Larsen & Toubro reports 33% profit surge and wins Dhaka Metro contract

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 33 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, reaching Rs 5,202 crore. The engineering and construction conglomerate also saw consolidated revenue rise 16 percent to Rs 78,750 crore for the quarter.

Growth was driven by progress in the company’s Projects, Products & Manufacturing portfolio. L&T secured record quarterly order inflows of Rs 147,665 crore, a 28 percent increase from the previous year. The group’s total consolidated order book has reached Rs 853,514 crore as of September 30, 2026.

In addition to its financial performance, L&T has been awarded a major infrastructure contract in Bangladesh for the Dhaka Metro Rail Project. The project involves constructing a metro network, implementing technical signaling systems, developing modern stations, and laying tracks to modernize public transport in Dhaka.