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Management provided an optimistic outlook, highlighting significant growth in revenue and profitability. For Q3 FY26, revenue rose by 49% YOY to Rs.1,896 crores, while profit after tax grew by 74% to Rs.171 crores. For the nine-month period ending December 2025, revenue reached Rs.4,883 crores, nearing the previous year's total of Rs.5,076 crores.

Key forward-looking points include:

1. Order Book Status: The current order book stands at Rs.18,482 crores, consisting of 42 platforms across 10 projects, with major contributions from four Indian Navy projects. A notable milestone is the expected conclusion of contract negotiations for the Rs.33,000 crore Next Generation Corvette project within the current financial year, aiming for an order book of approximately Rs.50,000 crores.

2. Future Deliveries: Management plans to deliver three additional ships across major projects in the next quarter. The P-17 Alpha project is progressing well, with two more ships slated for delivery in the coming months.

3. Expansion Plans: To meet increased demand, GRSE is enhancing production capacity from 24 to 32 concurrent constructions by year-end, with further expansions set in Gujarat targeting the production of large-size vessels over the next three to five years.

4. Market Opportunities: The company anticipates an estimated Rs.1.55 lakh crores worth of defense projects and over Rs.1 lakh crores in non-defense opportunities in the next 12-18 months, with a conservative estimate of capturing at least 20% of this market.

5. Government Initiatives: The government has allocated Rs.69,725 crores for shipbuilding incentives, which GRSE aims to leverage amid expansive growth potential.

Overall, with a robust order pipeline and proactive expansion strategies, management is optimistic about sustained growth, projecting FY27 to be a peak revenue year, while ensuring margin targets are not compromised.

Q1: Hitesh Chaudhari from ULJK Financial Services "Could you discuss the execution cycle for the Corvettes order if received this financial year? And what stage are the talks for the P-17 Bravo?"

A1: P. R. Hari "If the Corvettes order is finalized this financial year, the initial phase is pre-production, where design activities and equipment procurement will commence. However, revenue from this will start two years later, likely by FY28 end. Regarding P-17 Bravo, the project is progressing rapidly. The RFP is expected by April, and if so, we aim to finalize the contract by February or March 2027."

Q2: Divyesh Shah "Can you elaborate on the MOU with Swan Defence and the recent tie-up with Hindustan Shipyard?"

A2: P. R. Hari "Our MOU with Swan Defence focuses on bidding and executing large platforms beyond our current capacity. We're discussing contracts with some foreign entities for vessels over 250 meters. The Hindustan Shipyard tie-up is crucial for bidding on the LPD project, as our size constraints prevented us from doing so independently, but together, we optimize our strengths for better outcomes."

Q3: Amit Anwani from PL Capital "Will the Gujarat capacities be jointly developed, and how many vessels can we produce with the increased capacity?"

A3: P. R. Hari "The Gujarat facilities will bolster our capacity significantly. The aim is to build around 12 large vessels across these facilities over 3-5 years. Concurrently, our existing facilities will handle defense platforms and smaller vessels, enhancing our overall output."

Q4: Hardik Rawat from IIFL Capital "Will the equipment orders for NGC come immediately upon contract signing, or could there be delays?"

A4: P. R. Hari "The equipment orders will primarily be placed in the next financial year. Although we will begin discussions with OEMs proactively, finalizing decisions and placements will happen in the first half of FY27 to ensure timely production."

Q5: Krishna Doshi from Ashika Institutional Equities "What are the implications for margins as we transition from P-17 Alpha to NGC execution?"

A5: P. R. Hari "While margins from NGC are competitive, I assure you we will maintain healthy margins as we transition. The revenue from ancillary projects will help cushion potential dips during the changeover from P-17 Alpha to NGC-related activities."

Q6: Sunil Shah "Is the projection of reaching a Rs.70,000 crores order book achievable amidst increased competition?"

A6: P. R. Hari "Although competition has intensified, we aim to secure a significant share from the available projects, especially P-17 Bravo. Our focus remains on maintaining quality bids while maximizing our order book. The Rs.70,000 crores figure is based on having a conservative estimate of winning large contracts."

These summaries reflect the key questions posed during the earnings call and the direct responses provided by management, encapsulating significant insights and future guidance.