Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

Current order book stands at around INR29,300 crores, the highest in company's history and most diversified to date. Company added 10 projects worth INR17,565 crores during the 9-month period ending December 31, 2025. Order inflows for FY '26 are approximately INR17,900 crores, surpassing full-year guidance already. Around INR15,000 crores worth of bids have been submitted and are expected to open soon, mostly from NHAI. NHAI's overall pipeline is about INR70,000 crores, but actual conversion is uncertain. For next year, DBL targets selective new order inflows of INR10,000 to INR15,0

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

No significant capex expected at the DBL stand-alone level; mainly replacement capex around INR100 crores annually. At SPV level: - Siarmal coal mine SPV: Financially closed; capex underway with INR500 crores FD and INR350 crores equity invested; further debt to be drawn over next 2 years for equipment and coal handling plant. - Pottangi bauxite mine SPV: Estimated capex of about INR150 crores. Solar and transmission projects: - Total equity investment from DBL parent expected around INR200-300 crores combined. - Balance funding via mezzanine debt raised at SPV/Holdco level

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

No specific mention of any immediate new fundraising through debt or equity at the stand-alone DBL level. Solar and transmission projects will have equity investment of around INR 200-300 crores by DBL; remaining funding will be raised as mezzanine (Mezz) debt at SPV/Holdco levels. The solar and transmission equity funding is structured, with part equity and part mezzanine debt, aimed at strategic asset incubation and eventual value unlock through asset monetization. No heavy capex expected at parent level; capex for solar and mining projects will be at SPV level. DBL plans to reduce stand-alo

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

DBL expects significant revenue growth in FY '27, targeting around INR10,000 crore revenue, representing 30-40% growth over FY '26. (Page 7) Order book at highest in company history (INR29,300 crore), providing strong execution visibility for growth. (Page 7) Order inflow guidance for next year is INR10,000 crore to INR15,000 crore on a selective basis. (Page 11) Execution to accelerate from FY '27 with major projects coming online. Q4 FY '26 expected to maintain similar margins and execution levels. (Pages 7, 11) Growth supported by diversification across sectors and selective bidding to main

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

FY '27 revenue expected to grow by 30%-40% to around INR10,000-15,000 crores, driven by healthy and diversified order book. EBITDA margins targeted to increase to 12%-13% in FY '27 from current levels (~10.4%). Profit after tax for FY '26 boosted by exceptional gains (INR577 crores) from asset monetization; normalized PAT expected to reflect operational growth. Debt reduction targeted at INR700-800 crores in FY '27, improving profitability and financial health. Long-term growth supported by multi-asset strategy including mining, InvIT platforms, renewables, water HAM, and transmission assets.

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Dilip Buildcon Ltd Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹460P/E: 11.7Market Cap: ₹7.2K CrSector: Construction

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

2 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2

→DBL expects significant revenue growth in FY '27, targeting around INR10,000 crore revenue, representing 30-40% growth over FY '26. (Page 7)
→Order book at highest in company history (INR29,300 crore), providing strong execution visibility for growth. (Page 7)
→Order inflow guidance for next year is INR10,000 crore to INR15,000 crore on a selective basis. (Page 11)
→Execution to accelerate from FY '27 with major projects coming online. Q4 FY '26 expected to maintain similar margins and execution levels. (Pages 7, 11)
→Growth supported by diversification across sectors and selective bidding to maintain margins. (Page 11)
→Coal production expected to rise to around 30 million tons in FY '26 and 57 million tons by FY '29, contributing to volume growth. (Page 5)
→No major capex expected, supporting capital efficiency while scaling volumes. (Page 16)

Margin guidance

Category 2

→FY '27 revenue expected to grow by 30%-40% to around INR10,000-15,000 crores, driven by healthy and diversified order book.
→EBITDA margins targeted to increase to 12%-13% in FY '27 from current levels (~10.4%).
→Profit after tax for FY '26 boosted by exceptional gains (INR577 crores) from asset monetization; normalized PAT expected to reflect operational growth.
→Debt reduction targeted at INR700-800 crores in FY '27, improving profitability and financial health.
→Long-term growth supported by multi-asset strategy including mining, InvIT platforms, renewables, water HAM, and transmission assets.
→Stable capex around INR100 crores annually, emphasizing disciplined capital allocation.
→Expect steady EPS growth aligned with improved margins, higher execution, and annuity-like revenues from asset holdings.

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Fundraise plans

Yes

→No specific mention of any immediate new fundraising through debt or equity at the stand-alone DBL level.
→Solar and transmission projects will have equity investment of around INR 200-300 crores by DBL; remaining funding will be raised as mezzanine (Mezz) debt at SPV/Holdco levels.
→The solar and transmission equity funding is structured, with part equity and part mezzanine debt, aimed at strategic asset incubation and eventual value unlock through asset monetization.
→No heavy capex expected at parent level; capex for solar and mining projects will be at SPV level.
→DBL plans to reduce stand-alone debt by INR 700-800 crores next year, indicating no major fresh borrowings anticipated.
→Discussions on potential listing or value unlocking of MDO (mining) business are in early stages and will depend on shareholder approval; no immediate equity fundraising planned there.

Order book

Yes

→Current order book stands at around INR29,300 crores, the highest in company's history and most diversified to date.
→Company added 10 projects worth INR17,565 crores during the 9-month period ending December 31, 2025.
→Order inflows for FY '26 are approximately INR17,900 crores, surpassing full-year guidance already.
→Around INR15,000 crores worth of bids have been submitted and are expected to open soon, mostly from NHAI.
→NHAI's overall pipeline is about INR70,000 crores, but actual conversion is uncertain.
→For next year, DBL targets selective new order inflows of INR10,000 to INR15,000 crores.
→The company is also bidding for INR3,000 to INR5,000 crores of projects in near term, though timing is uncertain due to tender delays.

Capex plans

→No significant capex expected at the DBL stand-alone level; mainly replacement capex around INR100 crores annually.
→At SPV level:
→ - Siarmal coal mine SPV: Financially closed; capex underway with INR500 crores FD and INR350 crores equity invested; further debt to be drawn over next 2 years for equipment and coal handling plant.
→ - Pottangi bauxite mine SPV: Estimated capex of about INR150 crores.
→Solar and transmission projects:
→ - Total equity investment from DBL parent expected around INR200-300 crores combined.
→ - Balance funding via mezzanine debt raised at SPV/Holdco level (e.g., Solar Holdco).
→No heavy or specialized equipment capex planned; basic equipment already owned.
→Capex discipline maintained as per DBL 2.0 strategy with annual capex moderated to ~INR100 crores.

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