Adroit Industries (India) Limited – Investor Presentation Summary

Key Operational Highlights

  • Vertically integrated manufacturer of propeller shafts and torque-transmission components for automotive and non-automotive applications.
  • Operates on a B2B model, supplying to distributors, Tier-1 driveline component suppliers, and OEMs.
  • Over 40 years of operational experience with 5,000+ SKUs.
  • Workforce of 411 skilled and experienced professionals.
  • Global footprint across 5 continents, serving 32+ countries.
  • Key operational drivers: vertically integrated operations ensuring quality and cost efficiency, 90-95% in-house forging, and extensive product range across multiple end markets.

Segment-wise Performance

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Financial Highlights

Q1 FY27 (30 June 2026) Financials (₹ Crore):

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹341.14
  • Other Income: ₹12.93
  • Total Income: ₹354.07
  • Cost of Material Consumed: ₹88.48
  • Employee Benefits Expense: ₹59.27
  • Finance Costs: ₹11.85
  • Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses: ₹11.25
  • Other Expenses: ₹83.96
  • Total Expenses: ₹258.73
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹95.34
  • Current Tax: ₹18.20
  • Deferred Tax: ₹2.25
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹74.89

Q1 FY26 (30 June 2025) Comparison (₹ Crore):

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹332.23 (YoY growth: +2.68%)
  • Total Income: ₹335.50 (YoY growth: +5.54%)
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹76.01 (YoY growth: +25.43%)
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹56.67 (YoY growth: +32.13%)

Margins & Performance Drivers:

  • EBITDA margin expanded to nearly 31% in Q1 FY27.
  • Drivers of financial performance: higher revenue growth, operational efficiencies, and strong export margins.

Key Risks:

  • Regulatory uncertainty from U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down global tariffs under IEEPA, introducing uncertainty in long-term tariff rates.
  • Raw material price fluctuations mentioned in industry overview.

Geographical Revenue Split

  • 85-95% of revenue from exports.
  • US contributes approximately 55% of revenue.
  • Presence in 32+ countries including USA, Canada, Turkey, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, and United Kingdom.
  • Strengthening global distribution through subsidiaries in Canada (2022), US (2026), and Europe (planned by 2027).
  • Growing presence across Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina).

Balance Sheet Snapshot

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Capex & Cash Flow Health

  • Primary operational focus is swift deployment of IPO proceeds to double manufacturing capacity.
  • Ample land banks across facilities for future expansion: Dewas (11,133.86 sq. m. vacant), Pithampur (9,896.10 sq. m. vacant), Sanwer (4,068.69 sq. m. vacant).

Strategic & R&D Initiatives

  • Investments in expanding global footprint through new subsidiaries (Canada in 2022, USA in 2026, Europe planned by 2027).
  • Expanding relationships with domestic OEMs; new wins from Volvo Eicher, Ashok Leyland (Defence), BEML, and others (~₹20 crore FY27 order book).
  • Leveraging advanced digital technologies, IoT, automation, ERP systems, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency.
  • Expected impact: deeper integration into customer supply chains, diversified revenue, and enhanced manufacturing capabilities.

Industry Trends & Business Environment

Macro/Industry Trends:

  • Rapid urbanization and economic growth in emerging markets fueling automobile sales.
  • Automakers adopting aluminium, carbon fiber, and composite shafts for fuel efficiency and EV-specific designs.
  • Consumer preference for SUVs and off-road vehicles, plus growth in logistics, mining, and construction.
  • Growth in high-rise buildings and industrial facilities deploying fire-suppression systems with high-capacity pumps.
  • Asia-Pacific as manufacturing hub, led by China and India.
  • U.S.-India preferential tariff-rate quota (Feb 2026) reducing tariffs from up to 50% down to 18%.

Impact on Company:

  • Creates export opportunities for Indian automotive components, including propeller shafts.
  • Sustains long-term demand for lightweight and high-performance shaft materials critical for EV driveline.

Management Commentary & Growth Outlook

Strategic Outlook:

  • "Our Q1 performance reflects the resilience of our business model. Even in what is traditionally a softer quarter for our industry, we expanded our EBITDA margins to nearly 31% and delivered a 32% year-on-year growth in net profit."
  • "With our listing on the NSE and BSE now successfully executed, our primary operational focus is the swift deployment of IPO proceeds to double our manufacturing capacity."
  • "Simultaneously, our strategic push into untapped global geographies notably Canada and South America, combined with prestigious orders from leading domestic private defence OEM, positions Adroit for sustained long-term growth." - Mr. Saurabh Sangla, Chairman & Managing Director.

FY Guidance:

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Risks and Opportunities:

  • Opportunities: Export growth from trade policy shifts, domestic OEM expansion, global geographic expansion.
  • Risks: Regulatory uncertainty in trade policy, competitive pressures, and industry cyclicality.

Additional Headings

Manufacturing Capabilities:

  • Three facilities: Dewas (15,095.50 sq. m., forging/heat treatment), Pithampur (27,535 sq. m., machining/assembly), Sanwer (8,918.69 sq. m., finishing operations).
  • Integrated operations from die making to finished component assembly.
  • Certifications: IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018.

Product Portfolio:

  • Propeller shafts, CV double cardan driveshaft assemblies, forged products, sleeve yokes/slip yokes, flanges & yokes, universal joints, tube yokes/weld yokes, end yokes, tubular shafts/mid-ship shafts, mechanics-style cardan parts and accessories.

Subsidiaries:

  • Adroit Driveshafts Private Limited (99.87% stake, manufacturing/distribution).
  • Adroit Driveshafts Canada Limited (wholly owned, import/distribution).
  • Adroit Driveshafts USA LLC (wholly owned, import/distribution).

Customers:

  • Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited, BEML Limited, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology India Private Limited, Oilgear India Private Limited, Conmat Heavy Industries Private Limited, Phooltas Transrail Limited, Hailstone Innovations Private Limited, ARX Mining and Construction, Venus Techno Equipment Private Limited.