Knowledge Marine & Engineering Share Price in Focus; Reports 89% Revenue Growth in H1FY27

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited reported a profit after tax of ₹84.28 crore for the six months ended September 30, 2026. The figure stood at ₹22.98 crore in the corresponding period last year, as per exchange filing dated November 6, 2026. 

Revenue from operations increased to ₹186.22 crore from ₹98.65 crore, while EBITDA rose to ₹101.71 crore against ₹39.91 crore in H1 FY26. Profit before tax was ₹94.69 crore, compared with ₹27.12 crore a year earlier. 

Order Book and Revenue Split 

The company's order book was valued at ₹2,095.22 crore as of September 30, with ₹1,732.55 crore yet to be executed. Charter and hire accounted for ₹1,100.39 crore of pending orders. Dredging contributed ₹467.75 crore and shipbuilding ₹164.42 crore. 

Dredging generated ₹123.83 crore in H1 FY27, contributing 67% of revenue. Shipbuilding brought in ₹51.49 crore, while charter and hire contributed ₹10.73 crore. 

The company reported an EBITDA margin of 55% and a PAT margin of 45% for the half-year. 

New Orders Received  

The company received a ₹256.92 crore maintenance dredging contract from New Mangalore Port Authority. The three-year project involves dredging 15.9 million cubic metres and is due to start on November 15, 2026. River Pearl 48 will be used for the work. 

Another order came through its subsidiary, Knowledge Shipyard Limited, which secured a ₹62.40 crore contract from the Inland Waterways Authority of India for 10 hybrid electric passenger ferries. 

Knowledge Marine also received its third green tug contract from Mumbai Port Authority. The contract is valued at ₹236.72 crore and runs for 15 years. 

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Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Share Price Performance  

As of November 5, 2026, 3:30 pm, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works share price closed at ₹615.40, a 2.11% decrease from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

New contracts from New Mangalore Port Authority, Mumbai Port Authority and IWAI added to the company's orders during the period. Its balance order book stood at ₹1,732.55 crore. 

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