VA Tech Wabag Reports 37% Profit Increase and Rs 19,400 Crore Order Book in Q1
VA Tech Wabag reported a 37% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 90.10 crore for the quarter ended June 2026, with revenue increasing 21% year-on-year to Rs 886.8 crore. EBITDA grew 22% to Rs 116.3 crore, supported by new order wins in India and Europe, including projects with BWSSB, DJB, and Donauinsel Water Works. The company’s order book stood at Rs 19,400 crore, and it maintained a positive net cash position for the 14th consecutive quarter at Rs 965 crore. Despite strong results, the share price declined over recent months.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–56/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 12 Aug, 11:55 am. Other outlets followed.
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