ABB India Limited reported strong order growth in the October–December quarter (Q4) of CY2025, with the company recording its highest fourth-quarter orders in the last five years. Orders during the quarter rose 52% year-on-year to INR 4,096 crore, supported by broad-based demand across sectors and the timing of large orders. Revenue growth was recorded across all business segments, while the Profit Before Tax (PBT) margin stood at 16.2%, impacted by material-cost inflation and higher labor costs.
For the full year CY2025, the company posted its highest-ever orders of INR 14,115 crore and revenue of INR 13,203 crore. Both orders and revenue grew 8% during the year. The PBT margin for the year was 16.9%, amid competitive intensity, currency fluctuations, metal price headwinds, and higher Labor Code-related expenses. Return on capital employed (ROCE) was reported at 21%, while value-chain sustainability initiatives expanded to cover 51% of suppliers. The Board has recommended a final dividend of INR 29.59 per share.
Commenting on the company’s performance, Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director, ABB India, said, “2025 was a year of steady progress for ABB India, underscored by the proud milestone of completing 75 years of manufacturing in the country. As we step into 2026, our record order book and highest-ever revenues reflect the strength of our disciplined execution and the resilience of our teams. In the fourth quarter, we continued to ramp up orders and revenues despite margin pressures from volatile input costs. Our diversified portfolio and technology-driven solutions allow us to navigate varied sectoral cycles with confidence, reinforcing the robustness of our business model. Customers rely on ABB for our innovation leadership, trusted partnerships, and an integrated ecosystem built over decades. Sustainability remains central to everything we do, and we continue to advance meaningful improvements across our operations, supply chain, and customer engagements. With strong leadership across divisions and a clear focus on agility, we remain committed to driving sustainable growth and long-term value for all stakeholders in the year ahead.” -Driven solutions allow us to -term value for all stakeholders in the year ahead.
Order inflow during the quarter was driven by major contracts across several industries, including data centers, automotive, building and infrastructure, railways, and metals. Key orders included low-voltage switchgear for a data center major, robotics solutions for automotive manufacturers, propulsion systems for railways, high-current rectifier solutions for a major infrastructure and manufacturing company, automation solutions for engineering projects, electric powertrain solutions for a metals company, and the supply and integration of a 34 MW Ethylene Cracker Compressor system for a large refinery project. The company’s order backlog as of December 31, 2025, stood at INR 10,471 crore, up 12% year-on-year, providing strong revenue visibility.
Revenue for Q4 CY2025 grew 6% to INR 3,557 crore, taking full-year revenue to INR 13,203 crore. Growth was recorded across all business areas, with higher export revenue in the Electrification segment, particularly from Distribution Solutions and Smart Power divisions. In the Motion segment, higher revenues across divisions were partially offset by a decline in the Motion Service division, while in Automation, strong performance in Energy Industries and Measurement and Analytics was offset by a reduction in Process Industries.
Profit before tax (before exceptional items and one-offs) was INR 578 crore for the quarter and INR 2,230 crore for CY2025. Profitability was impacted by higher material costs, foreign exchange factors, imported material usage related to QCO requirements, and Labor Code impacts, though these were partly offset by commodity hedging and efficiency gains. Income tax expenses for the quarter were INR 143.3 crore with an effective tax rate of 24.8%, and INR 560.5 crore for the year with an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of INR 20.43 for the fourth quarter and INR 78.73 for CY2025. Its cash position remained robust at INR 5,694 crore at the end of the quarter and the year. Net working capital increased mainly due to higher inventories built to meet backlog delivery schedules. The total dividend for CY2025 stands at INR 39.36 per equity share, including an interim dividend of INR 9.77 per share.
On sustainability, ABB India reported significant progress toward its 2030 sustainability targets. About 70% of locations are now Zero Waste to Landfill and water positive, and all factories achieved Platinum-level IGBC certification by the end of CY2025. The Nelamangala facility also secured AWS accreditation for water stewardship. The company’s sustainability initiatives received external recognition, including a GRIHA award, CRISIL’s No. 1 ESG ranking in the heavy engineering sector, and an ESG “Leader” rating from the National Stock Exchange.
Looking ahead to 2026, ABB India expects strong demand momentum supported by its local-for-local manufacturing base and presence across 23 market segments. The company aims to benefit from continued investments in infrastructure, rail, grid modernization, renewables, metals, mining, energy, chemicals, data centers, and electronics, while also monitoring global geopolitical developments, inflation, foreign exchange trends, and climate-related risks.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide
