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  • KSB Limited Q2 2025: Strong Sales Growth, INR 666.7 Cr Revenue

    KSB Limited Q2 2025

    Pune: Pumps and valves manufacturer KSB Limited has announced robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025 (KSB Limited Q2 2025), highlighting sustained growth and a strong order pipeline.

    For January–June 2025, sales rose 6.04% to ₹1,262.1 crore, compared to ₹1,190.2 crore in the same period last year.

    Also Read: KSB Limited Secures Landmark Export Order for Nuclear Pumps from Germany

    In Q2 2025, the company secured several strategic orders, including:

    • Boiler feed pumps from L&T for NTPC’s Gadarwara and Nabinagar supercritical power plants — marking its first supercritical order in the 800 MW category.
    • Solar pump projects worth ₹46 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company and ₹25.3 crore from Haryana Renewable Energy.
    • Export orders from Thermax, EMC Energy (Egypt), and multiple petrochemical projects in the Middle East.

    The wastewater segment delivered a remarkable 65% year-to-date growth, driven by a large Kolkata Municipal Corporation order and the introduction of Sewatec pumps.

    Also Read: KSB Limited Reports ₹595 Cr Revenue in Q1 2025 with 9.4% Growth

    KSB Limited Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024: Financial Highlights
    • Sales: ₹666.7 crore vs ₹646 crore
    • Operating Profit: ₹91.4 crore vs ₹90.6 crore
    • Net Profit: ₹72.7 crore vs ₹68.6 crore
    • PBT: ₹95.2 crore vs ₹90.7 crore

    Prashant Kumar, Vice President (Sales & Marketing), said: “KSB Limited Q2 2025 strong performance is backed by solid demand across Power, Solar, Wastewater, Nuclear, and Petrochemicals. Our growing export footprint and commitment to sustainable solutions position us well for continued growth.”

    With a diversified order book, expanding global presence, and sustained demand across sectors, KSB Limited Q2 2025 results underline the company’s resilience and strategic growth trajectory.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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