Engineers India Q2 FY27: Profit Up 65%, Order Book Hits All-Time High of ₹20,421 Crore
Engineers India Limited's Q2 FY27 results show a 65% rise in PAT to ₹180 crore and an all-time high order book of ₹20,421 crore. Consultancy segment margins reached 30%, driven by a favorable business mix. The company expects to maintain consultancy margins around 25% and anticipates exceeding its ₹8,000 crore order inflow target for the fiscal year.
The substantial increase in profitability, record-breaking order book, and improved margins are material positive developments for the company, likely to positively influence investor sentiment and market valuation.
The company reported strong financial performance with significant increases in profit after tax and impressive growth in its order book, reaching an all-time high. Margins also showed a positive trend, driven by a favorable shift in business mix.
Engineers India Limited (EIL) announced its financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported a significant increase in profitability, with profit after tax (PAT) rising by 65% to ₹180 crores for the quarter, compared to ₹109 crores in the first quarter of FY27. For the half-year ended September 2026, PAT increased by 56% to ₹288 crores from ₹185 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year.
The company's order book reached an all-time high of ₹20,421 crores as of September 30, 2026, a substantial increase from ₹14,424 crores on June 30, 2026. Order inflow for the first half of FY27 stood at ₹7,428 crores.
EIL's turnover for the three months ended September 2026 was ₹802 crores, with Consultancy and Engineering segments contributing ₹594 crores and the Turnkey segment ₹208 crores. Profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter surged by 58% to ₹229 crores, and PAT saw a 65% increase to ₹180 crores.
Operating margins improved significantly, with the second quarter showing 19% compared to 14% in the first quarter. EBITDA for the second quarter was around ₹240 crores (27% margin), up from ₹155 crores (19% margin) in the first quarter. For the half-year, EBITDA stood at ₹395 crores with a 23% margin, compared to ₹265 crores (14% margin) in the previous year.
The revenue mix also shifted, with the Consultancy segment now accounting for 68% of turnover in the first half of FY27, up from 47% in the previous year, while the Turnkey segment reduced to 32% from 53%. This shift is positive as the Consultancy segment typically offers higher margins.
During the post-earnings call, management confirmed that the strong consultancy margins of around 30% in the quarter were due to the business mix and not one-off items, and they expect to maintain margins around 25% on an overall yearly basis, with potential for upside.
The company is actively bidding for projects and expects to cross the ₹8,000 crores order inflow target for the fiscal year. Management also indicated that while the Middle East situation remains uncertain, business from Africa has compensated, and they are hopeful for stabilization. Future guidance suggests revenue growth of around 10% annually, supported by the strong order book.
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