Transport Corporation of India Ltd (TCI) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management has extended leases for three older ships from FY28 to FY30, ensuring fleet capacity stability amidst new vessel integration.
- The company's full-year FY27 capex is guided at INR 500-550 crore, with net debt expected to rise to INR 150-200 crore by year-end.
- The Seaways division's current EBITDA margin of ~35-40% is the new normal, with two new ships expected to add revenue mainly in FY28.
Performance Overview
- The company achieved strong double-digit top-line growth of nearly 15% in the quarter, primarily driven by value growth from increased freight rates rather than significant volume increases.
- Profitability did not keep pace with revenue growth, as margins were impacted by rising fuel costs, lower dividends from joint ventures, and a phase of significant capital investment.
- A successful share buyback of INR 150 crores was completed, which utilized about INR 200 crores of cash and increased the promoter holding to 70%.
- The company is in a significant investment phase, with first-half CapEx already matching the full amount from the previous year, and a full-year target of INR 500-550 crores.
- Management noted some softness in the auto sector and less robust pre-festive season stocking compared to the high base of the previous year.
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