KRN Heat Exchanger posts strong Q2 FY26 growth — revenue up 67% YoY, PAT up 46%; new ₹350 cr facility boosts capacity 6X; eyes ₹60 cr from bus A/C biz next year, 50% export share goal ahead.
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→ Incorporated as a manufacturer of fin and tube-type heat exchangers catering to the HVAC and refrigeration industry.
→ Serves applications across commercial, industrial, and automotive cooling segments.
→ On a consolidated basis, Q2 FY26 total income stood at ₹154.46 crore, marking a robust 67% year-on-year growth.
→ H1 FY26 consolidated income was ₹273.6 crore, reflecting a 44% rise over the previous year.
→ Consolidated net profit for Q2 FY26 was ₹17.99 crore, up 46% YoY.
→ H1 FY26 consolidated PAT reached ₹30.43 crore, a 25% increase compared to H1 FY25.
→ Standalone figures were higher than consolidated results due to inter-company sales with its subsidiary.
→ This internal sale arrangement was temporary, arising from pending vendor code approvals for the new subsidiary.
→ The company expects such inter-company transactions to largely conclude by the end of FY26.
→ KRN has undertaken strategic initiatives to strengthen its long-term growth foundation.
→ Its subsidiary, ARN HVAC Products Pvt Ltd, acquired the bus air conditioning division of Sphere Refrigeration Systems Pvt Ltd.
→ This acquisition expands KRN’s reach into the automotive HVAC space and enhances its technological depth.
→ The move provides KRN with vital know-how, product technology, and an experienced technical team.
→ India’s total bus A/C market, covering both conventional and electric buses, is valued at around ₹1,000 crore.
→ The acquisition positions KRN to capture market share among three major players in this segment.
→ The newly acquired division is expected to contribute about ₹60 crore in revenue next year.
→ Margins from this segment are projected to be similar to or slightly higher than current business levels.
→ Experience in bus air conditioning will later help KRN qualify for railway GMC system tenders.
→ CRISIL has assigned a CRISIL A (Negative) rating with a stable outlook, reaffirming KRN’s credit strength.
→ The company’s main manufacturing plant is currently operating near full capacity.
→ A new subsidiary facility commissioned around May 30 expanded capacity almost sixfold.
→ Total investment for this expansion stands at approximately ₹350 crore.
→ KRN targets 20% utilization of the new capacity in FY26 and 50% in FY27.
→ A new assembly line for bus A/C systems will be operational by December or early January.
→ The expanded facility has enhanced delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and quality control.
→ The HVAC and refrigeration sector is witnessing strong growth driven by infrastructure and energy efficiency trends.
→ India’s commercial air conditioning market is projected to grow at about 20% annually.
→ Data center cooling is emerging as a key demand driver for KRN.
→ The company sees a major opportunity from Google’s ₹3,000 crore data center in Visakhapatnam, aiming to capture 50% of the order value (₹1,000–₹1,500 crore).
→ Exports have shown consistent momentum from the UAE, USA, Canada, and Italy.
→ KRN plans to deepen focus on North America and Europe, where the commercial market is vast.
→ The company aims for exports to contribute 50% of sales in its fin and tube segment.
→ A new R&D unit, Thermal Temperatures Laboratory, is nearing commissioning to accelerate product testing and development.
→ KRN maintains a sustainable EBITDA margin of around 20%, with higher margins from bar & plate and bus A/C products.
→ Price adjustments for copper and aluminum are made quarterly, with short-term margin impacts passed to customers.
→ Future profitability is expected to benefit from PLI and REPS incentives and a 50% income tax exemption on the new facility.