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Total Income (Q3):INR 3,120 crore compared to INR 3,164 crore last year.
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Profit Before Tax (Q3):INR 116 crore versus INR 191 crore in Q3 '25.
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Net Profit (Q3):INR 84 crore against INR 131 crore last year.
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Total Income (9 months ending December '25):INR 9,552 crore compared to INR 10,890 crore last year same period.
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Profit Before Tax (9 months ending December '25):INR 373 crore versus INR 848 crore last year same period.
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Net Profit (9 months ending December '25):INR 257 crore compared to INR 599 crore last year same period.
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Room Air Conditioner Market Share:17.9% year-to-date.
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Voltbek Refrigerator Market Share:6.2% year-to-date.
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Voltbek Washing Machine Market Share:8.2% year-to-date.
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Order Book:Around INR 6,100 crore.
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Release Date: January 29, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Voltas Ltd ( BOM:500575 ) maintained its leadership position in the room air conditioner market with a 17.9% year-to-date market share.
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The company reported strong channel activity following the GST rate cut, which positively impacted the room air conditioning business.
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Voltas Ltd ( BOM:500575 ) has a robust consolidated order book of around INR6,100 crore, positioning it well for steady growth.
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The company is focusing on cost optimization and structured network expansion to support sequential recovery and improve margins.
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Voltas Ltd ( BOM:500575 ) is expanding its manufacturing footprint with a new factory in Chennai, enhancing production capacity and operational efficiency.
Negative Points
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Voltas Ltd ( BOM:500575 ) reported a decline in profit before tax to INR116 crore from INR191 crore in Q3 '25.
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Net profit decreased to INR84 crore from INR131 crore in the same quarter last year.
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The company faced challenges from geopolitical tensions, new tariff actions, and supply chain disruptions affecting input costs.
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The commercial refrigeration segment experienced a softer quarter due to lower product offtake and competitive intensity.
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Voltas Ltd ( BOM:500575 ) is dealing with the impact of raw material inflation and currency fluctuations, which may affect pricing strategies.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What impact do raw material inflation and rupee depreciation have on pricing, and can the industry pass on these price hikes? A: K.V. Sridhar, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the impact of commodity and currency fluctuations will affect pricing. However, the decision to pass on these costs will be dynamic and assessed regularly. The new BEE efficiency table will also influence pricing, and it will take time for prices to stabilize.
Q: What was Voltas' exit market share at the end of December, and how is the profitability of Voltas Beko progressing? A: Mukundan Menon, Managing Director, stated that Voltas' exit market share in December was 17.9%, consistent with the year-to-date figure. For Voltas Beko, the focus is on gaining market share, with refrigerators at 6.2% and washing machines at 8.2% year-to-date. Profitability is expected to improve as scale builds.
Q: How does Voltas plan to manage inventory and market share growth in the upcoming season? A: Mukundan Menon noted that Voltas has about 5 to 6 weeks of inventory in the channel, which is expected to clear by mid-March. The company anticipates positive market share growth in Q4 due to significant primary billings.
Q: What is the outlook for the Electro-Mechanical Projects and Services segment, and when can growth in the order book be expected? A: K.V. Sridhar highlighted that the focus is on maintaining a healthy order book rather than size. The company is selective in project selection, focusing on industrial and data center segments for faster turnaround and lower risk.
Q: How will Voltas manage the impact of BEE norm changes and commodity price increases on pricing? A: Mukundan Menon explained that the BEE norm changes will have varying impacts on 3-star and 5-star products, with 5-star seeing a more significant increase. The company is monitoring commodity and currency impacts closely and will adjust pricing accordingly.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
