The infrastructure developer reported a 5.6% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹97.5 crore, compared with ₹103.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue, however, increased 1.8% to ₹1,511 crore, indicating steady project execution despite a challenging operating environment.
EBITDA declined 1.2% year-on-year to ₹214.5 crore, while the operating margin narrowed to 14% from 14.6% a year earlier, reflecting continued pressure on profitability.
Following the announcement, shares of J Kumar Infraprojects fell to an intraday low of ₹471.05 before recovering sharply. By mid-afternoon, the stock was trading over 1% higher at ₹495.40 on the NSE.
The June-quarter performance follows another subdued quarter at the end of FY26. For the March quarter, J Kumar had reported a 4% decline in net profit to ₹110 crore, while revenue slipped 2.9% to ₹1,585.4 crore. EBITDA fell 4.8% to ₹223.9 crore, although operating margin remained broadly stable at 14%, highlighting the company’s ability to maintain profitability despite weaker execution.
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J Kumar Infraprojects is an engineering and construction company focused on transport infrastructure, executing projects across metro rail, flyovers, bridges, roads, tunnels, elevated corridors, civil construction and water infrastructure for central and state government agencies.
