South West Pinnacle Exploration LimitedQ1 FY27 Results & Financial Update

South West Pinnacle Exploration Limited: Q1 FY27 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹61.68 Cr, PAT ₹9.34 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.

NSE: SOUTHWESTPublished 29 Sep 2026Reported 20 Jul 2026Updated 5 Oct 2026~6 min read
Quarter at a glanceReported figures and period changes.Changes compare like-for-like reported periods where available.
Revenue from operations change+53.4%Year-on-year
Profit after tax change+288.5%Profit after tax · year-on-year
Sequential change-28.4%Quarter-on-quarter

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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore South West Pinnacle Exploration Q1 FY27 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.

Quarter overview

Quarterly earnings analysis

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South West Pinnacle Exploration Limited posted strong consolidated operational and financial expansion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, driven by robust activity across its core drilling and exploration verticals.

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Consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter stood at INR 61.68 crore, reflecting solid growth compared to both previous and year-ago periods, while total income reached INR 62.12 crore.

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Profitability expanded significantly, with profit before tax (PBT) coming in at INR 11.90 crore and profit after tax (PAT) reaching INR 9.34 crore, translating to a diluted earnings per share of INR 3.06.

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The operating performance was underpinned by active execution across 20 projects spanning eight states in India, alongside ongoing joint venture operations in Oman.

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The company crossed a major milestone with its order book reaching an all-time high of INR 761 crore, providing clear revenue visibility over the short to medium term.

06

During the quarter, operations commenced for the company's single largest order valued at INR 307 crore in Rajasthan, and the company secured an extension for its CBM production contract with Reliance Industries valued over INR 166 crore.

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Management noted that performance was achieved despite a dynamic business environment and input cost pressures, supported by expanded capabilities and client relationships.

01 · Business model

What does South West Pinnacle Exploration do?

South West Pinnacle Exploration Limited is an integrated service provider offering end-to-end drilling and exploration solutions across coal, ferrous, non-ferrous, and atomic minerals, as well as conventional and unconventional oil and gas sectors.

The company operates a fleet of 43 advanced drill rigs with capabilities reaching up to 2,500 meters depth, backed by specialized logging and geophysical survey equipment and a professional team of geoscientists.

Core revenue engines span CBM exploration and production services, mineral exploration, 2D/3D seismic exploration, aquifer mapping, underground drilling, and passive seismic tomography.

Serving a marquee clientele of government and private organizations including Reliance Industries, Oil India, Vedanta, and Hindustan Copper, the company operates across multiple states in India as well as select international markets.

02 · Historical context

What shaped the business before this quarter

Company Inception and Evolution

Established in 2006, the company initially focused on core drilling operations before expanding into CBM exploration, large diameter core drilling, reverse circulation drilling, and integrated geological services.

Overseas Expansion in Oman

The company previously established international operations through joint ventures in Oman, including a partnership formed in 2018 that secured an 11-year copper mining contract and a second JV established in 2024 allocated an exploration and mining block.

Accreditation for Coal Prospecting

Following a Ministry of Coal notification in November 2025, the company was officially recognized as an accredited prospecting agency for coal and lignite, leading to the completion of exploration activities at its allocated Jharkhand coal block.

03 · Financial snapshot

Current quarter vs the two useful baselines

MetricQ1 FY27Year-agoPrevious quarter
Revenue from operations₹61.68 Cr₹40.22 Cr₹77.70 Cr
Total income₹62.12 Cr₹41.31 Cr₹78.55 Cr
Profit before tax₹11.90 Cr₹3.10 Cr₹16.78 Cr
Profit after tax₹9.34 Cr₹2.40 Cr₹13.05 Cr
EPS₹3.06₹0.79₹4.27

04 · Why it moved

Why the quarter looked the way it did

What drove revenue

Drilling and Exploration Segment Execution

The primary revenue stream, Drilling & Exploration, contributed INR 61.68 crore for the quarter, supported by ongoing execution across 20 active projects in India.

Large Scale Order Execution

Execution kickoff on the single largest order worth INR 307 crore in Rajasthan and renewal of CBM production contracts provided substantial revenue impetus.

What drove margins

Input Cost Pressures and Operational Leverage

Management noted a substantial increase in input costs during the quarter, which was absorbed through operational efficiency and enhanced project execution capabilities.

Finance Costs and Depreciation

Finance costs for the quarter were reported at INR 1.72 crore, while depreciation and amortisation expenses stood at INR 3.06 crore, reflecting asset utilization across the rig fleet.

05 · Demand, customers & order book

Where demand is coming from

All-Time High Order Book

The company's order book touched an all-time high of INR 761 crore as of June 30, 2026, providing robust execution visibility.

Oil India Empanelment

Empaneled by Oil India Limited for providing 2D/3D seismic data acquisition services across onshore operations.

06 · Segments, products & geography

Which parts of the business are doing the work

Segments and products

Drilling & Exploration Segment

Generated segment revenue of INR 61.68 crore and segment results of INR 105.77 crore prior to joint venture share and tax adjustments.

Coal Business Segment

Maintains a separate segment for its allocated coal block in Jharkhand; exploration activities have been completed and definitive Geological Reports are under preparation.

Geography and market mix

Pan-India Operations

Successfully maintained 20 active projects running smoothly across eight Indian states with zero loss-time injuries.

Oman Joint Ventures

In Oman, airborne geological surveys under the second joint venture's mining block were completed with Geological Report preparation underway, while the first joint venture continued copper mining operations.

07 · Capacity, projects & execution

What is being built, commissioned or delivered

Capacity, production and utilisation

DrRig Fleet and Equipment

Operates a fleet of 43 state-of-the-art top drive hydrostatic drilling rigs and specialized seismic and geophysical logging units.

New Rig Procurements

Placed orders for new rigs and related equipment to support enhanced business requirements and growing order inflows.

Projects, capex and execution

Equipment Expansion

Capital expenditure focused on acquiring new rigs and associated exploration equipment to handle scaled-up project demands.

08 · Strategy & new businesses

How the company is trying to change its growth mix

Alara Resources Rights Issue Participation

Participated in the ongoing rights issue of Alara Resources Ltd, Australia, to reinforce strategic overseas investments.

Jharkhand Coal Block Development

Completed exploration at the 266-hectare Jharkhand coal block (84 million tonnes reserves) with GR submission on the anvil to fast-track mine development.

09 · Reported developments

What changed operationally

Robust Order Book Milestone

Order book reached an all-time high of INR 761 crore, backed by strong government and private sector demand.

Safety Benchmark

Maintained a safety record of zero Loss Time Injuries (LTIs) across 20 active operations in eight states.

10 · Pressure points & risks

What is not going smoothly

Subsidiary Going Concern Note

Auditors noted that subsidiary South West Resources Private Limited experienced accumulated losses eroding net worth, mitigated by holding company financial support.

11 · Cash flow & balance sheet

Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.

Preferential Warrant Conversion

Received the balance 75% amount for warrants issued on a preferential basis, resulting in their conversion into equity shares.

Capital allocation & funding

Subsidiary Financial Support

Subsidiary South West Resources Private Limited prepared its results on a going concern basis backed by a letter of financial support from the holding company.

12 · Beyond the numbers

What changed beyond the numbers

Reported update

Executive Re-appointments

The Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Vikas Jain as Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Piyush Jain as Joint Managing Director for a three-year term effective November 20, 2026.

13 · Key Q&A

The quarter, answered directly

What does South West Pinnacle Exploration do?

South West Pinnacle Exploration Limited is an integrated service provider offering end-to-end drilling and exploration solutions across coal, ferrous, non-ferrous, and atomic minerals, as well as conventional and unconventional oil and gas sectors.

What is the clearest takeaway from Q1 FY27?

South West Pinnacle Exploration Limited posted strong consolidated operational and financial expansion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, driven by robust activity across its core drilling and exploration verticals.

What drove revenue or demand?

The primary revenue stream, Drilling & Exploration, contributed INR 61.68 crore for the quarter, supported by ongoing execution across 20 active projects in India.

What mattered most for margins or profitability?

Management noted a substantial increase in input costs during the quarter, which was absorbed through operational efficiency and enhanced project execution capabilities.

What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?

Operates a fleet of 43 state-of-the-art top drive hydrostatic drilling rigs and specialized seismic and geophysical logging units.

What are the main pressure points disclosed for the quarter?

Auditors noted that subsidiary South West Resources Private Limited experienced accumulated losses eroding net worth, mitigated by holding company financial support.

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15 · Next filing checkpoints

What the next disclosure can confirm or change

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    Jharkhand Coal Block GR Submission: Monitor the formal submission of the definitive Geological Report for the Jharkhand coal block and subsequent fast-tracking of mining plans.

  2. 02

    Oman JV Progress: Track the completion of GR preparation and subsequent exploitation phases for the second mining block in Oman.

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