Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

As of September 30, 2025, the carried-forward order book stood at Rs. 7,120 crore, a 7.9% increase compared to Rs. 6,598 crore on September 30, 2024. The carried-forward order book as of March 31, 2025, was Rs. 6,263 crore. Electro-Mechanical Projects carried-forward order book was Rs. 4,840 crore as of September 30, 2025, down 3.9% from Rs. 5,037 crore on September 30, 2024. Order inflow for Q2 FY26 was flat at Rs. 1,922 crore compared to Rs. 1,900 crore in Q2 FY25. Order finalizations in Electro-Mechanical Projects were muted during Q2 FY26 despite good enquiry inflows. Execution in infrastr

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

No specific mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity in the current quarter. The company has moved from a net cash position in previous years to a net borrowing position as of September 30, 2025, mainly due to inventory buildup and ongoing capex. Management highlighted that the borrowing levels depend heavily on year-end inventory reduction and Q4 sales performance; if conditions improve, borrowing levels should come down. No explicit plans were stated about fresh equity or debt issuance. Focus remains on managing working capital, capex, and operational efficiency to improve cash

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

Blue Star’s capex is ongoing and a significant factor alongside working capital in cash flow considerations. The company continues to invest in manufacturing capabilities, notably increasing local production to reduce import dependency and better manage inventory. Investments are being made to enhance reliability and digital sophistication of products, especially in Segment-I (Commercial Air-Conditioning). There is ongoing investment in product development, including high-tech chillers and exploration of liquid cooling solutions for data centers, though no launches expected before end of

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

Room Air-Conditioner (RAC) segment: - Q3 FY26 expected 10% growth over previous year despite challenges. - Potential for 7%-10% price increase post energy label change from Jan 1, 2026. - Inventory high at 65 days; managing production to match sales. - Long-term growth outlook positive despite short-term weather disruptions. Commercial Air-Conditioning (Segment-I): - Expected CAGR of 12% over next 5 years. - Projects business growth guidance at 10%-15%. - No deceleration expected despite current muted order inflows. Commercial Refrigeration: - Expected growth of 7%-8% in FY26

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

Segment-I (Electro-Mechanical Projects and Commercial Air Conditioning): - Expected CAGR of 12% over next five years in Commercial Air-Conditioning. - Projects business growth guided at 10% with good cash flow and margin. - No indication of near-term deceleration; business capex is cyclical. - Segment-I margin improved to 8.8% in Q2 FY26; expected to hold or improve moderately. Segment-II (Unitary Products - Room Air-Conditioner and Commercial Refrigeration): - Room AC volume growth expected but with margin pressure due to high inventory and energy label changes. - Year-end margin

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Blue Star LtdQ3 FY25Consumer Durables

Blue Star Ltd Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹1,656P/E: 61.2Market Cap: ₹34.1K CrSector: Consumer Durables

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 4

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3

→Room Air-Conditioner (RAC) segment:
→ - Q3 FY26 expected 10% growth over previous year despite challenges.
→ - Potential for 7%-10% price increase post energy label change from Jan 1, 2026.
→ - Inventory high at 65 days; managing production to match sales.
→ - Long-term growth outlook positive despite short-term weather disruptions.
→Commercial Air-Conditioning (Segment-I):
→ - Expected CAGR of 12% over next 5 years.
→ - Projects business growth guidance at 10%-15%.
→ - No deceleration expected despite current muted order inflows.
→Commercial Refrigeration:
→ - Expected growth of 7%-8% in FY26.
→ - Expansion into Tier 2 and 3 markets, enhanced product range.
→Overall caution in near term due to weather and inventory but optimistic for FY27 and beyond.
→Focus on disciplined margins and cash flow over chasing aggressive growth.

Margin guidance

Category 4

→Segment-I (Electro-Mechanical Projects and Commercial Air Conditioning):
→ - Expected CAGR of 12% over next five years in Commercial Air-Conditioning.
→ - Projects business growth guided at 10% with good cash flow and margin.
→ - No indication of near-term deceleration; business capex is cyclical.
→ - Segment-I margin improved to 8.8% in Q2 FY26; expected to hold or improve moderately.
→Segment-II (Unitary Products - Room Air-Conditioner and Commercial Refrigeration):
→ - Room AC volume growth expected but with margin pressure due to high inventory and energy label changes.
→ - Year-end margin guidance revised down to 7%-7.5% from earlier 8%-9.5%.
→ - Anticipated pricing pressure to manage inventory before new energy norms.
→ - Commercial Refrigeration projected growth ~7.5%-8% for FY26.
→Overall:
→ - Cautious near-term outlook due to weather disruptions and GST changes.
→ - Focus on margin discipline, expense rationalization, and inventory management.
→ - Long-term growth strong, with consistent margin improvement efforts and new product launches.

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Fundraise plans

→No specific mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity in the current quarter.
→The company has moved from a net cash position in previous years to a net borrowing position as of September 30, 2025, mainly due to inventory buildup and ongoing capex.
→Management highlighted that the borrowing levels depend heavily on year-end inventory reduction and Q4 sales performance; if conditions improve, borrowing levels should come down.
→No explicit plans were stated about fresh equity or debt issuance.
→Focus remains on managing working capital, capex, and operational efficiency to improve cash flows rather than raising new funds.
→Any future capital raising would hinge on business performance in the last quarter and market conditions.

Order book

→As of September 30, 2025, the carried-forward order book stood at Rs. 7,120 crore, a 7.9% increase compared to Rs. 6,598 crore on September 30, 2024.
→The carried-forward order book as of March 31, 2025, was Rs. 6,263 crore.
→Electro-Mechanical Projects carried-forward order book was Rs. 4,840 crore as of September 30, 2025, down 3.9% from Rs. 5,037 crore on September 30, 2024.
→Order inflow for Q2 FY26 was flat at Rs. 1,922 crore compared to Rs. 1,900 crore in Q2 FY25.
→Order finalizations in Electro-Mechanical Projects were muted during Q2 FY26 despite good enquiry inflows.
→Execution in infrastructure projects remains slow, but other segments like buildings, data centers, and manufacturing are doing well.

Capex plans

Yes

→Blue Star’s capex is ongoing and a significant factor alongside working capital in cash flow considerations.
→The company continues to invest in manufacturing capabilities, notably increasing local production to reduce import dependency and better manage inventory.
→Investments are being made to enhance reliability and digital sophistication of products, especially in Segment-I (Commercial Air-Conditioning).
→There is ongoing investment in product development, including high-tech chillers and exploration of liquid cooling solutions for data centers, though no launches expected before end of FY26.
→Expense rationalization and cost control efforts continue to improve margins and working capital efficiency.
→The company emphasizes balancing growth investments with margin discipline and aims to keep capex aligned with long-term strategy without overly pressuring profits.

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