Financial Performance Q2 FY27

  • Revenue from operations reached ₹615 million, representing 12% year-over-year growth and 13% quarter-over-quarter growth from ₹544 million in Q1 FY27.
  • The company reported a net loss of ₹6 million for the quarter, compared to a net profit of ₹6 million in Q2 FY26.
  • Gross margins declined by approximately 250 basis points year-over-year to 41.0%, primarily due to higher raw material prices.
  • EBITDA margin stood at 3.1% for the quarter.
  • ROE and ROCE were noted as not applicable as the company incurred a loss in Q2 FY27.

Operational Highlights Q2 FY27

  • Production volume was 6,009 MT, down 4% year-over-year but up 5% quarter-over-quarter.
  • Capacity utilization improved to 57% from 55% in Q1 FY27.
  • The second solar plant at Churu (4.8 MW AC) was commissioned in Q2 with ₹25 crore capitalized; cost benefits are expected in H2 FY27.
  • Total solar capacity now stands at 8.4 MW (AC).
  • Exports increased 29% year-over-year to ₹32 million, though export conditions remain volatile due to geopolitical uncertainty and increased freight container prices.

Revenue Segment Breakdown Q2 FY27

  • Tractor: 55% of revenue (down from 60% in Q2 FY26)
  • M&HCV: 20% of revenue (up from 17% in Q2 FY26)
  • Earth moving: 20% of revenue (up from 18% in Q2 FY26)
  • Construction & others: 6% of revenue (up from 5% in Q2 FY26)

Financial Statements Overview

Half Year FY2027 Performance (₹ Millions)
  • Revenue from operations: 1,159
  • Total income: 1,164
  • Cost of material consumed: 662
  • Employee cost: 140
  • Finance cost: 27
  • Depreciation and amortization expense: 63
  • Profit before tax: (45)
  • PAT: (22)
Balance Sheet Position H1 FY2027 (₹ Millions)
  • Total equity: 698
  • Non-current liabilities: 476
  • Current liabilities: 678
  • Total assets: 1,852
  • Property, plant and equipment: 926
  • Capital work-in-progress: 29
  • Inventories: 175
  • Trade receivables: 468
  • Cash and cash equivalents: 2.6

Future Roadmap and Strategy

  • Focus on reducing reliance on cyclical tractor segment (historically over 50% of revenue) to lower volatility
  • Target non-tractor segments (M&HCV, construction, engineering) to exceed 75% of revenue in 3-5 years
  • Improve capacity utilization to 65% from FY27 including Unit 3
  • Planned investment of approximately ₹600 lakh in new machinery (trimming, VTL, Sinto and VMC machines) due for installation by end-FY27
  • Target export share of ~15% of revenue within 3 years, supported by EU and US trade deals

Manufacturing Facilities

  • Total installed capacity: 42,000 MT per year across three units
  • Unit 1 (Jaipur): 10,000 MT/year capacity, SINTO HPML moulding line, 5-25 kg casting weight
  • Unit 2 (Reengus): 20,000 MT/year capacity, DISA FLEX 70 HS HPML moulding line, 40-150 kg casting weight
  • Unit 3 (Reengus): 12,000 MT/year capacity, RHINO HPML moulding line, 20-50 kg casting weight
  • Total built-up area: ~22,000 sq m with additional 30,000 sq m land available for expansion

Management Team

  • Vimal Chand Jain: Chairman & Managing Director, 50+ years experience, BE (Electrical)
  • Vinit Jain: Whole-Time Director & CFO, 28+ years experience, B.Com and MBA
  • Vikram Jain: Whole-Time Director, Marketing, 25+ years experience, BE (Manufacturing)
  • Gajendra Kumar Tyagi: Whole-Time Director, Operations & NPD, 50+ years experience, BSc

Industry Context

  • Auto-component industry turnover has doubled in five years
  • CV and construction segments showing strong growth with Q2 FY27 CV volumes +28.7% YoY
  • EU carbon border tax (CBAM) effective since January 2026, covering iron and steel articles including castings
  • India-EU FTA concluded January 2026 (not yet in force) with component duties to be phased out over 5-10 years
  • US-India framework sets 18% reciprocal rate (down from 50%) for auto-parts