SKIPPER - Skipper
π’ Recent Corporate Announcements
Skipper Limited achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR 1,370 crores, marking a 21% YoY growth, alongside a 40% surge in PAT to INR 50.2 crores. The company's order book reached a record USD 1 billion (INR 9,009 crores), providing strong revenue visibility for the next two years. Management maintained a growth guidance of 20-25% for the next three years, supported by a massive INR 9 lakh crore national transmission capex plan. Capacity expansion is on track to reach 450,000 tons by the end of FY26, which is expected to further improve operating leverage.
- Highest ever quarterly revenue of INR 1,370 crores, up 21% YoY, with PAT rising 40% to INR 50.2 crores.
- Order book stands at an all-time high of INR 9,009 crores (~USD 1 billion) with 90% domestic and 10% export mix.
- EBITDA margins improved to 10.3% from 9.8% YoY, driven by operating leverage and better quality contracts.
- Manufacturing capacity is expanding to 450,000 tons by FY26-end, with 75,000 tons already recently commissioned.
- Robust bidding pipeline of approximately USD 3 billion (over INR 27,000 crores) across domestic and international markets.
Skipper Limited has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences in February 2026. The company's management is scheduled to attend the Systematix India Annual Conference on February 10, 2026. This will be followed by participation in the Nuvama India Conference on February 11, 2026. These interactions are part of the company's routine engagement with institutional investors and analysts to discuss business developments.
- Participation in Systematix India Annual Conference on February 10, 2026.
- Participation in Nuvama India Conference on February 11, 2026.
- Disclosure made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Skipper Limited has received a cautionary letter from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on January 27, 2026, regarding observations in its Secretarial Compliance Report for FY 2024-25. The NSE has advised the company to be more diligent in the future to ensure adherence to SEBI Listing Regulations. The company stated that this warning has no quantifiable impact on its financial or operational activities. Furthermore, the company acknowledged a delay in disclosing this communication to the exchanges, attributing it to an inadvertent oversight.
- NSE issued a cautionary letter on January 27, 2026, based on Secretarial Auditor observations.
- The observations relate to the Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
- Company confirms zero impact on financial, operational, or other business activities.
- The disclosure was delayed beyond the prescribed SEBI timeline, which the company has now rectified.
- Management has committed to avoiding such unintended delays and regulatory lapses in the future.
Skipper Limited has officially released the audio recording of its conference call held on January 29, 2026, regarding the Q3FY26 financial results. The recording provides a detailed discussion on the company's performance and strategic outlook for the third quarter. This disclosure is part of the company's regulatory compliance under SEBI (LODR) Regulations. Investors can access the full audio via the company's website to hear management's direct responses to analyst queries.
- Audio recording of the Q3FY26 earnings call is now available for public access.
- The conference call was conducted on January 29, 2026, following the quarterly results announcement.
- Compliance maintained with Regulation 30(6) of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
- The recording serves as a primary source for understanding management's commentary on business growth and order book.
Skipper Limited reported a strong Q3 FY26 with revenue growing 21% YoY to βΉ13,706 Mn and PAT (before exceptional items) rising 40% to βΉ502 Mn. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of βΉ1,414 Mn, with margins expanding by 50 bps to 10.3% due to a shift toward high-value T&D projects. The closing order book reached a record high of approximately $1 billion (βΉ90,093 Mn), providing strong multi-year revenue visibility. Management has maintained a 20%+ revenue CAGR guidance for the current year, supported by a robust $3 billion bidding pipeline.
- Revenue grew 21% YoY to βΉ13,706 Mn, while EBITDA increased 28% to βΉ1,414 Mn.
- EBITDA margins improved to 10.3% from 9.8% YoY, driven by operating leverage and execution of complex T&D contracts.
- Order book stands at an all-time high of βΉ90,093 Mn, with 9M FY26 order inflows up 24% YoY at βΉ46,490 Mn.
- Manufacturing capacity is on track to reach 450,000 MTPA by the end of FY26 with a new 75,000 MTPA expansion underway.
- Secured prestigious 765 kV transmission line EPC projects from PGCIL in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
Skipper Limited reported its highest-ever quarterly performance for Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 20.7% YoY to βΉ13,706 million. Operating PAT surged 40% to βΉ502 million, supported by EBITDA margin expansion to 10.3% and a reduction in finance costs to 4.1% of sales. The company's order book reached an all-time high of βΉ90,093 million, providing strong multi-year revenue visibility. Management is aggressively expanding capacity to 450,000 MTPA by year-end to capitalize on a βΉ27,000 crore bidding pipeline.
- Highest-ever quarterly revenue of βΉ13,706 million (+20.7% YoY) and Operating PAT of βΉ502 million (+40% YoY).
- Record order book of βΉ90,093 million (~$1.1 billion), representing a 42% YoY growth with a $3 billion bidding pipeline.
- EBITDA margins improved by 50 bps to 10.3%, driven by operating leverage and execution of high-quality T&D contracts.
- Capacity expansion to 450,000 MTPA is on track with a βΉ2,500 million CAPEX plan, with 75,000 MTPA already operational.
- Strategic partnership with Lubrizol for CPVC piping and planned overseas subsidiaries in UAE, Brazil, and the USA.
Skipper Limited reported a strong performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with revenue from operations growing 20.7% YoY to βΉ13,705.91 million. Net profit (PAT) saw a significant surge of 39.7% YoY, reaching βΉ501.69 million compared to βΉ359.14 million in the previous year's corresponding quarter. The Engineering Products segment remains the primary driver, contributing over 79% of total revenue. Despite a βΉ47.89 million impact from new labour code adjustments, the company maintained robust margins and improved EPS to βΉ4.41.
- Revenue from operations increased by 20.7% YoY to βΉ13,705.91 million
- Net Profit (PAT) grew by 39.7% YoY to βΉ501.69 million
- Engineering Products segment revenue rose to βΉ10,881.27 million from βΉ9,066.78 million YoY
- Basic EPS improved to βΉ4.41 from βΉ3.33 in the same quarter last year
- Recognized βΉ401.50 million in Other Comprehensive Income related to commodity hedge contracts
Skipper Limited has announced its Q3FY26 earnings conference call scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The call will be attended by senior management, including Directors Sharan Bansal and Devesh Bansal, and CFO Shiv Shankar Gupta. This session provides an opportunity for analysts and investors to discuss the company's financial performance for the quarter ending December 2025. Access details include universal dial-in numbers +91 22 6280 1144 and +91 22 7115 8045.
- Earnings conference call set for January 29, 2026, at 17:00 hrs IST
- Top management including Directors and CFO to represent the company
- International toll-free access available for Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, and USA
- Call coordinated by ICICI Securities to discuss Q3FY26 financial results
Skipper Limited has received a new credit rating from CARE Ratings Limited for its short-term bank facilities. The agency assigned a 'CARE A1' rating to facilities amounting to βΉ150.00 crore. This rating indicates a very strong degree of safety regarding the timely payment of financial obligations and carries the lowest credit risk. The assignment of this high-grade rating reflects the company's stable credit profile and liquidity position.
- CARE Ratings Limited assigned a 'CARE A1' rating to short-term bank facilities.
- The total facility amount covered under this rating is βΉ150.00 crore.
- The 'A1' rating is the highest category for short-term debt instruments, signifying strong creditworthiness.
- The disclosure was made on January 15, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations.
Skipper Limited has been assigned a credit rating of 'CARE A1' by CARE Ratings Limited for its short-term bank facilities. The rating covers facilities amounting to βΉ100.00 crore. A 'CARE A1' rating is the highest in its category, indicating a very strong degree of safety regarding the timely payment of financial obligations and carrying the lowest credit risk. This assignment underscores the company's robust short-term liquidity position and creditworthiness.
- CARE Ratings Limited assigned a 'CARE A1' rating to the company's short-term bank facilities.
- The total amount covered under this credit rating assignment is βΉ100.00 crore.
- The 'A1' rating signifies the highest level of safety for short-term debt instruments in India.
- This disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Skipper Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by the Registrar and Transfer Agent Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited, covers the period from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. It confirms that no dematerialization requests for the company's equity shares were confirmed during this quarter. This is a standard administrative filing required for all listed entities in India.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Issued by Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited
- Confirms zero dematerialization requests were processed during the three-month period
- Mandatory filing under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
Skipper Limited has officially notified the stock exchanges regarding a change in the contact information for its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd. The RTA's primary email address has been updated from mdpldc@yahoo.com to contact@mdplcorporate.com with immediate effect as of January 2, 2026. This is a standard administrative update intended to streamline shareholder communications. All other contact details, including the physical office address, remain unchanged.
- RTA email address changed to contact@mdplcorporate.com effective January 2, 2026
- The previous email address mdpldc@yahoo.com is no longer the primary contact
- Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd. continues as the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent
- Physical address and other contact details of the RTA remain unchanged
Skipper Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and their immediate relatives starting January 1, 2026. This action is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are made public. The specific date for the board meeting to consider these results will be communicated at a later date.
- Trading window closure effective from January 1, 2026
- Closure is related to the unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025
- Applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives as per SEBI norms
- Trading window to reopen 48 hours after the official announcement of financial results
CRISIL Ratings Limited has assigned new credit ratings to Skipper Limited, signaling a healthy financial profile. The company received a 'CRISIL A/Stable' rating for its long-term instruments and a 'CRISIL A1' rating for its short-term obligations. These ratings reflect the company's established market position and a stable outlook for its future financial performance. This external validation is likely to support the company's ability to raise capital and manage borrowing costs effectively.
- Long-term credit rating assigned as 'CRISIL A' with a 'Stable' outlook
- Short-term credit rating assigned as 'CRISIL A1' by CRISIL Ratings Limited
- Ratings indicate a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations
- Disclosure made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Skipper Limited has received a demand order from the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Chhattisgarh, under Section 73 of the CGST Act, 2017. The total demand amounts to βΉ15,45,946, which includes a tax component of βΉ8,78,952, interest of βΉ5,79,098, and a penalty of βΉ87,896. The company has stated that this order has no material impact on its financial or operational activities. Skipper Limited intends to file an appeal against this order within the prescribed timeline.
- Total demand of βΉ15,45,946 issued by the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Chhattisgarh.
- The demand includes Tax of βΉ8,78,952, Interest of βΉ5,79,098, and a Penalty of βΉ87,896.
- The order was passed under Section 73 of the CGST Act, 2017, on December 19, 2025.
- Management confirms no material impact on the company's financial or operational activities.
- The company plans to file an appeal against the order within the stipulated time.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The Engineering segment grew 57.7% YoY to INR 3,518.5 Cr in FY25. The Infrastructure segment grew 12.7% to INR 674.3 Cr. The Polymer segment saw a slight decline of 4.6% to INR 431.7 Cr in FY25, though it rebounded in H1 FY26 with 22% YoY growth to INR 242.5 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
Domestic operations dominate the mix, but exports are growing rapidly, increasing 27% YoY to INR 523.4 Cr in H1 FY26. Exports currently constitute approximately 11% of the total order book.
Profitability Margins
Operating margins improved from 9.77% in FY25 to 10.14% in Q1 FY26 and 10.3% in H1 FY26. Net profit margins increased from 2.28% in FY24 to 3.15% in FY25, reaching 3.56% in Q1 FY26 due to better operational efficiency and higher-margin export orders.
EBITDA Margin
Reported EBITDA grew 41.4% YoY to INR 451.7 Cr in FY25. Standalone EBITDA margins improved to 10.3% in H1 FY26 compared to 9.9% in the previous year, driven by operating leverage and execution of higher-quality T&D contracts.
Capital Expenditure
The company has announced a major capacity expansion to add 300,000 MTPA to its engineering division. It also successfully raised INR 200 Cr through a rights issue of 1.03 Cr shares at INR 194 per share to fund growth and strengthen the balance sheet.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Crisil and AcuitΓ© maintain a Stable outlook. Finance costs as a percentage of sales improved to 4.2% in H1 FY26 from 4.8% YoY. The company utilizes approximately 63.75% of fund-based and 81.96% of non-fund-based bank limits.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include Steel (for towers and poles) and PVC Resin (for polymer products). Steel and zinc for galvanization are critical for the Engineering segment, while resin prices directly impact Polymer segment value growth.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed, but the company operates under a 'China+1' narrative for exports, suggesting a shift in global supply chain positioning. Domestic sourcing is implied for major steel requirements.
Capacity Expansion
Current engineering capacity is 300,000 MTPA, with a planned expansion of 300,000 MTPA to reach a total of 600,000 MTPA. Polymer capacity is maintained at 62,000 MTPA.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are managed through price escalation clauses in contracts. In the Polymer segment, falling resin prices caused a disconnect where volume growth did not fully translate to value growth in FY25.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is driven by backward integration and economies of scale. Operating margins in Engineering are aided by being one of the world's largest manufacturers, allowing for volume-driven cost efficiencies.
Logistics & Distribution
The company is expanding its retail distribution network for the polymer business to improve market penetration and reduce logistics overhead per unit.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through a 300,000 MTPA capacity expansion in Engineering, increasing export penetration in developed markets (Power T&D and Telecom), and diversifying the polymer portfolio with new products like water tanks and bath fittings.
Products & Services
Transmission towers, poles, EPC services for power T&D, railway electrification, telecom towers, PVC pipes, CP bath fittings, and water storage tanks.
Brand Portfolio
Skipper, Marina (for bath fittings and tanks).
New Products/Services
Launched 'Marina' brand for CP bath fittings and water storage tanks; introduced 'India's Safest Pipes' campaign to increase market share in the plumbing segment.
Market Expansion
Targeting global markets under the China+1 theme, specifically increasing the export share of the order book from the current 11% to aid margin expansion.
Market Share & Ranking
India's largest manufacturer for transmission towers and poles; aims to be the world's largest within 3 years.
Strategic Alliances
Joint Venture with Skipper Metzer India LLP (50% stake). Partnerships with PLP (UK) and PLP Poland (Belos) S.A. expected by Q2FY26 to strengthen global supply.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward non-fossil and renewable energy, driving a multi-year growth runway for T&D infrastructure. Global 'China+1' sourcing strategies are benefiting Indian manufacturers.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from domestic and international players in T&D and polymer piping; competition often leads to aggressive pricing in tender-based bidding.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on being a low-cost, backward-integrated producer with massive scale (300k MTPA expanding to 600k MTPA) and a strong reputation with major utilities like PGCIL.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to India's renewable energy goals and global T&D spending. A 40-60 revenue split between H1 and H2 is typical due to execution cycles.
Consumer Behavior
Increased demand for eco-conscious infrastructure is driving the company to publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for its steel towers.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to international projects in new geographies poses execution and cash flow risks, though mitigated by strong risk management and USD-denominated contracts.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations align with global ESG standards, GreenPro, and IS 14025 certifications. Products must meet stringent BIS and international quality standards for T&D.
Environmental Compliance
Eastern Indiaβs first in its segment to publish an EPD for Hot Dip Galvanized steel towers; reduced carbon emissions by 3,000 MT CO2 equivalent.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company settled a legacy entry tax dispute under a government amnesty scheme, paying 75% of the disputed amount.
Legal Contingencies
Recognized a one-time exceptional item of INR 10.6 Cr in Q2 FY26 for the settlement of a legacy entry tax dispute to eliminate future contingencies.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Tender-based business nature means revenue visibility depends on winning new contracts. Project deferrals or slow execution due to macroeconomic factors could lead to cost overruns.
Geographic Concentration Risk
While expanding exports, the company still has significant domestic concentration, particularly with large entities like PGCIL and BSNL.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on sub-contractors for EPC projects; mitigated by back-to-back payment arrangements and retention money funding.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk in structural steel, but the company is leveraging digital technologies and R&D to stay ahead in EHV (Extra High Voltage) segments.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is high as the company primarily bids for funded projects. Debtor days improved to 55 days in FY25 from 86 days in FY24.