Krishna Defence Q3FY26: Revenue Surges 23.4% to ₹637 Mn, PAT Jumps 163.9%
Krishna Defence reported Q3FY26 revenue of ₹637 million (up 23.4% YoY) and PAT of ₹102 million (up 163.9% YoY). For 9MFY26, revenue was ₹1,799 million (up 25.0% YoY) and PAT was ₹258 million (up 77.4% YoY). The order book stands at ₹1,423 million. Key developments include migration to NSE Main Board and securing AUV technology.
The strong financial performance, coupled with strategic achievements such as technology acquisition and migration to the main board, indicates a significant positive impact on the company's growth trajectory and investor confidence.
The company reported strong year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit for both the quarter and nine-month period. Significant margin expansion and strategic achievements like technology acquisition and migration to the NSE Main Board contribute to a positive outlook.
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited has announced its earnings presentation for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a standalone revenue of ₹637 million for Q3FY26, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 23.4% compared to ₹515.8 million in Q3FY25. The Net Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter saw a substantial jump of 163.9% to ₹102 million, up from ₹38.6 million in the same period last year. The PAT margin also expanded significantly by 851 basis points to 16.0% from 7.5% YoY. For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025 (9MFY26), revenue grew by 25.0% YoY to ₹1,799 million, and PAT increased by 77.4% YoY to ₹258 million. EBITDA for Q3FY26 grew by 139.3% to ₹142 million, with an EBITDA margin of 22.2%, an expansion of 1077 basis points YoY. The 9MFY26 EBITDA stood at ₹360 million, a 77.5% YoY increase, with a margin of 20.0%. The company's closing order book as of December 31, 2025, was ₹1,423 million.
Key business highlights for Q3 & 9M FY26 include the successful migration to the NSE Main Board, reinforcing governance standards and market visibility. Additionally, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.2 for Specialty Steel, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities. Krishna Defence also acquired key technology for the CBot Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, enhancing India's capabilities in advanced seabed operations. The company aims for a CAGR growth of over 30% for the next 3 to 5 years, with plans for new product development in defence, a new facility for composite doors & hatches in collaboration with VABO Composites, and investment in defence electronics.
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