Sindhu Trade Links Swings to Q4 Profit Despite Revenue Slump; Approves Rs 697 Crore Singapore Coal Acquisition
New Delhi [India], June 01: Sindhu Trade Links Ltd. (STTL) reported a sharp turnaround in its March quarter earnings, returning to profitability at the consolidated level even as revenue declined significantly amid weakness in its overseas coal mining business.
The diversified logistics and infrastructure company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹13.96 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with a loss of ₹58.98 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company’s board approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, at its meeting held on May 30.
Consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter stood at ₹128.25 crore, sharply lower than ₹576.52 crore reported in the year-ago period. However, operational performance improved significantly, with EBITDA turning positive at ₹18.24 crore against an EBITDA loss of ₹63.04 crore in the same quarter last year. The company reported an EBITDA margin of 4.49% during the quarter.
FY26 Profit Remains Positive Despite Revenue Contraction
For the full financial year FY26, Sindhu Trade Links reported a consolidated net profit of ₹57.44 crore, compared with ₹121.59 crore in FY25. Consolidated total income declined substantially to ₹579.65 crore from ₹2,292.70 crore in the previous fiscal year.
The steep fall in revenue was largely attributed to the company’s Overseas Coal Mining & Trading segment, whose annual revenue dropped to ₹50.24 crore from ₹1,208.35 crore in FY25. The company stated that adverse foreign currency conversion rates resulted in negative revenue reporting for the segment during the March quarter.
On a standalone basis, STTL posted a net profit of ₹24.57 crore for FY26, compared with ₹38.50 crore in the previous year. Standalone income from operations stood at ₹443.87 crore, down from ₹508.11 crore in FY25.
The company’s standalone earnings per share (EPS) came in at ₹0.16 for FY26, compared with ₹0.25 a year earlier. For the March quarter alone, standalone net profit stood at ₹8.19 crore.
Board Clears Capital Expansion Plan
In a separate corporate development, Sindhu Trade Links recently approved an increase in its authorised share capital. At a board meeting held on May 22, 2026, the company approved raising authorised capital from ₹156 crore to ₹196 crore.
The revised capital structure will comprise 186 crore equity shares and 10 crore preference shares, each having a face value of Re 1. The company will also amend Clause V of its Memorandum of Association, subject to shareholder approval.
₹697 Crore Singapore Acquisition Approved
The board has also approved the acquisition of a 78.26% stake in Advent Coal Resources Pte. Ltd., Singapore, through the purchase of 16,477 equity shares.
The transaction, valued at ₹697.06 crore, includes the acquisition of a 53.67% stake from a related party. The purchase consideration has been fixed at ₹4,23,047.70 per share.
Diversified Business Portfolio
Sindhu Trade Links operates primarily in transportation logistics and support services, deploying a fleet of more than 200 tippers and 100 loaders, largely engaged in coal transportation activities. Through its subsidiaries, the company has diversified into overseas coal mining, media operations, biomass-based power generation, lending activities, fuel retailing, and property rentals, with operations spread across Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, and international markets.
The company’s latest quarterly turnaround, coupled with its strategic coal asset acquisition and capital expansion plans, is likely to keep the stock on investors’ radar despite the sharp decline in annual revenue.
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