Bosch India (BOSCHLTD) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue from operations increased 22.0% year-over-year and 5.0% sequentially, reaching INR 58,419 million, driven by strong demand in passenger vehicles, power solutions, and mobility aftermarket.

• EBITDA rose 28.0% year-over-year and 4.7% sequentially, reflecting revenue growth and expense optimization.

• Profit after tax for April-June 2026 was INR 7,018 million, up 23.4% sequentially; year-over-year decline of 37.1% due to prior year exceptional item.

• Strategic focus on operational resilience, supply chain agility, and proactive risk management amid external uncertainties.

• Profit before tax stood at INR 9,418 million, up 12.0% year-over-year, representing 16.1% of revenue from operations.

Financial highlights

• Revenue from operations for April-June 2026 was INR 58,419 million, up from INR 47,886 million year-over-year and INR 55,657 million sequentially.

• EBITDA for April-June 2026 reached INR 8,180 million, compared to INR 6,393 million year-over-year and INR 7,816 million sequentially.

• Profit after tax was INR 7,018 million, down from INR 11,154 million year-over-year but up from INR 5,685 million sequentially.

• Net profit after taxes and share of profit of associates was INR 7,061 million, compared to INR 11,161 million in Q1 FY 2025-26 (prior year included a significant exceptional gain).

• Exceptional gain of INR 5,560 million recognized from the sale of the Video solutions, Access and Intrusions, and Communication systems business.

Outlook and guidance

• RBI raised India's real GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.7%.

• Expecting 8% growth next quarter, driven by festive demand, rural cash flows, and infrastructure activity.

• Continued focus on navigating evolving regulations, including CAFÉ Phase 3 and CV ADAS implementation timelines.

• Key downside risks include monsoon variability, El Niño, and geopolitical tensions.

• Sustained growth anticipated in mobility aftermarket and export revenues, with export share targeted to rise from current 8-8.5%.