TCI posts 9.1% revenue growth in Q1 FY27 despite margin pressures

Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI) reported a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to ₹12,548 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by steady demand across automotive, consumer goods and quick-commerce segments. The integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider said EBITDA rose 5.2 per cent to ₹1,599 million during the quarter, while profit after tax (PAT) slipped marginally by 0.6 per cent to ₹1,066 million from ₹1,072 million in the corresponding period last year.

On a standalone basis, the company recorded revenue of ₹11,116 million, up 7.5 per cent from a year earlier. Standalone EBITDA increased 1.6 per cent to ₹1,655 million, while PAT declined 3.5 per cent to ₹1,198 million.

Managing Director Vineet Agarwal said automotive, consumer goods and quick-commerce fulfilment businesses continued to support growth, although sectors such as chemicals, tiles and packaging witnessed pressure due to the impact of ongoing geopolitical conflicts. He added that higher diesel and bunker fuel prices increased operating costs, but contractual escalation clauses and the company’s diversified multimodal network helped maintain operational stability.

The results highlights stable demand for organised logistics services in eastern India, including Kolkata, which serves as a major gateway for manufacturing, retail distribution and exports. Growth in consumer goods and quick-commerce logistics is expected to support freight movement in the region, while TCI’s continued investments in technology, AI-driven forecasting, route optimisation and automation could further strengthen logistics efficiency for businesses operating in and around the Kolkata market ahead of the festive season.