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    Carraro India Q1 FY27 earnings call

    CARRARO
    Automobile and Auto Components·7 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Carraro India Limited delivered a resilient Q1 FY27 performance with 10% YoY revenue growth to INR5,447 million, primarily driven by robust domestic demand (up 26% YoY). Despite a 14% decline in exports due to global headwinds and temporary margin compression to 10.4% EBITDA, the company achieved 8% PAT growth. Management remains confident in its long-term growth roadmap, targeting INR3,500-4,000 crores revenue by FY30, and expects export volumes and localization levels to normalize from Q2.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue from operations grew 10% YoY to INR5,447 million, driven by resilient domestic demand.

    • Domestic revenue increased by approximately 26% YoY, with agricultural vehicle revenues up 15% and construction vehicle revenues up 4%.

    • PAT grew 8% YoY to INR314 million, achieving a PAT margin of 5.6%.

    • Carraro's driveline sales to OEMs in the backhoe loader segment increased by 18% YoY, outperforming the broader market's 14% growth.

    • Progress on strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, localization, new customer programs, and engineering services business, with two prototypes developed.

    Concerns

    5

    • Export revenues declined by approximately 14% YoY due to geopolitical disruptions, supply chain challenges, and softer demand in certain export markets.

    • EBITDA margin stood at 10.4%, affected by higher energy and raw material costs, along with labor availability constraints.

    • Localization level dropped to 74% (from ~78%) due to increased imports to cover local supplier shortages.

    • Time lag in passing through cost inflation to customers temporarily impacts margins.

    • Turkish market volatility and US market decision delays due to inflation are impacting export demand.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Total Income5,587 Mn+12%YoY
    2. 02Revenue from Operations5,447 Mn+10%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA579 Mn+6%YoY
    4. 04EBITDA Margin10.4%
    5. 05PAT314 Mn+8%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Domestic Revenue
    3,795 Mn24.1%
    Agricultural Vehicle
    2,559 Mn16.3%
    Construction Vehicle
    2,264 Mn14.4%
    Domestic Agri Revenue
    2,135 Mn13.6%
    Export Revenue
    1,652 Mn10.5%
    Domestic Construction Revenue
    1,393 Mn8.9%
    Export Construction Equipment
    871 Mn5.5%
    Export Agriculture
    424 Mn2.7%
    Export Other Category
    357 Mn2.3%
    Other Sales
    267 Mn1.7%
    Treemap· Share of Revenue

    Capital allocation

    1
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue
    INR3,500 crores to INR4,000 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Top line growth
    up to 10%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA
    increase by half a point
    		Medium
    Localization
    Raw material localization
    86%-88%
    		High
    Revenue Mix
    Domestic vs. Export Revenue Mix
    65% domestic and 35% export
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    Export Volume Recovery

    From Q2 FY27
    CurrentDeclined 14% YoY in Q1 FY27
    TargetBack on track and at similar levels to FY25-26

    Why it matters

    Export recovery is crucial for overall revenue growth, as Q1 decline was attributed to temporary logistics issues.

    And maybe I can just add that probably already from Q2, you will see that in terms of volumes we will be more or less back on track. This is kind of a one-off📎 dip for this quarter.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions

    Ongoing situation in West Asia resulted in supply chain disruptions, logistical challenges, and softer demand in certain export markets, leading to a 14% YoY decline in export revenues. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Inflationary pressures (raw material, energy, transportation)

    Higher energy and raw material costs, along with transportation costs, impacted EBITDA margin, with a time lag in passing these costs to customers. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Labor availability constraints

    While Carraro India itself is not directly impacted, Tier-3 suppliers face migrant labor shortages, leading to supply disruptions and indirect cost impacts on Carraro. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Monsoon situation and El Niño impact

    Evolving monsoon situation and potential impact of El Niño remain important factors to monitor for agricultural demand. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Cash flow issues to contractors

    Media reports indicate cash flow issues to contractors, which could affect the construction equipment segment's demand. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Market volatility in Turkey and US

    Turkish market is volatile due to inflation, and US market decision-making is delayed due to inflation, impacting export demand for construction and agriculture. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “But when we talk about moving forward, the expectation is that we will remain on what we said that this market demand will be on the higher side and accordingly we are expanding our capacity to cater that. And maybe I can just add that probably already from Q2, you will see that in terms of volumes we will be more or less back on track. This is kind of a one-off dip for this quarter.”

    Clarifies the temporary nature of export decline and provides a timeline for recovery, indicating a positive outlook for these key products.

    asked by Raghunandhan NL

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Performance Overview

    Carraro India Limited reported a resilient performance in Q1 FY27, with revenues from operations increasing by 10% year-on-year to INR5,447 million. Total income grew by 12% year-on-year to INR5,587 million, which included a one-time📎 provision written back of INR88 million. EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR579 million, reflecting a 6% year-on-year growth, with the EBITDA margin at 10.4%. Profit after tax increased by 8% year-on-year to INR314 million, resulting in a PAT margin of 5.6%.

    02

    Domestic vs. Export Dynamics

    Domestic revenue demonstrated strong growth, increasing by approximately 26% year-on-year to INR3,795 million, contributing 70% of the total revenue. This was driven by robust demand across agriculture (up 32% YoY to INR2,135 million) and construction equipment (up 20% YoY to INR1,393 million) segments. In contrast, export revenues declined by approximately 14% year-on-year to INR1,652 million, primarily due to geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruption🌐s, and softer demand in certain international markets. Management expects export volumes to be back on track from Q2 FY27, as Q1 was impacted by temporary logistics constraints.

    03

    Strategic Initiatives and New Programs

    The company made steady progress on several strategic initiatives, including capacity expansion, localization, and new customer programs. Construction of a new paint shop facility commenced, and additional investments in portal axle capacity and sub-assembly operations were commissioned. Development activities for an Indian customer program, targeting start of production by FY28, are progressing as planned. The Montra electric project is also advancing, with assignments worth INR33 million completed in July 2026, and discussions with another prospective customer are underway.

    04

    Cost and Margin Pressures

    EBITDA margin in Q1 FY27 was 10.4%, affected by higher energy and raw material costs, along with labor availability constraints. Management clarified that while cost increases are generally pass-through, there is a time lag due to negotiations and market volatility🌐, leading to temporary margin fluctuations. The localization level decreased to 74% from approximately 78% in the previous year, attributed to increased imports to cover local supplier shortages and meet customer demand. However, the company aims to restore localization to 86%-88% in the coming months⏳.

    05

    Outlook and Long-Term Vision

    Carraro India remains constructive on its business outlook, despite near-term uncertainties in global markets. Domestic demand is expected to remain healthy, and new programs are progressing well. The company aims to achieve revenue of INR3,500 crores to INR4,000 crores by FY30. For FY27, management anticipates top-line growth of up to 10% and an increase in overall EBITDA by half a point compared to the previous year, assuming market stabilization and no further shocks.

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