TEXRAIL - Texmaco Rail
π’ Recent Corporate Announcements
Texmaco Rail & Engineering is seeking shareholder approval via a postal ballot to change the utilization of proceeds from its 2024 preferential issue. The company proposes to reallocate βΉ103.43 crores, originally intended for capital expenditure at its Paradip and Kolkata facilities, toward meeting working capital requirements. This shift follows the conversion of 73.97 lakh warrants into equity, while 3.74 lakh warrants held by Samena Green Limited lapsed, leading to a forfeiture of βΉ1.80 crores. The move indicates a strategic shift toward prioritizing operational liquidity over immediate manufacturing expansion.
- Proposed reallocation of βΉ103.43 crores from manufacturing CapEx to general working capital.
- Only βΉ4.34 crores of the original βΉ115 crore CapEx budget for Rolling Stock facilities has been utilized to date.
- Total funds available for the preferential issue adjusted to βΉ142.77 crores following warrant conversions.
- Forfeiture of βΉ1.80 crores in subscription money as 3,74,750 warrants remained unexercised by a non-promoter entity.
- Remote e-voting for the special resolution is scheduled from March 15 to April 13, 2026.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has secured a domestic contract from ECOR valued at Rs 2.13 crores. The scope of work involves Traction Distribution (TRD) works for the NMDC Nagarnar steel plant, including NSL SSP. The project is scheduled for completion within an 11-month timeframe from the date of the Letter of Acceptance. While the order value is relatively small for the company's scale, it demonstrates continued participation in specialized railway infrastructure projects.
- Order awarded by ECOR for TRD works at NMDC Nagarnar steel plant
- Total contract value is Rs 2.13 crores excluding taxes
- Execution timeline is set for 11 months from the Letter of Acceptance
- The contract includes works for NSL SSP within the steel plant complex
Texmaco Rail & Engineering has formalized a strategic Joint Venture (JV) with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) through a Shareholders' Agreement. Texmaco will hold a 49% stake in the venture, while RVNL will retain a majority 51% ownership. The partnership is designed to manufacture next-generation rolling stock and execute large-scale EPC projects across India, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. This collaboration leverages Texmaco's private-sector manufacturing agility with RVNL's public-sector execution expertise.
- Texmaco to hold a 49% stake in the JV, with RVNL holding the majority 51% stake.
- The JV will focus on advanced rolling stock, lifecycle maintenance, and turnkey infrastructure projects.
- Strategic expansion targets include international markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
- The partnership aims to localize supply chains and enhance India's export competitiveness in the rail sector.
- The agreement formalizes a platform for high-value global rail manufacturing and infrastructure contracts.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering has executed a Strategic Joint Venture Shareholdersβ Agreement with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) to establish a rail manufacturing and EPC powerhouse. Under the agreement, Texmaco will hold a 49% stake in the JV, while RVNL will retain majority ownership. The partnership aims to manufacture next-generation rolling stock, including locomotives and metro systems, while targeting large-scale infrastructure projects in India and international markets like Asia and Africa. This collaboration combines Texmaco's manufacturing agility with RVNL's public-sector execution depth.
- Texmaco to hold a 49% stake in the new Joint Venture company with RVNL.
- Focus on advanced rolling stock segments including freight, locomotives, passenger, and metro systems.
- Strategic expansion into global rail EPC markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
- JV will provide end-to-end solutions including lifecycle maintenance and asset management.
- Partnership leverages RVNL's execution track record and Texmaco's industrial manufacturing scale.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering has secured a two-year maintenance contract worth βΉ27.67 crore from South Western Railway. The project involves the comprehensive annual maintenance and breakdown restoration of electrification infrastructure across 1,046 track kilometres in the Mysore Division. This win expands the company's total OHE maintenance portfolio to 3,702.62 TKM across Indian Railways and Dedicated Freight Corridors. The contract ensures a steady revenue stream over the next 24 months, strengthening the company's position in the railway electrification services segment.
- Total contract value of βΉ27.67 crore inclusive of GST (βΉ23.45 crore excluding GST)
- Covers maintenance of 1,046 track kilometres (TKM) of electrification infrastructure in Mysore Division
- Execution period of 24 months from the date of Letter of Acceptance
- Cumulative OHE maintenance portfolio expanded to 3,702.62 TKM across multiple divisions
- Scope includes routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance of traction power systems
Texmaco Rail reported a Q3 FY26 revenue of βΉ1,042 crores with an EBITDA of βΉ102 crores and PAT of βΉ42 crores. While wagon deliveries of 2,027 units were down 20-25% YoY due to wheel set supply constraints, the company maintains a strong order book of βΉ5,661 crores. Management introduced the 'Texmaco 2.0' strategy, aiming to double the top line in 3-5 years by diversifying into Kavach safety systems, propulsion, and urban mobility. Despite short-term supply headwinds, average realization per wagon has improved due to a superior product mix and cost discipline.
- Reported Q3 FY26 revenue of βΉ1,042 crores and 9M FY26 EBITDA margin of 9.7%.
- Order book stands at βΉ5,661 crores as of December 31, 2025, ensuring strong execution visibility.
- Wagon deliveries reached 2,027 units in Q3, impacted by a 20-25% YoY decline due to transient wheel set availability issues.
- Texmaco 2.0 vision targets 2x revenue growth in 3-5 years via expansion into Metro coaches and propulsion systems.
- Foundry division achieved 7,646 MT in Q3, with export volumes expected to recover following recent tariff-related disruptions.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has submitted its Investor Presentation for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. This document provides a detailed breakdown of the company's financial performance and operational updates following the recent earnings release. The presentation is intended to help investors understand the growth trajectory and segment-wise performance of the company. It is a routine regulatory disclosure under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and is accessible on the company's website.
- Submission of Investor Presentation for Q3 and 9M FY26 ended 31st December, 2025.
- Compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- Presentation provides insights into financial results and operational highlights for the period.
- The document is available for public access on the company's official investor relations portal.
Texmaco Rail reported a revenue of βΉ1,042 crore for Q3 FY26, with an EBITDA of βΉ102 crore and a PAT of βΉ42 crore. While revenues saw a moderation due to transient supply-side disruptions and export headwinds, the company maintained a stable EBITDA margin of 9.6%. Operational momentum remained steady with the delivery of over 2,000 freight cars during the quarter. The company is actively diversifying into high-growth areas like wheelsets, metro bogies, and propulsion systems to mitigate sector-specific risks and leverage the record βΉ2.93 lakh crore railway budget allocation.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue stood at βΉ1,042 crore with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of βΉ42 crore.
- EBITDA margin remained resilient at 9.6% for the quarter and 9.7% for the nine-month period ended Dec 2025.
- Delivered over 2,000 freight cars during Q3 FY26 despite transient supply-side and export headwinds.
- 9M FY26 cumulative performance shows Revenue of βΉ3,210 crore and PAT of βΉ136 crore.
- Diversifying into new segments including Metro/EMU bogies, wheelsets, and expansion into GCC markets.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has made the audio recording of its investor conference call available to the public. The call, held on February 9, 2026, followed the announcement of the company's financial results. This recording provides transparency into management's discussion regarding performance and future outlook. The company explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information was shared during the interaction.
- Audio recording of the analyst/investor call held on February 9, 2026, at 05:30 p.m. IST is now live.
- The call focused on the financial results and operational performance of the company.
- Recording is accessible via the official company website under the Investor Relations section.
- Compliance filing made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering's board has approved the financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with an unmodified auditor's opinion. A key development is the board's proposal to vary the objects of fund utilization from its βΉ150 crore preferential issue, which now awaits shareholder approval. While joint ventures contributed a profit share of βΉ757.50 lakhs for the quarter, the Indian subsidiaries reported a combined net loss of βΉ123.57 lakhs. The monitoring agency, CARE Ratings, confirmed no deviations in fund utilization for the quarter as no funds were deployed during this specific period.
- Board approved unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for Q3 and 9M FY26.
- Proposed variation in the utilization of funds from the βΉ150 crore preferential issue, subject to shareholder approval.
- Joint ventures contributed βΉ757.50 lakhs to the group's net profit for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.
- Six Indian subsidiaries reported a combined revenue of βΉ109.37 lakhs and a net loss of βΉ123.57 lakhs for the quarter.
- Monitoring agency CARE Ratings reported zero utilization of preferential issue funds during the Q3 period.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has scheduled a conference call for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST to discuss its financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The call is being organized by ICICI Securities and will feature top management including the Vice Chairman, Managing Director, and CFO. This is a routine post-earnings interaction to brief the investor community on recent operational and financial results. No unpublished price sensitive information is expected to be shared during the session.
- Conference call scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 17:30 hrs IST.
- Focus on financial results for Q3 and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- Senior management presence including Mr. Indrajit Mookerjee (Vice Chairman) and Mr. Sudipta Mukherjee (MD).
- Organized by ICICI Securities with international toll-free access for Singapore, HK, UK, and USA.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has informed the exchanges that its Statutory Auditors, M/s. L. B. Jha & Co., have converted from a partnership firm to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). This conversion took effect on January 21, 2026, and the firm will now operate as M/s. L. B. Jha & Co. LLP. The company clarified that this is strictly a change in the legal constitution of the audit firm and does not affect the existing audit engagement. The auditors will continue to discharge their obligations for the remainder of their appointed tenure.
- Statutory Auditor M/s. L. B. Jha & Co. converted to an LLP effective January 21, 2026
- The new entity name is M/s. L. B. Jha & Co. LLP
- No change in the audit engagement or the remaining tenure of the appointment
- Disclosure made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has been assigned an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score of 58 by CFC Finlease Private Limited. This rating places the company in the 'Average' risk category based on its public disclosures and other available information. The assessment was provided voluntarily and communicated to the exchanges under SEBI Listing Obligations. While the score is mid-range, it provides a baseline for the company's sustainability and governance performance.
- CFC Finlease Private Limited assigned an ESG score of 58 to the company
- The company's ESG performance is classified under the 'Average' risk category
- The rating is based on disclosures made by the company and publicly available data
- The intimation was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has secured a domestic contract from East Coast Railways valued at Rs 2.96 crores. The project involves the installation of a bird prevention system in the KUR Division as per RDSO guidelines. The execution period for the entire contract is 365 days from the date of the Letter of Acceptance. While the order size is small relative to the company's overall operations, it signifies ongoing specialized work for Indian Railways.
- Order worth Rs 2.96 crores (excluding taxes) awarded by East Coast Railways
- Project involves setting up a bird prevention system in the KUR Division
- Execution timeline is 365 days from the date of Letter of Acceptance
- Contract follows RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation) guidelines
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has secured a domestic contract from East Coast Railways valued at Rs. 2.96 crores. The project involves the setup of a bird prevention system in the KUR Division according to RDSO guidelines. The contract is expected to be executed within a period of 365 days from the date of the Letter of Acceptance. Although the order value is relatively small, it reflects the company's ongoing involvement in specialized railway infrastructure projects.
- Order awarded by East Coast Railways for a bird prevention system in KUR Division
- Total contract value is Rs. 2.96 crores excluding taxes
- Execution timeline is set for 365 days from the date of Letter of Acceptance
- Project to be implemented as per RDSO guidelines
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total Operating Income (TOI) grew 55% YoY in FY24 to INR 3,503.78 Cr and further increased 45.7% to INR 5,106.57 Cr in FY25. The Infra-Electrical division saw segmental profits grow 85.8% from INR 23.92 Cr in FY24 to INR 44.44 Cr in FY25. Conversely, the Infra-Rail & Green Energy division reported a loss of INR 29.09 Cr in FY25 compared to a loss of INR 5.90 Cr in FY24.
Geographic Revenue Split
Primarily domestic-focused with significant revenue from Indian Railways; however, the company is targeting a 300-500% (3x to 5x) growth in export business over the next 2-3 years to diversify beyond the Indian market.
Profitability Margins
Operating profitability (PBILDT margin) improved significantly to 9.82% in H1FY25 compared to 6.66% in H1FY24. PAT increased from INR 25.80 Cr in FY23 to INR 112.98 Cr in FY24, representing a 337.9% increase.
EBITDA Margin
PBILDT margin improved to 9.82% in H1FY25. The company faces a negative rating trigger if the PBILDT margin falls below 7% on a sustained basis.
Capital Expenditure
The company utilized INR 1,050 Cr from QIP and preferential issues in FY24 for debt reduction and working capital. A term loan was also taken for debottlenecking the heavy engineering and steel foundry divisions. Acquisition of TWRL cost approximately INR 614 Cr.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Long-term bank facilities rated CARE A; Stable (upgraded from CARE A-). Short-term facilities rated CARE A1. Borrowing costs are influenced by the Total Debt/PBILDT ratio, which improved from 10.39x in FY23 to 4.13x in FY24 and below 3.5x by Sept 2024.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel, cartridge tapered roller bearings (CTRB), and wheel sets are the primary raw materials. These represent the bulk of the manufacturing cost for wagons.
Import Sources
The company imports wheel sets specifically to meet orders from private parties. Specific countries are not disclosed, but global sourcing is utilized for specialized components.
Key Suppliers
Procurement is restricted to Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) approved vendors for critical components like steel and bearings.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity includes 10,000 Vehicular Units (VUs) of wagons, 20,400 MTPA of structurals, 10,000 MTPA of bridges, and 42,000 MTPA of steel castings. The acquisition of TWRL added 3,000 VUs of capacity, bringing total wagon capacity to 13,000 VUs.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are subject to high volatility; however, risk is mitigated by escalation clauses in long-term Indian Railways contracts. Short-term private orders (1-2 months) remain exposed to price fluctuations.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company is focusing on debottlenecking its heavy engineering and steel foundry divisions to improve throughput and support the 55% growth in TOI.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
300-500%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by the acquisition of TWRL for INR 614 Cr to capture private sector wagon demand, a planned demerger of the loss-making 'Infra-Rail & Green Energy' division to lean out the balance sheet, and a 3x-5x target for export expansion. The company is also leveraging a healthy order book from Indian Railways' INR 2.55 lakh Cr budgetary allocation.
Products & Services
Railway freight cars (wagons), hydro-mechanical equipment, industrial structurals, steel castings, loco shells, electrical mechanical units (EMU), railway bridges, and pressure vessels.
Brand Portfolio
Texmaco, TexRail, Adventz Group (parent group), and Texmaco West Rail Limited (TWRL).
New Products/Services
Expansion into commodity-specific wagons for private sector players following the TWRL acquisition.
Market Expansion
Diversifying from government-only contracts to private sector players and international markets (targeting 3x-5x export growth).
Market Share & Ranking
Largest wagon manufacturer in India with a total capacity of 13,000 VUs.
Strategic Alliances
Acquired 100% stake in Texmaco West Rail Limited (formerly Jindal Rail Infrastructure Limited) for INR 614 Cr. Merged BPPPL and Texmaco Hi-Tech to form the Infra-Electrical division.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a major thrust from the GoI in railway infrastructure, shifting toward higher-capacity wagons and electrification. TexRail is positioned as the market leader to capture this volume growth.
Competitive Landscape
Faces stiff competition from other established wagon manufacturers and larger EPC players in the rail infrastructure segment.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on being the largest domestic manufacturer with significant backward integration (steel foundry) and a long-standing relationship with Indian Railways. This is sustainable due to high entry barriers in RDSO-certified manufacturing.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to Government of India (GoI) budgetary allocations for railways, which increased to INR 2.55 lakh Cr for FY25.
Consumer Behavior
Shift in private sector demand toward commodity-specific wagons for efficient freight movement.
Geopolitical Risks
Global situations impact the foundry business and export targets, though management indicates the portfolio is diversified enough to withstand short-term shocks.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are strictly governed by RDSO standards for manufacturing and vendor approvals. The company must comply with NCLT orders for mergers and demergers.
Environmental Compliance
The company publishes a Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) as per Listing Regulations.
Legal Contingencies
The company is in the process of filing claims for slow-moving/stuck receivables in the Infra-Rail division, which totaled INR 689 Cr in unbilled revenue as of March 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the timeline and impact of the demerger of the 'Infra-Rail & Green Energy' division and the realization of INR 689 Cr in unbilled revenue.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in India, specifically projects linked to Indian Railways, though manufacturing is centralized in West Bengal across four facilities.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on RDSO-approved vendors for critical components like bearings and wheel sets.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is upgrading its heavy engineering division to maintain manufacturing efficiency against modern standards.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Significant credit risk associated with slow-moving receivables from government infrastructure projects, with total debtors reaching INR 1,146 Cr in FY25.