Sterlite Technologies reports Rs 4 crore profit in Q2, revenue

Fiber optics manufacturer Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL) on Thursday (November 6) reported a net profit of Rs 4 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, compared with a net loss of Rs 14 crore in the same period last year.

Revenue from operations declined 4% year-on-year to Rs 1,034 crore, down from Rs 1,074 crore a year ago. However, EBITDA rose 10.3% to ₹129 crore, versus Rs 117 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The EBITDA margin improved to 12.5%, up from 10.9% a year earlier.

STL’s order book in the first half of FY26 expanded by about 135% year-on-year, with the open order book at the end of Q2 standing at Rs 5,188 crore. During the quarter, the Optical Networking Business (ONB) reported revenue of Rs 980 crore and an EBITDA of Rs 136 crore.

“We are entering a new phase of global growth, powered by innovation and partnerships. We are extensively engaging with new and existing customers to expand our data centre and enterprise solutions. Our deep R&D capability and co-creation approach are unlocking new opportunities worldwide,” said Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, STL.