SKF India Ltd

In the Q1 FY2026-27 earnings call, SKF India Limited reported a 27% year-over-year revenue growth to INR 5.9 billion, though revenue was flat quarter-over-quarter. EBITDA improved by 7 basis points year-over-year and 540 basis points quarter-over-quarter, while profit before tax rose by 61 basis points year-over-year and 527 basis points quarter-over-quarter. The company noted stable IIP growth at 4.8% and a manufacturing PMI of 54.4. OEMs accounted for 62% of sales, with 2-wheelers contributing 54%, passenger vehicles 31%, and commercial vehicles 15%. The company highlighted success stories including winning a wheel-end business from a major passenger vehicle manufacturer, receiving awards from Suzuki and Degree Torque Transfer Solution, and achieving 98% renewable energy usage in all three plants. Management guided toward a 20% revenue growth for the year, with INR 170-180 crore capex expected in FY2026. The company also mentioned plans for portfolio rationalization to improve efficiency and focus on automotive growth, with EV-related projects expected to ramp up by late 2028. The gross margin was 51% in Q1, influenced by mix and inventory revaluation factors.

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