NSE: KEC · 3 November 2026
- Kec International Ltd. (KEC) shares fell sharply today, declining by -9.31% to settle at ₹316.50 compared to its previous close of ₹349.00. The stock opened at ₹329.35 and traded within a daily range of ₹311.10 and ₹335.00, touching its 52-week low of ₹311.00 during the session.
- KEC International reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, posting quarterly revenues of ₹5,468 crore against ₹6,092 crore in the corresponding period last year. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹271 crore with an EBITDA margin of 5.0%, while profit after tax came in at ₹30 crore. Management highlighted headwinds from geopolitical disruptions, domestic land acquisition hurdles, and elevated cost environments.
- Trading volume was 6.47 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Kec International share price falling on 3 November 2026?
Kec International Ltd. (KEC) shares fell sharply today, declining by -9.31% to settle at ₹316.50 compared to its previous close of ₹349.00. The stock opened at ₹329.35 and traded within a daily range of ₹311.10 and ₹335.00, touching its 52-week low of ₹311.00 during the session.
While the broader Nifty benchmark advanced by 1.58% during the trading session, KEC underperformed its broader index significantly, extending its recent corrective trend. The stock has registered a return of -4.57% over the past 5 trading days and -14.59% over the past 20 trading days, reflecting ongoing downside pressure in the engineering and infrastructure counter.
The downward price action coincided with recent financial disclosures from the company filed with exchanges on November 2, 2026, detailing its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Management noted that the company navigated a challenging operating environment marked by geopolitical and supply chain disruptions in the Middle East, Right of Way and land acquisition hurdles in domestic transmission projects, and elevated global cost pressures. These operational headwinds weighed on second-quarter profitability, with consolidated net profit declining to ₹30 crore compared to ₹161 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
1.50 crore shares traded by 3 November 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 23.17 lakh shares (6.47 times). The five-day average daily volume was 12.42 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 2 November 2026 showed 7.48 lakh shares delivered, representing 42.83% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 44,086 trades.
The sharp downward move in KEC International shares aligns closely with the release of its Q2 FY27 financial results on November 2, 2026, which reported a substantial decline in quarterly net profit and EBITDA margins due to execution headwinds, geopolitical challenges, and supply chain disruptions.
Latest Company Developments
KEC International reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, posting quarterly revenues of ₹5,468 crore against ₹6,092 crore in the corresponding period last year. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹271 crore with an EBITDA margin of 5.0%, while profit after tax came in at ₹30 crore. Management highlighted headwinds from geopolitical disruptions, domestic land acquisition hurdles, and elevated cost environments.
Financial results provide a comprehensive view of operational profitability and margin compression amidst ongoing execution challenges.
The company announced securing turnkey orders worth ₹2,872 crores from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the design, supply, and installation of 765 kV transmission lines. These orders include the largest-ever single order for the company's India Transmission & Distribution business, associated with the evacuation of 8.5 GW of renewable energy from Gujarat.
Substantial order wins expand the order book and reinforce revenue visibility, taking total year-to-date order intake past ₹13,500 crores.
The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr. Anant Vardhan Goenka as an Additional Director in the capacity of a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director effective November 02, 2026. Mr. Goenka brings extensive corporate leadership experience, having previously served as Managing Director & CEO of CEAT Limited.
Changes in board composition reflect strategic governance updates within the RPG Group framework.
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of the Press Release on the Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today i.e. November 02, 2026, inter alia, approved the appointment of Mr. Anant Vardhan Goenka as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) effective November 02, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 18.32% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 20.72% on 30 June 2026, a change of -2.40 percentage points.
The filing reported 26 MF/UTI holders.
What to Watch Next
- Execution progress on the record order book and recent ₹2,872 crore PGCIL contracts
- Management commentary and updates regarding Right of Way and land acquisition hurdles in domestic T&D projects
- Net debt and working capital levels, which stood at 155 days as of September 30, 2026
- Volume and delivery trends around the newly established 52-week low of ₹311.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Kec International company news?
KEC International reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, posting quarterly revenues of ₹5,468 crore against ₹6,092 crore in the corresponding period last year. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹271 crore with an EBITDA margin of 5.0%, while profit after tax came in at ₹30 crore. Management highlighted headwinds from geopolitical disruptions, domestic land acquisition hurdles, and elevated cost environments.
How strong was Kec International’s trading volume?
1.50 crore shares traded, 6.47 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 3 November 2026 · 03:25 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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