Carraro India Limited disclosed its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2026 through a press release filed under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Financial Performance Highlights
Consolidated Results (INR Mn):
- FY26 Total Income: ₹22,840 Mn (25% YoY growth from FY25's ₹18,234 Mn)
- FY26 EBITDA (including other income): ₹2,475 Mn (33% YoY growth from FY25's ₹1,864 Mn)
- FY26 EBITDA Margin: 10.8% (vs. 10.2% in FY25)
- FY26 PAT: ₹1,306 Mn (48% YoY growth from FY25's ₹881 Mn)
- FY26 PAT Margin: 5.7% (vs. 4.8% in FY25)
- PAT includes impact of New Labor Code: ₹95 Million
Q4 FY26 Performance (INR Mn):
- Q4 Total Income: ₹6,142 Mn (37% YoY growth from Q4 FY25's ₹4,479 Mn)
- Q4 EBITDA: ₹710 Mn (45% YoY growth from Q4 FY25's ₹489 Mn)
- Q4 EBITDA Margin: 11.6% (vs. 10.9% in Q4 FY25)
- Q4 PAT: ₹417 Mn (76% YoY growth from Q4 FY25's ₹237 Mn)
- Q4 PAT Margin: 6.8% (vs. 5.3% in Q4 FY25)
Operational Performance Breakdown
Segment-wise Revenue (INR Mn):
- Agricultural Equipment: FY26: ₹10,192 Mn (19% YoY growth); Q4 FY26: ₹2,784 Mn (37% YoY growth)
- Construction Equipment: FY26: ₹9,837 Mn (31% YoY growth); Q4 FY26: ₹2,613 Mn (36% YoY growth)
- Others: FY26: ₹2,526 Mn (25% YoY growth); Q4 FY26: ₹670 Mn (40% YoY growth)
- Total Operational Revenue: FY26: ₹22,555 Mn (25% YoY growth); Q4 FY26: ₹6,067 Mn (37% YoY growth)
Geography-wise Revenue (INR Mn):
- Domestic: FY26: ₹14,430 Mn (19% YoY growth); Q4 FY26: ₹3,968 Mn (24% YoY growth)
- Export: FY26: ₹8,125 Mn (37% YoY growth); Q4 FY26: ₹2,099 Mn (68% YoY growth)
Business Highlights and Updates
Tele-boom Handler (TBH) - Construction Equipment:
- Ramp-up of new range of TBH axles for a major international OEM continued with healthy traction
- New projects with domestic customers (Global and Indian) for TBH family of axles progressing well
Backhoe Loader (BHL) transmission & axles:
- Sales of drivelines to CE Indian customers increased by approximately 9% during FY26 against market decline of 2%
- Sales to BHL customers in domestic market recorded positive growth against broader market drop of ~10%
- Export growth supported overall performance despite domestic market decline
Engineering Services Business:
- FY26 revenue: ₹100 Mn
- Received several enquiries for higher HP and technology configurations
- Signed engineering services agreement worth ₹17.5 crore with Montra Electric (TICMPL) for industrialization and supply of e-transmissions
- Project progressing well with prototype order received for field validation
- Discussions with another customer for engineering services progressing positively
- Efforts to acquire additional engineering services business in progress
Domestic AG 4WD Axle & Gears Business:
- Accelerated shift from 2WD to 4WD tractors following GST reduction
- Domestic 4WD axle market witnessed strong revenue growth in FY26
- CIL ramping up capacity to sustain anticipated demand increase
- Secured business nomination from major OEM for bull gears valued at approximately ₹15 crore p.a. effective FY28
- Working with two new customers/projects
- Gears business remained subdued in FY26 but expected to improve gradually
Agri higher HP Transmission:
- Export market gradually recovering
- Leading tractor OEM showcased tractor with Carraro's higher HP driveline at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany in Nov 2025
- Higher HP tractor transmission projects with Carraro Tractors (Turkey) and Indian customers progressing well
- SOP for Turkey customer expected in FY27
- SOP for Indian customer expected by FY28
Export Business Update (Both direct & indirect):
- Exports grew 37% year-on-year
- Led by sustained momentum in construction equipment, particularly TBH & BHL exports
- Construction equipment exports by Indian OEMs continued healthy traction
- Indirect exports of agricultural drivelines remained soft
- Resilient domestic demand helped maintain overall volume trajectory
Capital Expenditure and Dividend
Capex:
- FY26 capex: ₹417 Mn deployed
- Supported new telescopic handler's axle production, high-performance new transmission range for agricultural applications, and incremental capacity for FY26 sales
Dividend:
- Board recommended final dividend of ₹6.75 per equity share for FY26
- Payout approximately 30%
- Subject to shareholders' approval at ensuing Annual General Meeting
Management Commentary
Dr. Balaji Gopalan, Managing Director, commented:
- FY26 was a strong year with healthy growth across domestic and export markets
- EBITDA profitability in line with guidance shared during the year
- Revenue growth supported by sustained domestic demand and strong export traction
- Profitability improvement driven by operating leverage, disciplined cost management and execution efficiencies
- Domestic agriculture business momentum supported by accelerated transition from 2WD to 4WD tractors
- Exports remained key growth driver with sustained momentum in construction equipment
- Engineering services business gaining traction with increasing customer enquiries
- Capacity expansion aligned with strong demand outlook
- Company enters next phase of growth with stronger business foundation