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Nava Ltd Q3 FY26 Results

NAVAQ3 FY26 Results
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MetricValue ( Cr)Q2 FY26Q3 FY25
Revenue991.122.8%17.6%
Total Income1.1K7.3%20.9%
Expenditure664.9510.8%36.7%
PBT396.5962.4%1.3%
Net Profit325.7083.5%7.8%
OPM44.66%11.95pp13.54pp
NPM30.68%12.75pp9.91pp
EPS7.8671.2%10.0%
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Nava Ltd Reports 84% QoQ Profit Growth in Q3 FY26; Receives USS 50Mn Through Buyback Proceeds

05 Feb 2026 · 5 Feb, 1:22 pm

Summary

Nava Ltd, a diversified Indian multinational, announced its Q3 FY26 results with an 84% QoQ profit growth. The Energy division contributed significantly to the financials with MEL’s power plant operations and USS 20 million realization towards arrears. The company's solar energy and MEL’s 300 MW Expansion projects are progressing well. The Avocado plantation and Kawambwa Sugar Project are also on track. Standalone performance showed a 68.9% YoY growth in total revenue and 185.6% YoY growth in PAT.

Key Highlights

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    Consolidated total income stood at 1,061.5 crore, growing 7.3% QoQ and 20.9% YoY.

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    Net profit for the quarter was 2325.7 crore, reflecting growth of 83.5% QoQ.

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    Energy division contributed to the healthy growth of financials with MEL’s power plant operations.

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    MEL realized USS 20 million towards arrears during the quarter, reducing outstanding arrears from ZESCO to USS 30.5 million.

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    Construction of MSEL’s 100 MW solar power project in Zambia commenced in September 2025 and remains on track for commissioning in H1 FY27.

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    Standalone Total Revenue: 2499.7 crore, up 68.9% YoY.

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    Standalone PAT: 2135.3 crore, up 185.6% YoY.

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    Metals: Ferro Alloys sales surged to 33,383 MT from 20,068 MT YoY.

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    Energy: MEL power plant operated at a PLF of 96.6%, while Indian power plants operated with PLF of 54.0%.

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    Mining: Coal sales and margins have improved during the quarter with the division contributing steadily with positive margins.

Management Comments

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Mr. Ashwin Devineni

MD & CEO

Nava delivered a strong performance in Q3 FY26, marked by a sharp improvement in profitability, disciplined cost management, and sustained operational reliability across our core businesses. The quarter saw healthy growth in revenues, a significant increase in profits, and continued progress in reducing arrears at MEL, reflecting our strong focus on cash flow and balance sheet strength. The successful completion of Nava Global’s US$50 million buyback and steady dividend flows underscore our commitment to shareholder value. As we advance our expansion projects across energy, renewables and agriculture, we remain focused on prudent execution, capital discipline, and building resilient businesses that can deliver consistent long-term returns.

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