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Jindal Saw reported a significant decline in Q4 FY26 performance with standalone PAT falling 50% to INR114 crores versus Q3, and full-year PAT down 58% to INR784 crores. The sharp decline was driven by three major factors: (1) suspension of all export shipments to MENA region since March 2026 due to military conflict activating force majeure clauses, deferring approximately 30,000-40,000 tons of shipments; (2) API monogram suspension for carbon seamless pipes following an audit, with re-certification expected in May 2026; and (3) INR48 crores forex loss from rupee depreciation. Net debt was reduced to INR2,453 crores (standalone) from INR3,154 crores. Management flagged ongoing challenges including sluggish Jal Jeevan Mission execution and disclosed capex plans of INR500-600 crores for FY27. New growth initiatives include a carbon seamless plant in Abu Dhabi (100% owned) and an LSAW/HSAW JV in Saudi Arabia (51% stake). Abu Dhabi subsidiary holds an order book of $180 million (~171,000 MT) providing 9 months of operational visibility.
The MENA conflict and API certification issues create near-term earnings pressure, but deferred shipments represent future revenue opportunity rather than permanent loss. The company's deleveraged balance sheet and strategic regional expansion position it to capitalize on expected infrastructure spending once conditions normalize.