Market Brief: ABB India Performance Update ABB India shares surged **6.78%** on February 20, 2026, reaching an intraday high of **₹6,119.00** on the National Stock Exchange. The stock movement followed the release of the company’s financial results for the quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. This rally positioned the stock near its **52-week high** of **₹6,260.00**, significantly outperforming the broader Nifty 50 and Sensex indices during the session. Record Order Inflows and Backlog The company reported its highest-ever order intake for the 2025 financial year, totaling **₹14,115 crore**, an **8%** increase year-on-year. The fourth quarter was particularly robust, with order inflows jumping **52%** to **₹4,096 crore**. This surge marks a five-year peak for December quarter orders, driven by intense activity in high-growth sectors. Key demand drivers included data centers, railways, automotive, metals, and infrastructure. As of year-end 2025, the order backlog stood at **₹10,471 crore**, reflecting a **12%** increase over the previous year. This backlog provides the company with substantial revenue visibility as it enters the 2026 fiscal cycle. Revenue Growth and Dividend Announcement Annual revenue reached a historic high of **₹13,203 crore**, growing **8%** compared to 2024. For the final quarter of the year, revenue climbed **6%** to **₹3,557 crore**. Growth was broad-based, with all business segments contributing positively, led by strong export performance in the electrification division. In a move to reward shareholders, the Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of **₹29.59** per equity share. This brings the total dividend for the 2025 financial year to **₹39.36** per share. The record date for the final dividend is set for May 2, 2026, with payment scheduled following the Annual General Meeting on May 9. Profitability and Cost Pressures Despite the record top-line performance, profitability faced headwinds from inflationary pressures. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter fell **18%** to **₹434 crore**, while full-year PAT declined **11%** to **₹1,669 crore**. Operating margins were squeezed by higher material costs, increased labor expenses, and volatility in metal prices and currency exchange. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) margin for the quarter contracted to **16.2%** from **21%** in the prior year. The company noted that these costs were partially offset by commodity hedging and operational efficiency gains. Strategic Restructuring Parallel to its financial reporting, ABB India announced a strategic restructuring of its robotics operations. On February 10, 2026, the company executed an agreement to divest its shareholding in ABB Robotics India Private Limited to ABB Robotics Schweiz AG. This transaction is expected to conclude by February 27, 2026, as part of a global alignment within the ABB group. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents totaling **₹5,694 crore**. Moving into 2026, management indicated a focus on disciplined execution to navigate volatile input costs while capitalizing on India's accelerating industrial automation market, which is projected to grow at a **14%** CAGR through 2031.