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The agency has reaffirmed the company’s short-term rating at 'Crisil A1'.
Crisil Ratings stated that the upgrade reflects a significant improvement in MIIL's business risk profile following the strategic acquisition of National Pipe Company (NPC), Saudi Arabia, which was completed on 21 May 2026.
This acquisition is expected to significantly improve MIIL's scale of operations by over 50-60% and operating profit before depreciation, interest, and tax (OPBDIT) margins to around 14-15% (12.3% in fiscal 2026). It will also enhance geographic diversification and add 430,000 metric tonnes (MT) of LSAW/HSAW capacity in Saudi Arabia.
NPC is expected to be revenue and earnings accretive from day one, given its fully operational status. The acquisition will also provide MIIL with an immediate entry into the growing Saudi Arabian market.
The upgrade also factors in the improvement in MIIL’s operating performance, supported by OPBDIT margins improving to 12.3% in fiscal 2026, from 8-10% in the past, driven by better product mix focused on exports and value-added products.
The NPC acquisition, valued at Rs 1,000 crores (USD 102 million), was funded through a mix of debt (USD 70 million) and equity (USD 32 million). Despite the incremental debt, MIIL's financial risk profile is expected to remain comfortable. Liquidity is expected to remain strong, with net cash accruals of over Rs 450 crores against repayment obligations of Rs 240-250 crore.
The ratings continue to reflect MIIL's established market position in the submerged arc welding (SAW) pipes industry, along with a healthy financial risk profile.
These strengths are partially offset by the integration risks associated with the NPC acquisition, the working capital-intensive nature of operations, and the company's susceptibility to cyclicality in end-user industries, along with volatility in raw material prices and foreign exchange (forex) rates.
Man Industries India (MIIL) is one of the largest SAW pipe players in India with combined capacity of 11.75 lakh tonne per annum, distributed equally between helically submerged arc welded (HSAW) and longitudinal submerged arc welded (LSAW) and electric resistance welded (ERW).
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Cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs 657.2 crore at year-end. The company remained net cash positive at Rs 157.5 crore and generated free cash flow of Rs 132 crore, despite incurring capital expenditure of Rs 340 crore during the year.
The company said that on 21 May 2026, MAN Industries, through its subsidiary MISIC, acquired a 100% stake in National Pipe Company (NPC), Saudi Arabia, for USD 102 million (approximately Rs 1,000 crore). NPC is an API-certified large-diameter pipe manufacturer with 430,000 MTPA capacity and a strong customer base, including a long-standing relationship with Saudi Aramco. The deal was completed at 1.5x EV/EBITDA, below peer valuations, and is EPS-accretive from day one.
Nikhil Mansukhani, managing director, MAN Industries (India), said, “FY26 has been a defining year for Man Industries. We are proud to have achieved our highest-ever consolidated EBITDA and PAT margins, a milestone that reflects the strength of our strategy: optimizing our product portfolio toward high-value applications, deepening our international footprint, and maintaining rigorous financial discipline.
The strong momentum in Q4, particularly on the standalone front, demonstrates the operating leverage embedded in our business as we scale. With a robust order book of approximately Rs 3,000 crore, our acquisition of National Pipe Company (NPC) in Saudi Arabia, and the upcoming greenfield stainless-steel plant in Jammu, we are building a more diversified and resilient platform for sustained growth. We enter FY27 at an inflection point. The foundations are in place, the order book is strong, and the runway ahead is significant. Our best years are still to come.”
Man Industries is a leading manufacturer and exporter of large-diameter carbon steel line pipes for various high-pressure transmission applications for gas, crude oil, petrochemical products, and potable water.
Shares of Man Industries rose 1.60% to Rs 566.50 on the BSE.
The board of Man Industries (India) at their meeting held on 21 May 2026, inter alia, considered and took note of the completion of the transaction in relation to acquisition of 100% equity stake in National Pipe Company (NPC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at a total cost of approx. USD 102 Million (Rs 1,000 crore), by Man International Steel Industries Company (MISIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
NPC is one of the established API manufacturers of HSAW and LSAW pipes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NPC caters to oil & gas pipelines, water transmission, infrastructure and industrial projects and serves reputed customers including Saudi Aramco, Saudi Water Authority (SWA), Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), Water Transmission & Technologies Co. (WTTCO), KOC (Kuwait), Qatar Petroleum and leading global EPC contractors including McDermott, L&T, SAIPEM, Subsea7, Hyundai E&C and others.
The acquisition is in line with the Company's international expansion strategy and is expected to strengthen the Company's global presence in the pipe manufacturing industry. The acquisition is expected to provide access to infrastructure, energy, desalination and industrial opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and strengthen the Company's Middle East and international operations. NPC has an installed manufacturing capacity of approximately 430,000 MT per annum.
Going forward, the facility will also have Coating Mill with External & Internal Coating Plant to serve the Kingdom's growing demand for coated pipeline solutions.
EBITDA improved by 61.4% to Rs 136 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 84 crore in Q3 FY25. EBITDA margin was 16.2% in Q3 FY26, reflecting the highest consolidated quarterly margin achieved by the company to date. This strong performance was driven by a favourable product and geographic mix.
The company maintained a net cash position of around Rs 38 crore as of 31 December 2025, reflecting a healthy balance sheet.
The company’s executable order book stood at around Rs 4,000 crore, providing healthy revenue visibility over the next 6–12 months and underpinning growth momentum in the coming quarters.
Man Industries’ strategic capacity expansion initiatives in Saudi Arabia and Jammu are progressing as planned, with key civil works and major equipment installations largely completed. The Saudi facility is expected to commence commercial production by Q1 FY27, strengthening the company’s regional footprint, while the Jammu facility remains on track for commissioning by Q2 FY27.
The company added that the outlook for the year remains strong, supported by steady order execution and healthy order inflows, and reiterated its full-year revenue guidance of Rs 3,600–3,700 crore, implying 15–20% year-on-year growth in its core business.
Nikhil Mansukhani, managing director, MAN Industries (India), said, 'We are pleased to report our highest-ever quarterly EBITDA margins, reflecting the strength of our strategy, disciplined execution, and continued focus on operational efficiency.
With a record order book, steady progress on our capacity expansions in Saudi Arabia and Jammu, and an expanding global footprint, we are well positioned for the next phase of growth. Our emphasis on value-added products, prudent capital allocation, and customer diversification will continue to support sustainable performance and strengthen our leadership in the global line pipe industry.”