ABB India Reports Record Order Growth in Q4 CY2025 Despite Margin Pressures
Delhi, February 19, 2026: ABB India Limited on Friday announced its financial results for the October–December quarter (Q4) and the full calendar year 2025, reporting record order inflows and steady revenue growth even as profitability faced pressure from rising input and labour costs.
Strong Q4 performance led by order momentum
The company posted its highest fourth-quarter order intake in the past five years, with orders rising 52% year-on-year to ₹4,096 crore, supported by strong base business growth and the timing of several large projects. Demand was driven by sectors including data centres, automotive, infrastructure, railways, and metals.
Revenue for the quarter grew 6% to ₹3,557 crore, with all business segments contributing to growth. Export revenues remained a key driver across divisions.
Profit before tax (before exceptional items) stood at ₹578 crore for the quarter, with a PBT margin of 16.2%, impacted by material-cost inflation and higher labour expenses. Profit after tax for Q4 came in at ₹434 crore.
Record full-year orders and revenue
For the full year CY2025, ABB India recorded its highest-ever orders of ₹14,115 crore and revenue of ₹13,203 crore, both up 8% compared with the previous year. Over the past five years, the company said total orders have more than doubled.
Annual profit before tax reached ₹2,230 crore, with a PBT margin of 16.9%, affected by competitive intensity, currency fluctuations, metal price volatility, and Labour Code-related costs. Profit after tax stood at ₹1,669 crore.
Return on capital employed (ROCE) was reported at 21%.
The company’s order backlog rose 12% year-on-year to ₹10,471 crore as of December 31, 2025, providing revenue visibility for upcoming quarters.
Key project wins
Major orders secured during the quarter included:
- Low-voltage switchgear solutions for a large data centre operator
- Robotics solutions for automotive manufacturers
- Propulsion systems for Indian Railways projects
- High-current rectifier systems for a major infrastructure and manufacturing company
- Automation and energy industry restoration solutions
- Electric powertrain systems for a metals company
- Integration of a 34 MW ethylene cracker compressor system for a refinery project.
Cash position and dividend
ABB India maintained a strong cash position of ₹5,694 crore at the end of the year. The company noted an increase in working capital primarily due to inventory buildup aimed at meeting delivery schedules for its growing order backlog.
The board recommended a final dividend of ₹29.59 per share. Including the interim dividend of ₹9.77 per share, the total dividend for CY2025 stands at ₹39.36 per equity share.
Sustainability milestones
The company reported progress toward its ABB 2030 sustainability targets, with 70% of locations achieving zero waste to landfill and water-positive status. All factories received Platinum-level IGBC certification, while its Nelamangala facility secured AWS accreditation for water stewardship — a first within the ABB group.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives now cover 51% of suppliers by spend, alongside enhanced disclosures under updated sustainability reporting standards.
Management commentary and outlook
Commenting on the results, ABB India’s Managing Director Sanjeev Sharma said 2025 marked steady progress for the company, coinciding with 75 years of manufacturing operations in India.
He noted that record revenues and a strong order book reflect disciplined execution and diversified operations, enabling the company to navigate sectoral cycles despite cost pressures.
Looking ahead to 2026, ABB India expects continued demand supported by investments in infrastructure, railways, grid modernization, renewables, and digitalization. The company said it remains watchful of geopolitical developments, inflation trends, and currency volatility while focusing on operational efficiency and sustainable growth.
