Schaeffler India Limited delivered a strong performance for the first quarter of 2026, recording a revenue of 25,070 million INR, marking an 18.8% year-over-year increase. The company maintained robust growth momentum across its Automotive Technologies, Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, and Export segments. Despite facing inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, Schaeffler successfully optimized its margins through localization benefits and improved capital efficiency, reflecting a steady financial trajectory for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
Quarterly Financial Performance Overview
Schaeffler India reported a solid start to the 2026 fiscal year. Total revenue reached 25,070 million INR, a growth of 18.8% compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The company’s profitability remained healthy, with EBITDA of 4,830 million INR, reflecting a margin of 19.3%, and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of 3,197 million INR, representing a 12.8% profit margin.
Segment Growth and Business Developments
The company sustained double-digit growth momentum across key business units. Automotive Technologies saw significant progress with new business wins in double clutches for tractors and hydraulic cam phasers. Vehicle Lifetime Solutions focused on expanding market coverage through strategic portfolio additions and workshop engagement programs. Meanwhile, Bearings and Industrial Solutions secured new nominations for housing and advanced motion components, further diversifying its sectoral impact.
Operational Efficiency and Outlook
Despite encountering margin headwinds due to supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures, the company’s management highlighted the effectiveness of localization benefits and disciplined capital efficiency in preserving earnings quality. While Free Cash Flow (FCF) was impacted by investments in working capital to meet rising demand, the company’s Capex framework remains on track. Schaeffler India continues to focus on driving long-term stakeholder value through sustained operational and technical excellence.
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