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Revenue:Q3 FY26 revenue at INR 1,257 crore; YTD FY26 revenue up 12% year-on-year at INR 3,311 crore.
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EBITDA:Q3 FY26 EBITDA at INR 129 crore with a margin of 10.3%; YTD FY26 EBITDA grew 35% year-on-year to INR 410 crore with margins improving to 12.4%.
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Net Income:Profit before exceptional items at INR 9 crore compared to a loss of INR 78 crore last year.
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Order Book:Open order book at INR 5,325 crore, with INR 988 crore scheduled for execution in the next quarter.
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Optical Networking Business Revenue:Q3 FY26 revenue at INR 1,174 crore; YTD FY26 revenue at INR 3,115 crore.
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Optical Networking Business EBITDA Margin:Q3 FY26 EBITDA margin at 11.2%; YTD FY26 EBITDA at INR 404 crore.
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Digital Business Revenue:Q3 FY26 revenue at INR 86 crore; YTD FY26 revenue at INR 215 crore.
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Digital Business EBITDA:Q3 FY26 EBITDA at INR 1 crore.
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Net Debt:Stands at INR 1,331 crore with a debt to equity ratio of 0.87.
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Release Date: January 23, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Sterlite Technologies Ltd ( BOM:532374 ) reported strong revenue growth with a 12% year-on-year increase in YTD FY26, driven by broad-based growth across business segments.
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The company has a robust order book of 5,325 crores, reflecting healthy order inflows and strong market confidence.
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Sterlite Technologies Ltd ( BOM:532374 ) is well-positioned in the AI and data center markets, with a 20% revenue contribution from these segments and plans to scale this to 30% in the next 12 to 18 months.
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The company is investing in next-generation fiber technologies, such as hollow core fiber and G654E, which are expected to drive future growth.
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Sterlite Technologies Ltd ( BOM:532374 ) has a strong focus on sustainability, with initiatives in environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance, earning over 100 ESG awards since FY19.
Negative Points
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The company faced a significant impact from US tariffs, which reduced reported EBITDA margins by approximately 760 basis points in Q3 FY26.
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There are concerns about the availability of germanium, a key raw material, which is tightly controlled by China, posing a potential risk to manufacturing operations.
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The optical connectivity attached rates moderated to 17% in YTD FY26 from 22% in FY25, primarily due to product mix and project timing.
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Sterlite Technologies Ltd ( BOM:532374 ) is facing legal challenges, including a US lawsuit and an income tax order in India, which could have financial implications.
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The company is experiencing margin pressure due to tariff-related headwinds, and while mitigation measures are being implemented, the resolution of the India-US trade agreement remains uncertain.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is the impact of tariffs on margins, and how is the company planning to mitigate this impact? A: Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, explained that the tariff impact has been fully realized this quarter, primarily affecting products manufactured in India and sold in the US. The company is exploring options to utilize its US manufacturing facility more effectively and is evaluating other measures to reduce tariff impact. However, specific strategies cannot be disclosed due to competitive and confidentiality reasons.
Q: Can you provide an update on the AI product portfolio and the timeline for achieving 30% revenue from the enterprise business? A: Ankit Agarwal stated that the company is making good progress in the AI product portfolio, with significant orders from the enterprise and data center segment. The company expects to achieve 30% revenue from this segment in the next 12 to 18 months.
Q: How are the utilization levels for the US facility, and what is the current trend in OF and OFC prices? A: Ankit Agarwal mentioned that utilization levels have improved quarter on quarter, but specific figures are not disclosed. The availability of germanium is a factor in glass operations. Overall, prices have remained stable globally, and the company focuses on long-term contracts rather than spot market pricing.
Q: What is the status of the US lawsuit and the recent income tax order? A: Ajay Jhanjhari, CFO, explained that the US lawsuit is under appeal, with no financial payout obligation at this stage. Regarding the income tax order, it involves transfer pricing adjustments, and the company believes there will be no material financial impact.
Q: How does the company plan to address the potential risk of germanium supply from China? A: Ankit Agarwal stated that while China is a major supplier, there are other global sources for germanium. The company is pursuing these options and also utilizing its facility in China to mitigate risks.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
