Jindal Drilling And Industries Limited (NSE: JINDRILL / BSE: 500231) closed at INR 642.15 on January 30, 2026, representing a 1.45% increase from the previous session’s close. The offshore drilling services provider saw its shares fluctuate between an intraday low of INR 631.00 and an intraday high of INR 648.50.
The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately INR 18.61 billion (USD 224 million).
Latest Quarterly Results
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, Jindal Drilling reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 1.62 billion, compared to INR 1.48 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.4%. Consolidated net profit for the quarter was reported at INR 342 million, up from INR 285 million in Q3 2025, a growth of 20%.
Segment performance highlights for the period include:
- Offshore Drilling Services: Revenue of INR 1.51 billion; primary driver of consolidated turnover.
- Other Income: INR 110 million, consisting of interest income and gain on investments.
FINANCIAL TRENDS
Business & Operations Update
The company maintained an average fleet utilization rate of 95% during the quarter. Operations remain concentrated on jack-up rig contracts with national oil companies. Regulatory filings indicate the continued deployment of the “Jindal Pioneer” and “Discovery 1” rigs under long-term charters. There were no reported incidents of unscheduled downtime for the major assets during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.
Strategic Moves
Management has confirmed the ongoing debt-reduction strategy, utilizing internal accruals to service long-term liabilities associated with rig upgrades.
Management Q&A Highlights
During the Q3 2026 earnings conference call, management addressed the primary driver of the quarter’s bottom-line performance: the reversal of INR 1.00 billion in “Other Income.” This reversal follows a legal shift regarding old receivables from ONGC; while the Bombay High Court had previously ruled in favor of Jindal Drilling, the matter has transitioned to the Supreme Court, prompting a conservative accounting reversal. Management emphasized that this is a non-cash, non-operating adjustment and does not reflect the health of core drilling operations.
Additional discussion points included:
- Rig Refurbishment: The “Jindal Explorer” rig is currently undergoing technical upgrades. Management confirmed the rig is expected to return to active deployment under an ONGC contract by the next quarter, with refurbishment costs estimated between INR 700 million and INR 1.20 billion.
- Contractual Environment: Responding to analyst queries on “sluggish” domestic tendering, the leadership noted that while new ONGC tenders have seen delays, the company is prioritizing high-specification jack-up rigs to maintain competitive day rates.
- Capital Allocation: The company reiterated its “net cash” status, with cash reserves currently deployed in liquid mutual funds. Management indicated that future capital expenditure will focus on fleet maintenance rather than immediate aggressive acquisitions, pending clearer visibility on long-term offshore tenders.
Performance Summary
Jindal Drilling And Industries Limited shares moved 1.45% higher to close at INR 642.15 today. Third-quarter results showed revenue growth of 9.4% and a 20% increase in net profit. The offshore drilling segment continues to account for the majority of the company’s financial footprint.