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