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When a company that usually has quiet first halves suddenly posts a double-digit growth quarter, you start to sit up and take notice. That’s exactly what Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) achieved in L&T Q2 FY26, delivering strong numbers, a massive order book, and plenty of momentum. But behind the high-fives of L&T Q2 FY26 performance lie subtle warning signs, too. As someone who watches Indian infrastructure and engineering stories closely, this one feels like a classic mix of exciting upside and lurking potholes.
Why L&T Q2 FY26 Performance Catches the Eye
- L&T reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹3,926 crore in Q2, up about 16% year-on-year.
- Revenue crossed ₹67,984 crore, up 10% from the same quarter last year.
- The order-book stood at about ₹6.67 lakh crore (~₹6.67 trillion), reflecting huge visibility for the next few years.
- What this tells us: strong execution, good demand, and investors rewarded the stock (it hit record highs).
- For 2025 trends, this aligns with infrastructure revival in India, push into renewables, and overseas expansion—so L&T seems to be riding the wave.
Growth Drivers in 2025 for L&T
Global energy & Middle East contracts. A large chunk of new orders is coming from the Middle East, especially ultra-mega hydrocarbon and energy contracts.
Technology, data centres & semiconductors. L&T is targeting growth in sectors like data centres, semiconductors, renewables – areas that are hot in 2025 globally and in India.
Domestic infrastructure momentum. While growth in India’s infrastructure is uneven, L&T’s order inflow into the infrastructure segment is rising (46% of new orders went into infrastructure in Q2).
All of this means: If you’re bullish on India’s infrastructure + global energy transition themes, L&T is very much in the mix.
But Here’s What Keeps Me Awake at Night
Margin pressure & execution risk. While the order book is large, the core EPC Ebitda margin is only around 7.8% for the core business—a modest number given the risks.
High exposure to the Middle East. Nearly 85% of international orders are from Middle East projects. While that gives a huge size, it also brings geopolitical risk, oil-price sensitivity, and competitive pricing risk.
Newer businesses aren’t yet profit engines. Semiconductors, data centres, and real estate are all growth areas but often capital-intensive, margin uncertain margins. The question: when will these pull their weight?
Hydro-met risks. Slow execution, monsoons (in India), payment delays — for instance infrastructure segment in Q2 dropped 1% YoY.
In short: big growth story, but the path isn’t risk-free. For 2025 and beyond, one must monitor these risks closely.
Real-World Insight: What This Means for Stakeholders
According to Business Standard, if you are an investor, the improved numbers give comfort that L&T is executing, but you must keep your eyes on margin trends, order conversion, and the health of newer segments. As analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services pointed out, the target price has been raised, but risks remain.
If you are a project bidder/subcontractor: A player like L&T expanding into new geographies and sectors may open up sub-contracting opportunities—but also more competition, tight margins.
If you are a policy watcher: India’s push for semiconductors, data centres, and infrastructure shows up in L&T’s strategy — so it confirms the broad 2025 trend of India moving up the value chain.
If you are a customer/citizen: Big players executing large infrastructure projects mean potential for faster delivery of roads, energy, data-centre infrastructure — but delays and cost overruns still matter
My Take & Key 2025 Watch-Points
Personally, I believe L&T’s story is more promising than scary, but the “more” is crucial. It’s promising because they have the book, the domain, and the geography. But I’m cautious because in 2025, execution will matter far more than just order wins.
Here are the key things I will watch in the coming quarters:
- Does the margin improve (esp core EPC) as H2 kicks in?
- How the newer businesses (semiconductors, data centres) start contributing – not just in orders, but in profit & cashflow.
- Whether Middle East/geography risks remain quiescent (no major geopolitical shock, oil price collapse).
- Execution speed and working-capital trends (delays and payment problems can kill the shine).
If all of these go well, I expect L&T to beat its guidance (~15% revenue growth in FY26) and maybe surprise positively.
Conclusion
L&T Q2 FY26 tells a story of rising tide—but the boat still carries some ballast. The company is well-positioned for 2025 growth, riding infrastructure and tech waves. Yet the tide won’t carry it by itself: execution, cost discipline, and risk management will determine whether the story becomes exceptional or just “good”. Personally, I’m optimistic—but staying alert.
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Source : Business Standard & Moneycontrol - L&T Q2 FY26 Profit Rises 16%
✍️ Written by Nikhil Singh
Market & IPO Analyst | Business News Writer | Tech-Auto Observer
Nikhil has been tracking Indian IPOs, consumer brands, tech & automobile overview, and financial trends since 2019. His writing style blends market insight with a relatable human voice — making complex data simple for everyday investors.
