Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd Q1 FY27 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book

Q1 FY27 earnings call analysis: revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Published 26 Aug 2026 | Construction | Market Cap: ₹4.7K Cr

Ahluwalia Contracts expects revenue growth of 12% to 15% for the current financial year, maintaining their previous guidance. Revenue growth guidance for FY27 and FY28 is 12% to 15%, with potential to exceed 15% if uncertainties like NGT impact are minimal.

From Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd's Q1 FY27 earnings-call transcript · updated 26 Aug 2026.

Price

₹635

Market Cap

₹4.7K Cr

P/E Ratio

20.7

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Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit

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Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹1.1K Cr, net profit ₹54 Cr.

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📊 Revenue & Sales Performance

Rank 3

→Ahluwalia Contracts expects revenue growth of 12% to 15% for the current financial year, maintaining their previous guidance.
→If external challenges like the NGT impact are similar to last year, growth could exceed 15%.
→For the next financial year (FY28), they aspire for improved margins with hopes of reaching double-digit EBITDA margins.
→Caution is being exercised due to volatility in material and labor costs, so order inflow targets are more conservative (around INR 4,000-5,000 crores).
→Large ongoing projects like Central Vista and DLF Downtown are expected to ramp up billing significantly, aiding revenue growth.
→The company aims to incorporate increased labor and material costs into bids to protect margins and sustain growth.

📈 Profitability & Margins

Rank 4

→Revenue growth guidance for FY27 and FY28 is 12% to 15%, with potential to exceed 15% if uncertainties like NGT impact are minimal. (Page 7, 14)
→The company aspires to achieve double-digit EBITDA margins by FY28; however, Q2 FY27 is an aberration due to labor cost increases and contract adjustments. (Pages 4, 13, 14)
→Compensation from clients for increased labor costs is expected over the next two quarters, which should help margins improve. (Page 14, 18)
→External challenges such as labor shortages, NGT regulations, and material price volatility create uncertainty in margin predictions, making exact forecasts difficult. (Pages 4, 10, 13)
→The company aims to grow rapidly, invest in digitization and machinery to offset labor shortages, and improve productivity to cover cost headwinds. (Pages 10, 14, 18)
→Capital expenditure is planned between INR220-250 crores for the full year to support growth and efficiency. (Page 11)

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🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans

Yes

→The company has made higher capital expenditure in the last 2-3 years, leading to recurring higher depreciation (Page 13).
→For Q1, capex was reduced to INR 60 crores, with a full-year capex target lowered to INR 220-250 crores from an earlier INR 300 crores guidance (Page 11).
→Investments focus on digitization, improving efficiency, and machinery acquisition to offset labor shortages (Page 17).
→Capex includes ongoing projects such as the building where Nirman Bhawan existed, aiming for completion by FY29 (Page 7).
→Strategic focus remains on growing the business and improving operational efficiency rather than share buybacks (Page 17).

💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure

No information

→There is no explicit mention of any current or planned new fundraising through equity in the transcript.
→The company has availed mobilization advance during the quarter for the Central Vista project, leading to higher finance costs, but this is not new fundraising per se.
→Cash and bank balances are strong at around INR 920 crores, with gross debt very low (around INR 2 crores as per one mention).
→Management indicates a focus on conservative bidding and growing the business organically rather than aggressive expansion that might require fundraising.
→Capital expenditure guidance for the year has been reduced from INR 300 crores to INR 220-250 crores, suggesting moderated investment plans.
→Overall, no direct indication of fresh debt or equity raising plans was provided in the discussed content.

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📋 Order Book & Pipeline

Yes

→The net order book of Ahluwalia Contracts as of June 30, 2026, is approximately INR 20,663.52 crores.
→This order book is expected to be executed over the next 3 to 3.5 years.
→Total order inflow during FY27 up to June 30, 2026, and currently is INR 512.81 crores.
→The company’s L1 (leading) bids include the RML project valued at INR 500 crores (yet to convert into a work order).
→Earlier bid validity requests for other projects like the Odisha Government University were refused due to cost volatility, causing some bids to fall through.
→Full-year order inflow guidance has been moderated; earlier target of INR 8,000 crores is now expected to be around INR 4,000 to 5,000 crores due to current volatility.
→The bid pipeline visibility is good, but the company is adopting a conservative bidding approach given market conditions.

Key Metrics

2 of 5 growth signals positive in the Q1 FY27 call.

Revenue

Rank 3

Margin

Rank 4

Capex

Yes

Fundraise

No information

Order Book

Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 20.7 with a market cap of ₹4,664 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd planning capital expenditure?

The company has made higher capital expenditure in the last 2-3 years, leading to recurring higher depreciation (Page 13).

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