Co.
- Project aims to address the significantly increased demand for pipes in Saudi Arabia.
Jindal Saw reported a sharp decline in its Q4 FY26 standalone performance, with PAT falling to ₹1,140 million from ₹4,742 million in the previous year. The company's export-heavy operations were significantly disrupted by the geopolitical conflict in the MENA region, leading to logistical constraints and deferred shipments. Despite the earnings hit, the company maintained a healthy standalone order book of $1,317 million and successfully reduced its consolidated debt by approximately ₹8,177 million during the quarter. Expansion projects in UAE and Saudi Arabia remain on track, though a temporary API license suspension at the Nashik unit poses a near-term operational challenge.
- Standalone Q4 FY26 Revenue fell to ₹38,517 million vs ₹44,495 million YoY, with EBITDA margins contracting to 10.7% from 19.2%.
- Consolidated debt significantly reduced to ₹25,279 million as of March 31, 2026, down from ₹33,456 million in the previous quarter.
- Standalone order book remains robust at $1,317 million, with export orders accounting for approximately 29% of the total value.
- Operations impacted by the MENA conflict and a suspension of the API monogram license at the Nashik seamless pipe facility.
- Expansion underway with a new seamless pipe facility in Abu Dhabi and a SAW pipe joint venture in Saudi Arabia.
Jindal Saw Limited has announced that its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and will be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. Shareholders will be provided with the Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26 and the formal notice in due course. This is a standard regulatory filing in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- 41st Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
- Meeting to be held virtually through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
- Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26 to be dispatched to shareholders shortly.
- Compliance filing under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
Jindal Saw Limited has received board approval to dispose of its 100% subsidiary, Raleal Holdings Limited, Cyprus, through sale or liquidation. The subsidiary is currently non-operational, reporting zero revenue for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. Notably, the entity has a significant negative net worth of approximately Euro 9.76 million. This move appears to be a strategic effort to streamline the company's international portfolio and remove non-performing assets from its consolidated balance sheet.
- Board approved in-principle disposal of 100% subsidiary Raleal Holdings Limited, Cyprus
- Subsidiary reported NIL turnover/revenue for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
- The entity has a negative net worth of Euro 9,762,501 as of March 31, 2026
- Disposal method (sale or liquidation) and final consideration are yet to be determined
Jindal Saw Limited has fixed May 22, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for its upcoming dividend and participation in the 41st Annual General Meeting. The dividend payment is contingent upon approval by the members during the AGM. This announcement follows the company's regulatory filing under SEBI Listing Obligations. Shareholders must hold the stock in their demat accounts by the close of the record date to qualify for the payout.
- Record date for dividend eligibility and 41st AGM fixed for May 22, 2026
- Dividend payment is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM
- Official notification submitted to BSE (500378) and NSE (JINDALSAW) on April 27, 2026
- The record date ensures the identification of eligible members for corporate benefits
The Board of Directors of Jindal Saw Limited has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This dividend is based on a face value of Re. 1 per share, representing a 200% payout on the nominal value. The recommendation was finalized during the board meeting held on April 27, 2026. The final distribution remains subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
- Recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2 per equity share for FY 2025-26
- Dividend payout is based on a face value of Re. 1 per share
- The proposal is subject to shareholder approval at the next AGM
- Board meeting concluded at 5:40 p.m. on April 27, 2026
Jindal Saw Limited reported a significant downturn in its standalone financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Annual revenue from operations fell to ₹14,620.13 crore from ₹17,936.16 crore in the previous year, while net profit plummeted by over 58% to ₹783.98 crore. The fourth quarter specifically showed weakness, with net profit at ₹113.98 crore compared to ₹474.25 crore in the year-ago period. Additionally, auditors highlighted an ongoing legal appeal regarding the company's investment in its subsidiary, Jindal ITF Limited.
- Standalone revenue for FY26 decreased by 18.5% YoY to ₹14,620.13 crore.
- Full-year standalone Net Profit fell sharply to ₹783.98 crore from ₹1,874.47 crore in FY25.
- Q4 FY26 revenue stood at ₹3,818.44 crore, down from ₹4,401.10 crore in Q4 FY25.
- Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the year saw a steep decline to ₹869.96 crore from ₹2,487.92 crore.
- Auditors issued an 'Emphasis of Matter' regarding the carrying value of investment in subsidiary Jindal ITF Limited due to pending litigation.
Jindal Saw Limited has scheduled its Q4 FY26 earnings conference call for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 15:30 IST. The call, organized by ICICI Securities, will feature senior management including the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Mr. Narendra Mantri. The discussion will focus on the company's financial performance for the quarter and full year ending March 2026. This is a routine regulatory filing under SEBI Regulation 30 to facilitate investor engagement.
- Conference call scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 15:30 hrs (IST) for Q4 FY26 results.
- Organized by ICICI Securities Limited with universal access numbers +91 22 6280 1144 and +91 22 7115 8045.
- Management representation includes COFO Mr. Narendra Mantri and Treasury Head Mr. Vinay Kumar.
- The meeting will be based on publicly available information with no UPSI intended for discussion.
- International toll-free numbers provided for Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, and USA participants.
Jindal Saw Limited has notified the exchanges that its trading window will be closed starting April 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the results are made public. This is a standard regulatory procedure followed by listed Indian companies every quarter.
- Trading window closure commences on April 1, 2026.
- Applies to audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
- Window to reopen 48 hours after the official announcement of financial results.
- Compliance move under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Jindal Saw Limited has announced a series of one-on-one virtual meetings with institutional investors scheduled for March 23, 24, and 25, 2026. These meetings are intended to facilitate engagement with the investment community using publicly available information. The sessions are scheduled for 3:00 PM on the first day and 4:00 PM on the subsequent two days. As per the filing, no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be discussed during these interactions.
- Three days of virtual one-on-one investor meetings scheduled starting March 23, 2026.
- Meetings on March 24 and 25 are set for 4:00 PM IST.
- Discussions will strictly adhere to publicly available information to ensure regulatory compliance.
- The schedule is subject to change based on the exigencies of the participants or the company.
Jindal Saw Limited has notified the exchanges regarding a series of one-on-one virtual meetings with various investors scheduled for late March 2026. The meetings are slated for March 23rd at 3:00 PM, and March 24th and 25th at 4:00 PM respectively. The company has explicitly stated that these discussions will be based on publicly available information and will not involve any unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI). Such meetings are standard practice for maintaining transparency and engagement with the institutional investor community.
- Three consecutive days of virtual one-on-one investor meetings scheduled for March 23, 24, and 25, 2026.
- Meetings are timed for 3:00 PM on the first day and 4:00 PM on the following two days.
- Compliance disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- Company confirms no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during these sessions.
Jindal Saw Limited has announced a series of one-on-one virtual meetings with institutional investors scheduled for March 23, 24, and 25, 2026. The meetings are slated for 3:00 PM on the first day and 4:00 PM on the subsequent two days. These sessions are intended to discuss the company's performance based on publicly available data. No unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) is expected to be disclosed during these interactions, ensuring compliance with SEBI listing regulations.
- Three virtual one-on-one investor meetings scheduled over three consecutive days in March 2026.
- Meetings scheduled for March 23 (3:00 PM), March 24 (4:00 PM), and March 25 (4:00 PM).
- Discussions will be strictly limited to publicly available information to comply with SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
Jindal Saw Limited has responded to a clarification request from the National Stock Exchange regarding a significant increase in its trading volume. The company stated that it has consistently disclosed all material information and events to the exchanges as per regulatory requirements. Management confirmed there is no undisclosed price-sensitive information that could be driving the recent volume behavior. The company maintains that the movement in share volume is likely market-driven and not linked to any internal developments.
- NSE issued a surveillance letter (Ref: NSE/CM/Surveillance/16507) on February 25, 2026, regarding volume spurts.
- Company confirmed all material events and announcements have been regularly disseminated to the exchanges.
- Management explicitly stated no undisclosed price-sensitive information exists as of February 26, 2026.
- The company attributed the recent increase in trading volume to market-driven factors.
Jindal Saw Limited has received a suspension letter from the American Petroleum Institute (API) restricting the company from affixing the API monogram on its seamless pipes. This action follows an audit where certain Non-conformances (NCs) were identified. While the license was valid until April 6, 2026, the company is now prohibited from using the certification until the issues are resolved. Management claims the financial impact will be immaterial as the manufacturing capacity is fungible and has been redirected to other product lines.
- API monogram usage suspended for seamless pipes due to audit non-conformances.
- The affected license was originally valid through April 6, 2026.
- Management states the impact is not material as production capacity is being redirected to other products.
- Company is currently implementing corrective measures to address the API findings and restore the license.
Jindal Saw Limited has announced a virtual one-on-one meeting with institutional investors scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST. The company clarified that the discussions will be based strictly on publicly available information and no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared. This meeting is part of the company's regular investor relations engagement under SEBI regulations. Such interactions are standard for mid-to-large cap companies to maintain transparency with the investment community.
- One-on-one virtual investor meeting scheduled for February 18, 2026
- Meeting is set to commence from 02:00 PM IST onwards
- Discussions will be limited to publicly available information only
- Compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Standalone revenue for Q2 FY26 was INR 3,409.1 Cr, representing a 28.8% YoY decline from INR 4,790.2 Cr. Abu Dhabi operations (JSGL) grew 15.6% QoQ to INR 607 Cr in Q2 FY26 from INR 525 Cr in Q1 FY26. USA operations revenue was INR 173 Cr in Q2 FY26, down 8% from INR 188 Cr in Q1 FY26.
Geographic Revenue Split
Domestic and export markets are well-balanced. USA operations contributed approximately 4% of consolidated revenue (INR 173 Cr out of INR 4,264 Cr). Abu Dhabi operations contributed approximately 14.2% of consolidated revenue (INR 607 Cr).
Profitability Margins
Standalone PAT for Q2 FY26 was INR 79.3 Cr, an 83.4% YoY decrease from INR 477.0 Cr. Standalone PAT margin fell to 2.3% from 10.0% YoY. Consolidated PAT for Q2 FY26 was INR 138.6 Cr, a 70.8% YoY decrease from INR 475.3 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
Standalone EBITDA margin for Q2 FY26 was 9.8%, down from 18.3% YoY, primarily due to lower production volumes (3 lakh tons vs 4 lakh tons) and poor overhead absorption. Consolidated EBITDA margin was 11.3% in Q2 FY26 vs 16.9% in Q2 FY25.
Capital Expenditure
Standalone maintenance and debottlenecking capex is planned at INR 600-700 Cr for FY26. MENA region expansion (Abu Dhabi and KSA) is expected to require $20-30 million (INR 165-250 Cr) in the current year, with higher spending over the next two years.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE reaffirmed 'CARE AA; Stable' for long-term bank facilities and 'CARE A1+' for short-term facilities. Brickwork reaffirmed 'BWR AA (Stable)' for NCDs. Standalone finance costs were INR 108.4 Cr in Q2 FY26, a 17.1% YoY reduction from INR 130.8 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel coils, iron ore, and scrap are the primary raw materials for SAW, DI, and seamless pipes. Specific percentage of total cost for each is not disclosed.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though the company operates in India, USA, and the MENA region.
Capacity Expansion
Current standalone production volume was 3 lakh tons in Q2 FY26, down from 4 lakh tons in the previous year. Planned expansion includes debottlenecking 12 facilities in India and MENA region capex for capacity improvement.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material price declines in 9MFY25 previously supported margins, but current Q2 FY26 performance was impacted by lower volume absorption rather than raw material spikes. Procurement strategies include natural hedging for forex exposure.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Gross profit to EBITDA conversion stood at 24% in Q2 FY26 on a standalone basis, significantly lower than the 40% achieved in the previous year due to low utilization (3 lakh tons).
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
10%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by a robust order book of 19 lakh tons (USD 1.45 billion standalone) and USD 240 million in Abu Dhabi. Strategy focuses on the water infrastructure sector, MENA region expansion (Abu Dhabi and KSA), and specialized offerings like rust-free pipes.
Products & Services
Longitudinal and helical SAW steel pipes, ductile iron (DI) pipes, seamless pipes, anti-corrosion coated pipes, hot-pulled induction bends, and stainless steel pipes.
Brand Portfolio
Jindal SAW, Jindal Hunting (JV).
New Products/Services
Rust-free pipes manufactured in Abu Dhabi; specialized oil country tubular goods (OCTG) through the Jindal Hunting JV.
Market Expansion
Expansion in the MENA region (Abu Dhabi and KSA) with modular capex and a focus on the domestic water infrastructure sector.
Market Share & Ranking
Dominant market position in domestic steel pipe manufacturing with over 40 years of track record.
Strategic Alliances
Joint venture with Hunting Energy Services (Jindal Hunting) which contributed INR 9.4 Cr in Q2 FY26.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The water infrastructure sector is seeing robust demand, leading to the company's highest-ever order book in this segment. The industry is evolving toward specialized, corrosion-resistant products.
Competitive Landscape
Competitors are reporting higher gross profit to EBITDA conversion rates of 45-48% compared to JSAW's current 24% during low utilization periods.
Competitive Moat
Moat is sustained by a 40-year track record, dominant domestic market share, and a diversified multi-product business model that hedges against segment-specific downturns.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to government spending on water infrastructure and global oil and gas demand for pipe products.
Consumer Behavior
Shift in demand toward large-scale government-funded water infrastructure projects.
Geopolitical Risks
Expansion in the MENA region (Abu Dhabi and KSA) exposes the company to regional geopolitical stability and trade trends.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to environmental norms and manufacturing standards for steel and ductile iron pipes. Compliance is managed through modular maintenance capex.
Taxation Policy Impact
Standalone tax rate for Q2 FY26 was approximately 24.3%. H1 FY26 results included a tax refund of INR 133.5 Cr (INR 1,335 million) adjudicated by the Appellate Authority for earlier years.
Legal Contingencies
Pending legal suit: Jindal ITF Ltd (51% subsidiary) vs NTPC. The company has a significant investment of INR 1,598 Cr in Jindal ITF. A hearing was scheduled for October 27, 2025, at the Delhi High Court.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
High exposure to subsidiaries and JVs (INR 2,090 Cr investment) and corporate guarantees (INR 608.34 Cr for JSGL) could adversely impact the financial risk profile if these entities require further cash support.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Significant reliance on the Indian domestic market and the MENA region for growth.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on government-linked projects in the water sector for the current order book execution.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by INR 600-700 Cr annual capex for facility upgradation, modernization, and debottlenecking.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Liquidity is marked as 'Adequate' with cash and equivalents of INR 514 Cr as of March 31, 2025, against scheduled debt repayments of INR 323 Cr for FY26.