Gateway Distriparks LimitedQuarter Ended September 30, 2026 Results & Financial Update
Gateway Distriparks Limited: Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹580.13 Cr, PAT ₹58.53 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.
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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore Gateway Distriparks Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 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
Gateway Distriparks reported a sequential recovery in its consolidated operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, driven by higher container volumes across its rail-linked network and improving utilization at major terminals despite lingering macroeconomic headwinds.
Consolidated revenue from operations rose by 5.61% sequentially to INR 580.13 crore from INR 549.30 crore in the preceding quarter, while total consolidated income advanced to INR 585.57 crore from INR 553.70 crore.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization reached INR 131.51 crore, lifting the consolidated EBITDA margin to 22.50% compared to 21.90% in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
Profit before tax expanded by 11.44% sequentially to INR 79.02 crore, supported by operational leverage and stable financing expenses, while profit after tax grew 14.16% quarter-on-quarter to INR 58.53 crore.
The company transitioned into the concessional tax regime under Section 115BAA of the Income-tax Act effective April 1, 2026, resulting in a statutory tax rate of 25.17%, though the actual cash outgo remained insulated at 18.88% due to the utilization of accumulated minimum alternate tax credits.
Subsidiary Snowman Logistics contributed INR 164.90 crore in revenue and INR 25.30 crore in EBITDA to the consolidated financial results during the quarter, reinforcing the cold chain integration across food, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce distribution networks.
Operational momentum was supported by new infrastructure deployments, including the commencement of operations at a newly constructed 100,000 square-foot export consolidation warehouse at ICD Piyala operating at high capacity utilization.
01 · Business model
What does Gateway Distriparks do?
Gateway Distriparks Limited operates as an integrated inter-modal logistics service provider in India, managing a network of ten operational container terminals and inland container depots alongside container freight stations located near major gateway ports.
The company's core operations combine a pan-India rail licence—utilizing a dedicated fleet of 35 trainsets—with over 500 tractor-trailers providing first-and-last-mile connectivity, general and bonded warehousing spanning 1,72,000 square meters, and value-added container handling services.
Through its listed subsidiary Snowman Logistics Limited, in which the company holds a 50.01 percent stake, the platform extends into temperature-controlled cold chain logistics, operating nationwide storage chambers and a dedicated reefer vehicle fleet.
The business model leverages India's arterial freight routes, specifically the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, to connect inland industrial hubs with maritime gateways like Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Pipavav, and Kandla under single-operator transit custody.
02 · Historical context
What shaped the business before this quarter
Transitioned Snowman Logistics into a consolidated subsidiary on December 24, 2024, incorporating temperature-controlled warehousing and refrigerated distribution into the platform's financial statements.
Shifted to the concessional corporate tax regime under Section 115BAA effective April 1, 2026, foregoing Section 80-IA deductions while utilizing accumulated MAT credits to moderate cash tax outflows.
03 · Financial snapshot
Current quarter vs the available comparable
| Metric | Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 | Previous quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹580.13 Cr | ₹549.30 Cr |
| Total income | ₹585.57 Cr | ₹553.70 Cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹79.02 Cr | ₹70.91 Cr |
| Profit after tax | ₹58.53 Cr | ₹51.27 Cr |
| EPS | ₹1.16 | ₹0.98 |
04 · Why it moved
Why the quarter looked the way it did
What drove revenue
Handled 1,02,970 TEUs in the rail vertical during the quarter, reflecting a 1.71% year-on-year increase and supporting core transportation income across Western Dedicated Freight Corridor routes.
Benefited from an administrative pickup in container throughput following a subdued first quarter, despite ongoing industry challenges related to container imbalances and erratic vessel schedules.
Snowman Logistics added INR 164.90 crore in quarterly revenue, expanding top-line contributions from temperature-controlled storage and quick-service restaurant distribution channels.
What drove margins
Consolidated EBITDA margin improved by 60 basis points sequentially to 22.50% from 21.90%, driven by better asset utilization and cost control across terminal operations.
Standalone container operations maintained pricing discipline, with ex-Snowman revenue per TEU standing at INR 21,794 and EBITDA per TEU at INR 5,542 for the quarter.
Finance expenses remained well-contained at INR 13.24 crore for the quarter, down from INR 15.90 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
05 · Demand, customers & order book
Where demand is coming from
The newly commissioned 100,000 square-foot warehouse at ICD Piyala achieved an 85% capacity utilization level for export consolidation cargo shortly after opening.
Leveraged the integrated platform to cross-sell temperature-controlled logistics services to existing EXIM and domestic customers within the Snowman and GDL networks.
06 · Segments, products & geography
Which parts of the business are doing the work
Segments and products
Handled 1,02,970 TEUs during Q2 FY27, showing growth from 1,01,240 TEUs in Q2 FY26, driven by regular block train services connecting Northern and Western industrial hubs to major maritime ports.
Handled 88,779 TEUs across container freight stations during Q2 FY27 compared to 96,402 TEUs in Q2 FY26, reflecting localized volume moderation near specific gateway ports.
Reported operating metrics including a pallet capacity of 1,51,618 and a reefer truck fleet exceeding 350 vehicles, generating INR 164.90 crore in revenue and INR 25.30 crore in EBITDA.
Geography and market mix
Fully utilized the 1,506-kilometer Western Dedicated Freight Corridor for double-stack train operations, connecting terminals at Garhi Harsaru, Viramgam, and Piyala directly to western ports.
Received all statutory permissions for EXIM operations at the Ankleshwar multi-modal logistics park, establishing a new aggregation hub for JNPT-bound container trains.
07 · Capacity, projects & execution
What is being built, commissioned or delivered
Capacity, production and utilisation
Maintained an aggregate installed handling capacity of 15,40,000 TEUs per annum across 10 operational terminals, including the planned Indore facility.
Snowman Logistics advanced its capacity expansion plans, remaining on track to reach 1,75,000 pallets by mid-2027 with additions across Hyderabad, Pune, and Patna.
Operated a fleet of 35 trainsets, with two additional rakes purchased for delivery in Q3, alongside a road fleet of over 500 trailers incorporating electric and CNG vehicles.
Projects, capex and execution
Acquired additional land parcels totaling 26.4 acres for the upcoming Indore inland container depot, committing approximately INR 150 crore in capex with commercial operations targeted by Q4 FY2028.
Initiated capacity extensions at key terminal locations including Garhi Harsaru and Piyala to accommodate rising volume throughput and improve turnaround times.
08 · Strategy & new businesses
How the company is trying to change its growth mix
Expanded sustainability initiatives by deploying electric reach stackers, empty handlers, and electric tractor-trailers for first-and-last-mile transport, alongside planned additions of LNG-powered trailers.
09 · Reported developments
What changed operationally
Delivered a strong sequential recovery in financial performance, with consolidated revenue rising 5.61% and PAT growing 14.16% over the preceding quarter.
Secured necessary statutory approvals for EXIM operations at Ankleshwar MMLP and advanced construction work at the Indore ICD project.
10 · Pressure points & risks
What is not going smoothly
Experienced a 7.91% year-on-year decline in container freight station throughput, dropping to 88,779 TEUs in Q2 FY27 from 96,402 TEUs in Q2 FY26.
11 · Items worth noticing
The line items that can distort a quick read
The transition to Section 115BAA set the statutory tax rate at 25.17% for the current year compared to an effective tax rate of 9.57% previously, though cash tax outgo remained stable due to accumulated MAT credit utilization.
12 · Cash flow & balance sheet
Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.
Consolidated trade receivables stood at INR 316.10 crore as of September 30, 2026, compared to INR 265.60 crore at the close of March 2026.
Held cash and cash equivalents of INR 9.40 crore at the end of the quarter, alongside other bank balances of INR 2.40 crore.
Capital allocation & funding
Maintained a strong balance sheet rated IND AA / Stable, with non-current borrowings of INR 186.40 crore and current borrowings of INR 83.60 crore as of September 30, 2026.
Recorded non-current lease liabilities of INR 288.30 crore and current lease liabilities of INR 45.00 crore on the consolidated balance sheet.
13 · Management guidance & targets
What management is targeting from here
Management announced that EXIM operations at the Ankleshwar multi-modal logistics park will commence in Q3 FY2027, with shipping line empty movements already underway.
14 · Beyond the numbers
What changed beyond the numbers
Reported update
Promoter Shareholding
Promoter holding stood at 33.92% as of September 30, 2026, following open-market purchases executed during the previous fiscal year.
Reported update
Labour Code Reversal
Recorded an exceptional item of INR 1.6 crore in Q1 FY27 representing a reversal of an earlier labor codes provision, which was omitted from Q2 operating expenses.
15 · Previous-quarter changes
What changed since the previous quarter
Consolidated revenue increased to INR 580.13 crore in Q2 FY27 compared to INR 549.30 crore in Q1 FY27, reflecting improved cargo flows.
16 · Key Q&A
The quarter, answered directly
What does Gateway Distriparks do?
Gateway Distriparks Limited operates as an integrated inter-modal logistics service provider in India, managing a network of ten operational container terminals and inland container depots alongside container freight stations located near major gateway ports.
What is the clearest takeaway from Quarter Ended September 30, 2026?
Gateway Distriparks reported a sequential recovery in its consolidated operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, driven by higher container volumes across its rail-linked network and improving utilization at major terminals despite lingering macroeconomic headwinds.
What drove revenue or demand?
Handled 1,02,970 TEUs in the rail vertical during the quarter, reflecting a 1.71% year-on-year increase and supporting core transportation income across Western Dedicated Freight Corridor routes.
What mattered most for margins or profitability?
Consolidated EBITDA margin improved by 60 basis points sequentially to 22.50% from 21.90%, driven by better asset utilization and cost control across terminal operations.
What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?
Maintained an aggregate installed handling capacity of 15,40,000 TEUs per annum across 10 operational terminals, including the planned Indore facility.
What is management guiding or targeting from here?
Management announced that EXIM operations at the Ankleshwar multi-modal logistics park will commence in Q3 FY2027, with shipping line empty movements already underway.
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18 · Next filing checkpoints
What the next disclosure can confirm or change
- 01
Ankleshwar MMLP Commissioning: Monitor the commercial commencement of EXIM handling and train dispatch operations at the Ankleshwar multi-modal logistics park during Q3 FY27.
- 02
Indore ICD Progress: Track construction milestones and capital expenditure progress for the Indore inland container depot ahead of its targeted launch in Q4 FY2028.
- 03
Snowman Capacity Expansion: Observe the phased rollout of new pallet capacity and reefer fleet additions at Snowman Logistics toward the mid-2027 target.
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