SEIL H1'FY27: Order Intake Surges 24.7% to ₹2,180 Cr; ₹211 Cr Capacity Expansion Approved
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited (SEIL) reported strong H1'FY27 results with order intake up 24.7% to ₹2,180 crore and sales up 12.5% to ₹1,430 crore. The company approved a ₹211 crore capacity expansion at its Kolkata facility. SEIL also received awards for sustainability and corporate governance.
The strong order growth, significant backlog, and planned capacity expansion indicate substantial future business potential and operational strengthening. Recognition for sustainability and governance also positively impacts long-term stakeholder value.
The company reported record order intake, significant year-on-year growth in orders and sales, and a substantial order backlog. The approval of a significant capacity expansion and recognition for sustainability and governance further contribute to a positive sentiment.
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited (SEIL) announced robust financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly order intake of ₹1,265 crore in Q2'FY27, a significant increase from the previous high of ₹915 crore in Q1'FY27. For the half year (H1'FY27), order intake stood at ₹2,180 crore, marking a 24.7% year-on-year growth. The order backlog reached ₹2,701 crore as of September 30, 2026, a 49.6% increase year-on-year, providing strong sales visibility.
Sales for Q2'FY27 were ₹779 crore, up 19.8% year-on-year and 19.6% sequentially. H1'FY27 sales were ₹1,430 crore, an increase of 12.5% year-on-year. Earnings Before Tax (EBIT) for Q2'FY27 was ₹56 crore, compared to ₹72 crore in the previous year, and for H1'FY27, it was ₹64 crore, down from ₹130 crore in H1'FY26. Profitability was impacted by commodity price volatility and a lag in passing on higher input costs on legacy orders, though margins are improving sequentially.
Deepak Sharma, Zone President - Greater India, Schneider Electric, highlighted the strong order quarter and recovery in sales, driven by demand from data centers, semiconductors, and grid infrastructure. He emphasized SEIL's priority on converting the order book into sales and improving project margins.
Udai Singh, MD & CEO, SEIL, stated that the company is focused on timely delivery, operational excellence, and improving margin quality. The Board of Directors, at its meeting on October 29, 2026, approved a capacity expansion at the Kolkata Medium Voltage Components (KMVC) facility with an investment of ₹211 crore. This expansion aims to increase Vacuum Interrupter capacity and add Breaker capacity by the end of FY 2028-29, to be funded through internal accruals and/or external borrowings.
Beyond financial performance, SEIL received the Excellence in Sustainability Award for Manufacturing Corporate at the 4th Annual Sustainability Symposium & Excellence Awards 2026 and the Golden Peacock Award 2026 for Excellence in Corporate Governance. These recognitions highlight SEIL's progress in decarbonization, including 100% renewable electricity and significant reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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