Announced Tue, 18 Nov · 12:26 IST

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AI summary

Mach Conferences and Events Limited reported H1 FY26 consolidated revenue of INR 97.08 crores and PAT of INR 7.82 crores, with standalone revenue at INR 94.81 crores and PAT of INR 7.73 crores. The management attributed the dip in top line to the India–Pakistan tensions in April–May, which caused event cancellations, though PAT margins improved marginally. The company is targeting 25% revenue growth and 12–13% PAT margins for the year, supported by new client additions, leadership hires, expansion into government/institutional tenders, and the upcoming December launch of its OTA portal 'Book My Yatra'. Recent acquisition Travexel (doctor/pharma conferences) carries an order book of INR 22–25 crores for this year, and the company has also secured the IFFI hospitality mandate in Goa. The company recently moved to a 13,000 sq ft office on a 9-year lease to support future growth and is targeting migration to the main board within 1.5 years.

Likely market impact

Short-term sentiment may remain cautious as Q1 was impacted by geopolitical events and the post-IPO growth track record is being questioned. However, the explicit margin guidance of 12–13%, diversified revenue streams (government, pharma, OTA), and a healthier H2 order book provide a positive medium-term outlook for shareholders.