Synopsis: A major infrastructure EPC player secured a fresh urban bridge project that strengthens its execution pipeline and adds to its sizable order book, drawing investor attention toward its latest development.
A leading infrastructure EPC stock saw renewed interest after it received a significant construction mandate expected to support its ongoing project momentum and reinforce visibility in the urban development segment.
KNR Constructions Ltd, with a market cap of Rs. 4,640.37 crore, opened at Rs. 167.05 compared to its previous close of Rs. 166.90, marking an intraday rise of 0.09 percent.
What’s the News?
The company received a Letter of Acceptance from Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited for constructing an iconic bridge across Mir Alam Tank, connecting Bengaluru National Highway at Shastripuram to Chintalmet. The project, awarded under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode, is valued at Rs. 319.24 crore excluding GST and carries a construction period of 24 months.
As of September 30, 2025, the company’s total order book stands at Rs. 8,748 crore. The order book comprises 29 percent road projects, 18 percent irrigation, 12 percent pipeline, and 41 percent mining works, with 81 percent contributed by third-party clients and the remaining 19 percent from captive HAM projects.
Financial Snapshot – Q2FY26
Quarter-on-Quarter: Sales increased from Rs. 613 crore to Rs. 646 crore, marking a 5.38 percent rise. Operating profit grew from Rs. 183 crore to Rs. 193 crore, up 5.46 percent. Profit before tax declined from Rs. 144 crore to Rs. 132 crore, a fall of 8.33 percent. Net profit dropped from Rs. 123 crore to Rs. 105 crore, registering a decline of 14.63 percent.
Year-on-Year: Sales fell sharply from Rs. 1,945 crore to Rs. 646 crore, a decline of 66.80 percent. Operating profit decreased from Rs. 870 crore to Rs. 193 crore, down 77.81 percent. Profit before tax slid from Rs. 675 crore to Rs. 132 crore, reflecting an 80.44 percent drop. Net profit reduced from Rs. 580 crore to Rs. 105 crore, representing a fall of 81.90 percent.
About the Company
KNR Constructions Limited, established in 1995 and headquartered in Hyderabad, operates across India in construction, engineering, and infrastructure development. The company specializes in EPC services for national highways, roads, bridges, flyovers, expressways, irrigation works, and urban water infrastructure projects, supported by its subsidiaries across the country.
Written by Manan Gangwar
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