Jost’s Engineering Company Limited announced its financial performance for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. The company reported lower sales and profitability, primarily due to the postponement of certain orders to the next quarter.
For Q2 FY25-26, standalone revenue stood at ₹4,776 lakh, marking a 19% decline from ₹5,887 lakh in the same quarter last year. EBITDA fell 56% to ₹299 lakh, while PBT dropped 67% to ₹188 lakh. PAT was down 70% to ₹123 lakh. On a half-year basis (H1 FY25-26), standalone revenue declined 21% to ₹8,779 lakh, EBITDA decreased 54% to ₹553 lakh, PBT was down 73% to ₹278 lakh, and PAT fell 76% to ₹183 lakh.
On a consolidated level, Q2 revenue slipped 13% year-on-year to ₹5,418 lakh, while EBITDA decreased 47% to ₹459 lakh. Profit before tax dropped 74% to ₹190 lakh, and profit after tax stood at ₹82 lakh, down 84%. For H1 FY25-26, consolidated revenue was ₹11,022 lakh, an 8% drop from ₹11,940 lakh in the previous year, with EBITDA down 43% to ₹842 lakh, PBT down 80% to ₹247 lakh, and PAT lower by 84% at ₹139 lakh.
Despite the subdued performance, Jost’s technical services and spares segment registered growth, with service revenue rising 5% year-on-year to ₹1,840 lakh. The company continues to provide a wide range of services, including installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance, supported by 10 branch offices nationwide, NABL-accredited labs in Mumbai and Kolkata, and a technical support center in Bengaluru.
Commenting on the results, Jai Prakash Agarwal, Chairman, said, “Both Q2 and H1 of FY25-26 have been soft in terms of sales and profitability; however, we remain focused on execution, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. With an order book of ₹21,274 lakh as of September 30, 2025, and a strong business pipeline, we expect a stronger performance in the second half of the year.”
Incorporated in 1907, Josts Engineering Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Josts” or “the Company”) is headquartered in Mumbai and has a pan-India presence. The Company operates through its strategically located manufacturing facility, sales offices, and service centres, effectively catering to key markets across the country.
Josts is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of material handling and engineering products, along with providing comprehensive technical service support to its customers. The Company has established a strong foothold across multiple sectors, including Infrastructure, Defence, Automotive, Logistics, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Power, and Railways.
