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Q1 FY27 concall · earnings callSKF India (Industrial) Limited
SKF India Industrial recorded solid revenue growth and is executing its strategy of localization, innovation, and significant capacity investment to capitalize on India's industrial tailwinds.
| Metric | This quarter | Change | Five-quarter trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹970.8 Cr | 18.3% | |
| PBT Margin | 9.5% | — | |
| Cash conversion | 63.0% | — |
- Revenue grew 18.3% YoY and 2.6% QoQ to INR 9,708 million.
- PBT margin at 9.5% was impacted by one-time demerger IT costs and forex losses.
- Won significant new orders including a INR 140 crore gearbox order.
- Investing INR 900-950 crores in a new Pune plant to commence production in 2028.
- Aspiration is to double the business in five years with margin recovery to 14-16%.
“We have great tailwinds with the India growth story as sectors like wind, metals, heavy, cement, construction continue to buffet our growth.”
| Topic | What management said |
|---|---|
| Margin Pressures | CFO quantified a 3% margin impact from demerger IT costs (~INR 150 million) and forex losses (~INR 147 million); expects IT costs to taper down by Q4 next year. |
| Margin Guidance | Aspiration is for 14-16% PBT margin near-term, being conservative due to ongoing investments; long-term ambition is 17-19%. |
| New Product & Growth Drivers | Innovation traction seen in general machinery (motors, pumps, gearboxes). Growth to be driven by infrastructure, steel, cement, railways, and wind energy capacity additions. |
| Capex Payback | The INR 900-950 crore investment in the new Pune factory is expected to have a payback period of five to seven years. |
| Customer Mix Margins | Distribution business (~34% of revenue) carries high double-digit margins, while OEM business (~54%) operates at high single-digit margins. |
- PBT margin aspiration for the near term is 14% to 16%.
- Demerger-related IT costs are expected to continue for the next two quarters.
- New Pune plant investment of INR 900-950 crores is progressing as planned, with production start expected in 2028.
- Aspiration to double the business in five years.
Summary written from the transcript filed by SKF India (Industrial) Limited for the call held on 14 Aug 2026; published 20 Aug 2026, 10:00 IST.
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