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Key Developments for ABB India (as of August 3, 2025)

The most recent significant news for ABB India revolves around its Q2 financial results, a substantial dividend declaration, a strategic move for its robotics business, and recent project implementations. Q2 CY2025 Financial Results: ABB India reported mixed Q2 CY2025 results. While revenue grew by 12.2% year-over-year to ₹3,175 crore, hitting its highest second-quarter revenue in five years, net profit declined by 20.7% to ₹352 crore compared to ₹443 crore in the year-ago period. This decline missed analysts' estimates. The drop in profit was primarily attributed to higher expenses and currency fluctuations. Despite the profit dip, the company maintained double-digit profit margins for the 11th consecutive quarter. The order book stood at ₹3,036 crore, marking a 12% decline compared to the previous year, influenced by the timing of large orders, though base orders saw an increase. The order backlog increased over 6% to ₹10,064 crore, indicating a strong pipeline of future work. Hefty Interim Dividend Declared: The Board of Directors of ABB India declared an interim dividend of ₹9.77 per share, representing a significant 488.50% of the face value of ₹2 per equity share. The record date for this dividend is August 8, 2025, and the payment is scheduled on or before August 31, 2025. This payout underscores the company's financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders. Robotics Business Restructuring: ABB India's board approved the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary to potentially house the company's robotics business as a separate legal entity. This aligns with ABB Group's global strategy to spin off its robotics division. While registered valuers will assess the business value, no final decision has been made regarding divestment to the parent group or third parties. Any such move would require further approvals.