The company saw its revenue rise by 21% year-on-year to ₹3,558.9 crore, up from ₹2,941 crore for the same period last year.
In terms of operating performance, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) climbed 11.4% to ₹447.1 crore from ₹401.2 crore the previous year. The EBITDA margin was recorded at 13% for the quarter, down from 14% in the year-ago period.
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ABB India’s quarterly results fell short of CNBC-TV18’s projected profitability metrics. Net profit was anticipated at ₹388.5 crore, with EBITDA at ₹461.7 crore and an EBITDA margin of 14%. Nevertheless, revenue exceeded the poll estimate of ₹3,322.4 crore.
The company also reported record orders for the second quarter of calendar year 2026, with order intake soaring 50% year-on-year compared to the April-June quarter of CY2025. Additionally, there was a 22% rise in order backlog year-on-year at the close of the period.
On the sustainability front, ABB India highlighted that circularity remained a significant focus in the first half of CY2026, with 99.7% of waste being diverted from landfills.
The board of directors at ABB India has declared a special dividend of ₹90 per share for the financial year 2026. This dividend represents 4,500% on the company’s equity shares with a face value of ₹2 each, reflecting proceeds from the Robotics divestment alongside operational profits for the first half of calendar year 2026.
The special dividend will be distributed on a total of 21,19,08,375 fully paid-up equity shares. Shareholders listed in the company’s Register of Members or in the records of depositories as beneficial owners as of the record date, August 7, 2026, will receive the payment on or before August 29, 2026.ALSO READ | ABB India Q4 results: Orders reach a 5-year high, revenue exceeds expectations; dividend proposed
Sanjeev Sharma, Country Managing Director, stated, “The record orders achieved in Q2 CY2026 reflect the confidence customers have in ABB India’s technologies and execution capabilities.
With 21% revenue growth, a 23% increase in Operational EBITA, and strong cash generation, this quarter underscores our ability to transform robust demand into profitable growth. I want to thank our employees for their commitment, agility, and customer focus that made these results possible.
As we approach the second half, we do so with confidence, backed by a solid backlog and a robust opportunity pipeline across various industries. Ongoing investments in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing, energy transition, and digitalization continue to offer long-term prospects for ABB.
Leveraging our technology leadership, local expertise, and execution excellence, we are well-equipped to seize this growth while also advancing our sustainability goals and generating lasting value for all stakeholders.”
Shares of ABB India Ltd closed at ₹7,285.95, down ₹6.00, or 0.082%, on the BSE.
