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VRL Logistics reported FY26 total income of ₹3,245 crore, up 2% YoY, with EBITDA of ₹674 crore (up 13%) and PAT of ₹237 crore (up 29%). The company achieved margin improvement with EBITDA margin expanding 198 bps to 20.8% and PAT margin improving 156 bps to 7.3%, driven by freight rate hikes and strategic exit from low-margin business. Q4 saw 6% revenue growth to ₹859 crore, though EBITDA margin contracted 190 bps to 21.4% due to higher operational costs including increased lorry hire charges and vehicle running expenses. The company expanded its branch network by 110 branches to 1,293 total branches and maintained a conservative Net Debt-to-Equity ratio below 0.4x, with ICRA upgrading its credit rating from A+ (stable) to A+ (positive). Operating cash flow improved to ₹667 crore from ₹583 crore. Volume declined 7% YoY for FY26 but recovered from a 13% deficit in Q1, with realisation per ton increasing 10% to partially offset volume impact.
The strong FY26 performance with improved margins and cash flows signals operational efficiency gains from pricing actions and cost controls, though Q4 margin pressure from higher hired vehicle costs and driver incentives suggests near-term headwinds. The rating upgrade and maintained conservative leverage position are positives for bondholders and equity investors.