VA TECH WABAG LTD.

VA Tech Wabag Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for dealing in the company's equity shares. This closure is in accordance with SEBI regulations and the company's code of conduct for preventing insider trading. The window will be shut for designated persons and their immediate relatives from the end of business hours on September 30, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the unaudited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. The specific date of the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated later.

VA Tech Wabag Ltd (WABAG) has announced securing a 'Medium' order from Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for the Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply, Erection & Commissioning of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) at RIL's Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex in Jamnagar. This repeat order signifies RIL's continued trust in WABAG's technological expertise and execution capabilities. The ETP is scheduled for completion in 13 months and will incorporate advanced chemical and biological treatment technologies, along with efficient sludge management using low-temperature drying. This contract reinforces WABAG's strong relationship with a key customer and its leadership in industrial wastewater treatment solutions.

VA Tech Wabag Limited announced a change in designation for Mr. Rohan Mittal to "Chief Commercial & Development Officer - MEA", effective September 01, 2026. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Mittal, with nearly eight years of experience at VA Tech Wabag, has been instrumental in driving growth in the GCC region and securing significant water infrastructure projects. His expertise spans engineering, proposals, strategy, and leadership, with notable contributions to projects in India and the Middle East. He was also recognized with the NOCIL Award for Excellence in Design or Development of Process, Plant and Equipment - 2025.

VA Tech Wabag Limited conducted its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 12, 2026, entirely through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The meeting, chaired by Mr. Rajiv Mittal (Chairman & Managing Director), followed procedures for virtual participation, including muted attendees and a structured Q&A session. The transcript is available on the company's website. Key management and board members were present.

VA Tech Wabag (WABAG) has signed a contract for the Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System – Stage II in Kuwait. This project, awarded in June 2026, marks WABAG's debut in Kuwait and strengthens its GCC presence. The 60 MIGD plant will be built and operated by a WABAG-led joint venture with HEISCO. It will utilize Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology with a Recarbonation System, featuring on-site Solar PV for energy. Construction is expected to take 36 months, followed by a five-year operation and maintenance period.

VA Tech Wabag Ltd announced its Q1 FY2026-27 financial results, reporting a record-high order book of ₹194 billion. Consolidated revenues surged by 21% year-on-year to ₹8,868 million, while consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 37% to ₹901 million. The company also saw a significant order intake of ₹34 billion during the quarter, including new project wins in Kuwait, UAE, India, and Austria. The net cash position remained positive for the 14th consecutive quarter, standing at ₹9,649 million (excluding HAM). The results reflect strong operational performance and robust revenue visibility.

VA Tech Wabag Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the standalone and consolidated results. The company also provided a press release and made the results available on its website. The board meeting commenced at 10:08 AM IST and concluded at 3:45 PM IST.

VA Tech Wabag's consolidated revenue from operations rose 20.8% YoY to ₹886.8 Cr (standalone ₹739.3 Cr, +15.5% YoY), and reported consolidated PAT of ₹90.1 Cr was up 36.9% YoY (standalone PAT ₹79.3 Cr, +30.2% YoY) — headline numbers that line up with management's own 'historic high' framing and a record ₹19,400 Cr order book. QoQ, revenue fell 37.3% and PAT fell 29.6% against a seasonally strong Q4 FY26 (₹1,414.4 Cr revenue), which is normal sequencing for an EPC/order-execution business rather than a standalone concern. The headline growth, however, is significantly inflated by a large foreign-exchange gain that WABAG books as a distinct revenue-section line item, separate from both 'revenue from operations' and 'other income': ₹36.8 Cr this quarter versus nil a year ago (and ₹19.7 Cr in Q4 FY26). Stripping this out and re-tax-effecting at the quarter's ~23.8% effective rate, adjusted consolidated PAT is roughly ₹62.1 Cr against ₹65.8 Cr a year ago — a ~5.7% YoY decline, not the +37% reported. Standalone shows the same pattern: adjusted PAT of ~₹58.0 Cr versus ₹60.9 Cr a year ago, down ~4.8%. On an ex-FX basis, operating margin has now compressed for three straight quarters — roughly 13.0% (Q1 FY26) to 11.1% (Q4 FY26) to 9.0% (Q1 FY27) — even though management's own EBITDA metric, which treats the FX gain as operating, shows a flat-to-slightly-up 13.1% margin this quarter. Against the prior concall guidance of 15-20% revenue CAGR and 13-15% EBITDA margins, the revenue print is squarely in range, but the margin only clears the band because of the FX gain; on an adjusted basis it sits well below guidance — a miss on the margin leg. No Q1 FY27-specific street consensus was found; the closest public marker is Motilal Oswal's FY27E target of roughly 22-23% EBITDA/PAT CAGR for the full year, against which this quarter's adjusted PAT decline is a soft start rather than a beat. The quarter's corporate developments support the topline story: the order book hit a record ₹19,400 Cr on ₹3,400 Cr of fresh intake, with first-time entries into Kuwait (a 'Mega' SWRO project) and the UAE (Ajman), plus repeat wins from BWSSB and DJB in India and a project in Austria. Net cash position stayed positive for a 14th consecutive quarter at ₹964.9 Cr, a genuine balance-sheet positive unrelated to the FX-gain effect. Management's own framing — 'robust top-line momentum, and strong profitability' — matches the reported figures but does not address the forex-gain composition of this quarter's EBITDA/PAT growth, or that ex-FX core margins have now compressed for three consecutive quarters. Whether volume growth from the record order book can restore core margins toward the 13-15% band without relying on non-operating FX gains is the key item to watch into Q2 FY27.

VA Tech Wabag Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on August 12, 2026. The primary agenda item for this meeting is to consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, covering both standalone and consolidated statements. In line with SEBI regulations, the company has also extended the trading window closure for its designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the declaration of these financial results.

VA Tech Wabag Ltd has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The report, which forms part of the Annual Report, details the company's commitment to sustainability across environmental stewardship, social impact, responsible governance, and innovation. WABAG highlights its alignment with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including providing clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13). The report emphasizes WABAG's role as a leading water technology company addressing global water challenges and building climate-resilient solutions.