Tejas Cargo India Ltd Q2 FY26 – From Highway Hustle to ₹550 Cr Supply Chain Symphony (and Still No Toll on the Profit Lane)

1.At a Glance

Ladies and gentlemen, meetTejas Cargo India Ltd (TEJASCARGO)— the logistics player that went from a Haryana truck yard in 2021 to a ₹701 crore market cap in just four years. The current stock price of ₹293 might not buy you a full tank of diesel these days, but it does represent a company that’s grown revenue from ₹209 crore in FY22 to ₹550 crore in FY25 — a growth rate even Ola drivers would envy.

Q2 FY26 numbers tell us Tejas has once again parked its trucks in the fast lane — with revenue of ₹301 crore (up 19.4% QoQ) and profit at ₹12.6 crore (up a juicy 43.6% QoQ). The company now runs a fleet of 1,231 vehicles, clocking over 98,913 trips annually — meaning some poor Excel sheet is crying under all that trip data.

Its lateston-time delivery ratestands at 78.13% — better than most Indian trains, honestly. ROE stands at 16.7%, ROCE at 15.6%, and a P/E of 30.5 keeps it slightly premium but still grounded for a logistics firm with this kind of traction.

Now, it’s time to reverse park into the details. Strap in.

2.Introduction

Picture this: 2021 — COVID still haunting supply chains, diesel prices spiking faster than Bitcoin, and India’s logistics scene more chaotic than a Delhi wedding baraat. Amid all this, Tejas Cargo India Limited rolls onto the scene with the quiet confidence of a truck driver who’s seen every ghat section twice.

Fast forward to FY25 — this Faridabad-based company now runs a pan-India road logistics empire across 10 states, touching sectors from FMCG to steel and e-commerce. The company’s secret sauce? A solid Full Truck Load (FTL) model that doesn’t waste time in half shipments — because half loads are for amateurs.

Tejas doesn’t just drive trucks; it drives data — from IoT-enabled tracking to route optimization. In an industry still dependent on calls like“Bhaiya truck kidhar hai?”, Tejas says, “Bro, we have real-time GPS — calm down.”

And while most logistics firms are still figuring out how to lease vehicles without losing money, Tejas is already transitioning to a hybrid model of owned + leased fleets, cutting capex like a true finance graduate who’s seen too many interest rate charts.

So yes, this isn’t just another transport story — it’s a roadmap from diesel to discipline.

3.Business Model – WTF Do They Even Do?

At its heart, Tejas Cargo is India’s long-haul logistics workhorse. The company’s main business isFull Truck Load (FTL) road transportation, which is essentially the logistics equivalent of “no sharing, bro — entire truck is mine.”

They specialize in serving multiple industries — logistics (60.77% of FY24 revenue), e-commerce (21.83%), industrial and chemicals (8.42%), FMCG & white goods (4.07%), and steel & cement (2.59%). Basically, if it can fit in a truck, Tejas can move it.

Their services include:

  • Shipment planning and route optimization (aka making Google Maps their best friend)
  • Fleet selection and allocation
  • Compliance management
  • Real-time tracking and performance evaluation

The business runs on three legs — like every truck should:

  1. Own Fleet to Clients (60%)– Company-owned vehicles serving contractual clients.
  2. Own Fleet to Market (4.7%)– Company trucks rented to open-market transporters.
  3. Market Fleet to Clients (35%)– Third-party trucks leased to complete larger contracts.

This mix ensures operational flexibility and protects against asset-heavy fatigue. But the interesting twist? Tejas is expanding intorail logistics. Yep — the road guys are now eyeing tracks, having applied to lease a train from CONCOR (Container Corporation of India). So next time someone says “Tejas Express,” you might have to ask — “Which one?”

4.Financials Overview – Quarterly (Standalone)

MetricSep 2025 (Latest Qtr)Sep 2024 (YoY Qtr)Mar 2025 (Prev Qtr)YoY %QoQ %
Revenue₹301 Cr₹253 Cr₹249 Cr19.0%20.9%
EBITDA₹43 Cr₹43 Cr₹54 CrFlat-20.3%
PAT₹12.6 Cr₹8.8 Cr₹10.0 Cr43.6%26.0%
EPS (₹)5.254.974.355.6%20.7%

Data Type:Quarterly (Half-yearly reporting).Annualised EPS = 5.25 × 4 = ₹21.0 per share.At ₹293 CMP, P/E recalculated ≈13.9x annualised(not bad for a logistics stock growing 45% profit YoY).

Commentary:Revenue acceleration is

real — +19% YoY and +21% QoQ — showing strong fleet utilization and rising freight yields. Profit growth outpaces revenue, suggesting cost discipline (or just good diesel karma).

5.Valuation Discussion – Fair Value Range (Educational)

Let’s break this down like a transport invoice:

a) P/E Method:Industry average P/E = 25.9x (as per peers).Company EPS (annualised) = ₹21.0.→ Fair Value Range = ₹21 × (25x to 35x) = ₹525 – ₹735.

b) EV/EBITDA Method:EV = ₹871 Cr; EBITDA (TTM) = ₹106 Cr.Current EV/EBITDA = 8.2x.Industry average ~10x.→ Fair Value Range = (8x to 11x) = ₹275 – ₹380 (near current levels).

c) DCF Method (simplified):Assuming 15% growth in free cash flow over 5 years, discount rate 12%.DCF suggests intrinsic value ≈ ₹400–₹450.

Fair Value Range (Educational Only):₹380 – ₹700.

Disclaimer: This range is for educational discussion, not a buy/sell signal.

6.What’s Cooking – News, Triggers, Drama

Tejas Cargo’s recent quarter was like a Bollywood interval — lots happening off-screen too:

  • Fleet Expansion:Added 115 vehicles in H1 FY26, bringing the total to 1,231. The company plans to reach 1,500 by FY27.
  • Rating Upgrade:ICRA has reaffirmedBBB+/A2— stable outlook, meaning the bankers finally trust them to return calls.
  • Hybrid Fleet Model:A strategic shift toward leasing — less capital intensity, better scalability. Think of it as asset-light trucking.
  • IPO Buzz:Raised ₹106 crore in Feb 2025 — the largest SME logistics IPO of the year. Funds earmarked for new trailers, debt repayment, and working capital.
  • Mining MOA Twist:In March 2025, company amended its Memorandum of Association to includemining and mineral processing. Because why stop at roads when you can dig under them too?

7.Balance Sheet (₹ in Crores)

MetricMar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025 (Latest)
Total Assets236360402
Net Worth (Equity + Reserves)55173186
Borrowings161159180
Other Liabilities192836
Total Liabilities236360402

Commentary (with sarcasm):

  • Asset growth: From ₹236 to ₹402 Cr in 18 months — the kind of growth even Ambani’s driver would appreciate.
  • Borrowings steady near ₹180 Cr — at least someone’s
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