Key Financial Performance
Q4 FY26 Performance:
- Proforma Revenue: INR 1,795 crore (18% YoY growth)
- Reported Revenue: INR 1,279 crore (17% YoY growth)
- Gross Profit: INR 219 crore
- Gross Margin: 17.1%
- EBITDA: INR 79 crore (30% YoY growth)
- EBITDA Margin: 6.2% on reported revenue
- Depreciation: INR 37 crore
- Finance Costs: INR 20 crore
- Exceptional Items: Expenses written-off for outlet closures and relocations
- Profit After Tax: INR 15 crore (758% YoY growth)
- Cash PAT: INR 33 crore (2.6% margin)
- Average Selling Price (New Vehicles): INR 23 lakh (sequential and YoY increase)
- Average Revenue Per Vehicle Service: INR 30,072 (vs. INR 27,420 in Q4 FY25)
FY26 Annual Performance:
- Proforma Revenue: INR 6,719 crore (19% YoY growth)
- New Car Sales Revenue: INR 5,668 crore (21% YoY growth)
- Reported Revenue: INR 4,896 crore (22% YoY growth)
- After-Sales Revenue: INR 1,051 crore (12% YoY growth) - crossing INR 1,000 crore milestone
- Gross Profit: INR 819 crore
- Gross Margin: 16.7%
- EBITDA: INR 283 crore (highest ever annual)
- EBITDA Margin: 5.8%
- Exceptional Items: Gratuity provision due to new Labor Code and outlet closure/relocation expenses
- Profit After Tax: INR 38 crore (120% YoY growth)
- Annual Average Selling Price: INR 21.96 lakh (vs. INR 20.79 lakh in FY25)
- Average Revenue Per Vehicle Service: INR 27,148
- Net Operating Cash Flow: INR 267.5 crore
- Operating Cash Flow to EBITDA Ratio: 0.95
Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors approved a dividend of INR 1.5 per share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval (compared to INR 0.50 paid last year).
Operational Highlights
Business Performance:
- Achieved 20% YoY top-line growth in FY26, ahead of industry growth of 13%
- After-sales business crossed INR 1,000 crore annual revenue milestone
- EV contribution reached over 21% of total sales (vs. industry average of ~5%)
- Employee costs and other operating expenses maintained at 4% of proforma revenue
- 47% of service income comes from accident repairs
OEM Partner Updates:
- Mercedes-Benz: Launched V-Class (INR ~1.4 crore) and electric CLA (INR ~55 lakh) with strong demand and waiting periods; Q4 ASP increased to INR 73 lakh from INR 69 lakh in Q3; Top-end vehicles contribute ~20% of sales; New S-Class launch planned for June
- BYD: Three models homologated (Sealion 7, Atto 3, eMAX); Supplies started arriving April 2026; Hybrid vehicles expected later in 2026; Pune Sales and Service outlets operational in July 2026
- Kia: New Generation Seltos seeing ~2-month wait time; More product launches planned for 2026
- Renault: Duster deliveries commenced mid-April; Hybrid variant expected during festive period
- Honda: 10 upcoming product launches planned; Recently launched new City; ZR-V Hybrid SUV and Alpha Electric SUV announced
- Stellantis: Developing new Jeep SUV in collaboration with Tata Motors
- MG Motors: MG Windsor became highest selling EV model in India; Three new models planned across EV, hybrid and ICE platforms; Majestor deliveries starting May 2026
- Mahindra & Mahindra: New after-sales facility in Hyderabad starting operations in July 2026
Strategic Initiatives:
- Entering consolidation phase with emphasis on optimizing operations and sweating existing assets
- Maintaining higher inventory (36 days) to leverage pricing advantages amid OEM price increases
- Implementing AI-driven solutions in operations, starting with AI-based calling in call centers
- CAPEX guidance for FY27: Approximately INR 50 crore (historical average)
- Debt reduction: Interest-bearing debt reduced by INR 27 crore in FY26
- Portfolio optimization: Closed unprofitable Volkswagen location while maintaining profitable operations in Gujarat
Market Context
- Indian auto retail sold 47 lakh passenger vehicles in FY26 (13% YoY growth)
- GST 2.0 rationalization stimulated demand by reducing ownership cost
- SUVs continue to dominate customer preferences
- Most OEMs increased prices in April 2026 due to forex fluctuations and global supply challenges, with another price increase expected in June 2026
Management Commentary
- FY27 focused on consolidation and demonstrating profitable growth after rapid expansion
- Confident in maintaining historical profit matrices as newly opened outlets stabilize
- Believe Indian growth story is intact and current fuel prices will significantly increase EV penetration
- India positioned as key hub for developing and producing vehicles for domestic and international markets