NSE: STLTECH · 26 October 2026
- Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STLTECH) traded down 0.92% on Monday, opening at ₹800.00 and touching a day's high of ₹838.80 before slipping to a low of ₹785.35, where it eventually changed hands near ₹819.05 against its previous close of ₹826.65.
- Sterlite Technologies announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a record revenue of ₹2,529 crore and an EBITDA of ₹846 crore, representing a significant year-over-year expansion. The company's open order book reached an all-time high of ₹35,274 crore, bolstered by multi-year long-term supply agreements with global hyperscalers and telecom operators. Profit after tax stood at ₹517 crore, driven by robust operational growth and a one-time net tariff refund gain.
- Trading volume was 0.59 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Sterlite Technologies share price falling on 26 October 2026?
Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STLTECH) traded down 0.92% on Monday, opening at ₹800.00 and touching a day's high of ₹838.80 before slipping to a low of ₹785.35, where it eventually changed hands near ₹819.05 against its previous close of ₹826.65.
The broader market and sectoral trend provided a mixed backdrop during the trading session. While the headline Nifty index managed a slight gain of 0.10%, the Nifty IT sector benchmark retreated by 0.56%. Sterlite Technologies' modest pullback aligns with this softer sector-level sentiment, following a recent 5-day return of -5.41% even as its longer-term 20-day return remained relatively steady at -0.57%.
Company fundamentals continue to be underpinned by recent operational milestones, notably its record-setting Q2 FY27 financial performance reported on October 23, 2026, which featured a highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹2,529 crore, an EBITDA of ₹846 crore, and an open order book of ₹35,274 crore supported by large multi-year hyperscale agreements. While these quarterly disclosures provide robust underlying context for the company's growth trajectory, today's marginal price dip reflects routine near-term consolidation rather than any immediate new corporate trigger.
13.35 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 10:40 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 22.75 lakh shares (0.59 times). The five-day average daily volume was 29.30 lakh shares. The same report recorded 52,992 trades.
The stock drifted down 0.92% on below-average volume (0.59x of 20-day average) in line with a softer IT and telecom equipment sector, with no specific negative news items reported today to justify the pullback.
Latest Company Developments
Sterlite Technologies announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a record revenue of ₹2,529 crore and an EBITDA of ₹846 crore, representing a significant year-over-year expansion. The company's open order book reached an all-time high of ₹35,274 crore, bolstered by multi-year long-term supply agreements with global hyperscalers and telecom operators. Profit after tax stood at ₹517 crore, driven by robust operational growth and a one-time net tariff refund gain.
Demonstrates strong operational execution and surging demand for AI-ready digital infrastructure.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Sterlite Technologies received a major Long-Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) from an international hyperscale partner. The estimated total potential value of the contract over its tenure through December 2030 is approximately USD 1.2 billion, involving the scheduled supply of optical connectivity products based on prevailing selling prices.
Locks in substantial multi-year international revenues and reinforces the company's positioning in global data center supply chains.
Sterlite Technologies Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
Sterlite Technologies Limited launches Plenum-rated Fiber Trunk Assemblies for AI Data Center Connectivity.
The exchange sought clarification from the company regarding a recent media report. Such a request is a verification step and does not by itself confirm the reported issue.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 12.31% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 11.33% on 1 July 2026, a change of +0.98 percentage points.
The filing reported 25 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
CLSA retains an 'Outperform' rating, noting that expanding engagements in AI data centres could power Sterlite Technologies' next growth phase.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Execution progress on the ₹35,274 crore open order book and recent USD 1.2 billion hyperscaler contracts
- Quarterly updates on debt reduction and cash flow generation following the reported net debt-free status
- Delivery volumes relative to the 20-day average volume benchmark to gauge institutional participation
- Adoption rates of newly launched optical solutions such as the Neuralis pre-terminated fiber trunk assemblies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Sterlite Technologies company news?
Sterlite Technologies announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a record revenue of ₹2,529 crore and an EBITDA of ₹846 crore, representing a significant year-over-year expansion. The company's open order book reached an all-time high of ₹35,274 crore, bolstered by multi-year long-term supply agreements with global hyperscalers and telecom operators. Profit after tax stood at ₹517 crore, driven by robust operational growth and a one-time net tariff refund gain.
How strong was Sterlite Technologies’s trading volume?
13.35 lakh shares traded, 0.59 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 10:40 AM 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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