Blue Star Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
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Blue Star Limited submitted its Q1 FY26 investor presentation to the exchanges. Revenue grew modestly to ₹2,982 crores (from ₹2,865 crores in Q1 FY25). However, profitability weakened — EBITDA fell to ₹200 crores from ₹238 crores, with margins contracting to 6.7% from 8.3%. Profit before tax (bei) declined sharply to ₹163 crores from ₹226 crores, and EPS dropped to ₹5.88 from ₹8.21. The Room AC business faced unexpected headwinds due to an early monsoon making it a soft summer season. On the positive side, the carried-forward order book for the Electro-Mechanical Projects and Commercial AC segment grew 11.5% to ₹5,080 crores, supported by strong demand from factories and data centres. The MedTech business was disrupted by a temporary government halt on refurbished medical device imports.
The decline in margins and profits despite revenue growth is a concern for shareholders, as it suggests cost pressures or unfavourable mix. However, the healthy order book growth of 11.5% provides good revenue visibility, and weather-related softness in the AC business is likely seasonal. Stock sentiment may be cautious until margin recovery is demonstrated in upcoming quarters.