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Release Date: November 06, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd ( NSE:EIEL ) reported strong consolidated revenue growth of 60% YoY in Q2 FY27 and 54.4% YoY in H1 FY27, reaching Rs 363.8 crore and Rs 723 crore respectively.
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The company's diversified order book stands at approximately Rs 6,778 crore, comprising Rs 3,438 crore from water and wastewater and Rs 3,340 crore from renewable energy, providing healthy execution visibility.
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Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd ( NSE:EIEL ) expanded its HAM portfolio with two new Namami Gange projects worth Rs 257 crore, and its renewable arm secured EPC orders worth Rs 418 crore from Tata Power and ARE Energy.
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The company maintains its FY27 revenue guidance of Rs 2,000 crore and expects to achieve cash flow positive status by Q4 FY27, with a comfortable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53.
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Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd ( NSE:EIEL ) has a strong pipeline of upcoming projects in water and wastewater, including HAM projects in Delhi, EPC projects in UP, and opportunities in Jharkhand, Bihar, and Karnataka, supporting future growth.
Negative Points
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Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd ( NSE:EIEL ) witnessed a significant decline in EBITDA margin to 20.58% in Q2 FY27 from 28.56% in Q2 FY26, due to higher input costs, accounting adjustments, and increased depreciation and finance costs.
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Consolidated profit after tax decreased to Rs 39.5 crore in Q2 FY27 from Rs 49.5 crore in Q2 FY26, and H1 FY27 PAT fell to Rs 84.7 crore from Rs 92 crore in H1 FY26, impacted by margin moderation.
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Trade receivables increased substantially to Rs 321.8 crore as of September 2026 from Rs 165.3 crore as of March 2026, and total borrowings rose to Rs 703.9 crore from Rs 422.3 crore, putting pressure on working capital.
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The company faces execution challenges in Amrut projects due to intermittent fund releases and pending approvals in some states, which could delay project timelines and affect cash flows.
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Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd ( NSE:EIEL ) has not yet entered the ultra-pure water segment for semiconductors and data centers, missing out on potential high-growth opportunities in these emerging sectors.
Q & A Highlights
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Q: Despite a 60% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 FY27, consolidated EBITDA margin fell to 20.58% from 28.56% and PAT declined to Rs 39.5 crore from Rs 49.5 crore. What caused this margin compression? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) attributed the moderation to accounting entries related to the acquisition of Suryo Bhurja Limited, including interest cost on the deferred Rs 200 crore payment (of the Rs 311 crore deal), reversal of EPC profits on IPP projects executed for group SPVs, and higher depreciation and finance costs. He noted that on a standalone basis, the company delivered a 24.38% EBITDA margin and 13.8% PAT margin, well above its 21% guidance for the water segment, and expects profitability to improve substantially in Q3 and Q4 as EPC execution of wind and BESS projects scales up.
Q: What is the EBITDA margin guidance across the water and renewable segments, and what blended margin should investors expect going forward? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) guided for approximately 21% EBITDA margin in the water and wastewater segment and 15% to 18% in the renewable segment, translating to a blended consolidated margin of 19% to 20%. He reiterated that renewable profitability will rise meaningfully in H2 FY27 as EPC work on wind projects accelerates, while IPP income will accrue once projects are commissioned.
Q: With gross debt rising from Rs 422 crore in March 2026 to Rs 704 crore in September 2026, what is the peak debt level expected given the Rs 6,778 crore order book? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) said debt-to-equity currently stands at a comfortable 0.53 and should close FY27 at no more than 0.6. The increase stems from term loans for HAM projects (Mathura nearing construction completion and Saharanpur approaching its fourth milestone) and IPP projects in renewables, which are backed by assets generating future income. He expects short-term borrowings, including CC limits and WCDL used for MSME vendor payments, to ease as the cash flow cycle improves.
Q: Does the company maintain its FY27 revenue guidance of Rs 2,000 crore, and what is the outlook for the bottom line? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) confirmed the guidance is intact, with H1 FY27 revenue of Rs 723 crore already achieved. The balance of approximately Rs 1,300 crore is expected in Q3 and Q4, with PAT guided at around Rs 240 crore to Rs 250 crore for the full year, based entirely on the existing order book.
Q: What is the status of the two Bangalore projects worth about Rs 220 crore that were expected to be commissioned in Q2 FY27? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) stated that both projects are now under execution and progressing smoothly, with timelines being maintained and completion expected well ahead of schedule. He confirmed there are no execution issues on these projects.
Q: When does the company expect to turn operating cash flow positive, and what factors are weighing on cash flow currently? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) expects OCF positivity from Q4 FY27. He explained that H1 FY27 saw a Rs 57 crore increase in service concession agreement receivables (to be recovered over 15 years) and trade payable days reduced from 93 to 63, resulting in a Rs 102 crore outflow. He noted operations are running smoothly and projects are being executed ahead of schedule.
Q: How are fund releases progressing under Namami Gange and AMRUT, and is the working capital cycle under stress? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) said there are no funding challenges under Namami Gange: HAM project funds are parked in dedicated escrow accounts, and EPC projects have a working capital cycle of around 60 days. Under AMRUT, releases are intermittent and vary by state, with some pending approvals causing the working capital cycle to stretch somewhat, but funds are available and projects are progressing.
Q: What is the company's strategy and current position in the battery energy storage system (BESS) segment? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) said the company has a 930 MWh order book from NTPC and an acquired IPP project in Bihar, with a major chunk of execution expected to be completed by June. The company aims to grow its BESS order book in both EPC and IPP modes, subject to availability of good projects.
Q: Given that most recent order wins have been in renewables, will water and wastewater's share of the order book decline, and what is the order inflow target for FY27? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) ruled out any strategic shift away from the core water business, which the company has run for 35 years, and sees no decline in opportunities there. He said the water segment's FY27 order inflow guidance of Rs 2,500 crore stands, with roughly Rs 200 crore to Rs 250 crore secured so far and a strong pipeline across Delhi HAM projects, UP EPC projects, and Jharkhand, Bihar, MP and Karnataka under Namami Gange, plus the new Urban Challenge Fund scheme and overseas bids. He added the company will not lower profitability assumptions to win bids amid rising competition.
Q: Is Enviro Infra evaluating entry into ultra-pure water (UPW) treatment for semiconductor fabs and advanced water recycling for data centers? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) said the company is not currently in the UPW segment but is executing a ZLD project for a textile complex for MIDC at Karanji and sees ZLD, wastewater reuse from STPs, and desalination as key focus areas. He noted the company has the capability for advanced wastewater treatment for data centers and will consider entering UPW once it has built sufficient comfort and execution capability.
Q: What will drive growth over the next three to five years, and is the company pursuing overseas opportunities? A: Manish Jain (Managing Director) identified new STPs, upgradation of existing plants, reuse, CETPs, ZLD systems and desalination as the main domestic growth drivers, alongside overseas projects for which bids have been submitted. In renewables, he said the segment offers faster execution cycles and attractive
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
