Q2 profit and margins fall; order book reaches Rs 71,957 crore

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AI summary

Q2 revenue from operations fell 0.6% to Rs 5,174.99 crore. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation fell to Rs 393.31 crore, and its margin narrowed to 7.6% from 8.5%. Profit for shareholders declined to Rs 154.70 crore from Rs 162.95 crore. For the half-year, it was Rs 346.84 crore versus Rs 354.88 crore. Standalone cash flow from operations was negative. The consolidated order book reached Rs 71,957 crore.

Likely market impact

Lower profit, narrower margins and negative operating cash flow may hurt sentiment, but the Rs 71,957 crore order book supports future revenue.