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    Carraro India

    CARRARO
    Automobile and Auto Components·28 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Carraro India delivered strong profitability in FY25, with EBITDA growing 24% and PAT increasing 41%, driven by product mix optimization and increased localization. Despite a challenging macro environment and flat revenue, the company exceeded its EBITDA margin guidance. Strategic initiatives in 4-wheel drive, teleboom handlers, and high-horsepower transmissions are expected to drive accelerated growth and margin expansion in FY26 and beyond, supported by planned capacity expansions and operational efficiencies.

    Highlights

    5

    • FY25 EBITDA grew 24% YoY to INR186 crores, exceeding 10% guidance with a 10.2% margin.

    • PAT for FY25 increased 41% YoY to INR88 crores from INR62 crores in FY24.

    • Localization reached 77% in FY25, up from 67% four-five years ago, with a target of 80% for FY26.

    • Domestic 4-wheel drive tractor absorption reached nearly 20% in FY25, up from 14-15% previously, with a target of 40-45% in 2-3 years.

    • Secured new series orders for backhoe loaders and won projects for high-horsepower transmissions with production starting in FY27-28.

    Concerns

    3

    • Global softness in export markets and muted demand in some segments during the election phase in India led to relatively flat total income for FY25.

    • Export performance remained under pressure due to macroeconomic headwinds and cyclical softness in key developed markets (Europe, US).

    • Gear business saw a slight dip in the last two quarters and is expected to remain stable with limited near-term growth.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items13 → 11 (-2)Q&A highlights5 → 8 (+3)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY25

    4
    • Total Income
      4,479 Mn
      YoY+13%
    • EBITDA
      489 Mn
    • EBITDA Margin
      10.9%
    • PAT
      237 Mn

    FY25

    4
    • Total Income
      18,234 Mn
    • EBITDA
      1,864 Mn
      YoY+24%
    • EBITDA Margin
      10.2%
    • PAT
      881 Mn
      YoY+41%

    Segment breakdown

    RevenueContribution to Total Revenue
    Agriculture Vehicle Segment (FY25)8,565 Mn47%
    Construction Vehicle Segment (FY25)7,491 Mn41%
    Other Segment (Gears, Spare Parts, Tools) (FY25)2,019 Mn11%
    Domestic Sales (FY25)12,155 Mn67%
    Export Sales (FY25)5,921 Mn32.8%
    Domestic Revenue Split (Q4 FY25)——
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹70 crores

    Dividend

    ₹4.55/share (final)

    Guidance & targets

    11
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Top-line growth
    8% to 12%
    		High
    Revenue
    Teleboom handler revenue from one customer
    EUR35 million (INR300 crores)
    		High
    Revenue
    Overall revenue
    EUR350 million
    		High
    Revenue
    Total income
    EUR215-220 million
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA margin expansion
    at least 1% year-on-year
    		High
    Localization
    Localization percentage
    80%
    		High
    Localization
    Localization percentage
    86% to 88%
    		High
    Capacity
    Total revenue capacity
    EUR350 million (INR3,200 crores)
    		Medium
    Capacity
    Total revenue capacity
    EUR500 million to EUR600 million (INR5,000 crores to INR5,500 crores)
    		Medium
    Efficiency
    Labor efficiency
    20% increase
    		High
    Volume
    4-wheel drive absorption
    40% to 45%
    		High

    FY26 Top-line growth

    FY26
    CurrentFY25 revenue relatively flat YoY
    Target8% to 12% growth

    Why it matters

    To confirm the company's ability to accelerate growth despite macro challenges🌐, as guided.

    Looking forward to FY26, we expect top-line growth in the range of 8% to 12%, so we are surely going to add revenue in the current financial year.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Global macroeconomic headwinds and cyclical softness in export markets

    Export performance remained under pressure due to macroeconomic headwinds and cyclical softness in key developed markets such as Europe and the United States, leading to flat overall revenue. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Muted demand in some domestic segments during election phase

    Domestic demand was muted in some segments during the election phase in India, contributing to flat overall revenue. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Short-term margin impact from new product introductions

    New products initially have lower localization components and require efficiency improvements, leading to staggered margin benefits in the very short term. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Stability of gear business

    The gear business saw a slight dip in the last two quarters and is expected to remain stable with limited near-term growth, as it supplies to other industries beyond construction and agriculture. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “the four-wheel drive market has been the strategy for growth of Carraro in India. This is the field that we entered just about four years ago and we have been capturing significant market in the four-wheel drive segment. ... it has already reached close to 20% in this financial year and it is very important that the global four-wheel drive tractor market stands in developed countries at 99%. So we are at a nascent stage.”

    Highlights the significant growth potential and market penetration strategy for Carraro India in the 4WD segment, which is a key growth driver.

    asked by Raghu Nandhan

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong FY25 Profitability Despite Flat Revenue

    Carraro India reported a 24% year-on-year growth in EBITDA for FY25, reaching INR186 crores, with the EBITDA margin expanding by 192 basis points to 10.2%, surpassing its 10% guidance. PAT for the full year increased by 41% to INR88 crores from INR62 crores in FY24. This strong profitability was achieved despite the total income remaining relatively flat year-on-year, attributed to product mix optimization and operational efficiencies.

    02

    Strategic Focus on 4-Wheel Drive and New Products

    The company's strategy in the 4-wheel drive (4WD) tractor market is yielding results, with domestic 4WD absorption reaching nearly 20% in FY25, up from 14-15% previously, and a target of 40-45% in the next 2-3 years. Carraro India also secured its first export shipment for teleboom handlers in Q4 FY25 and won new projects for backhoe loaders and high-horsepower transmissions. The teleboom handler business alone is projected to generate EUR35 million (INR300 crores) in revenue over the next three years from a single customer.

    03

    Localization and Efficiency Driving Margin Expansion

    Localization efforts significantly contributed to margin improvement, with the localization percentage reaching 77% in FY25, up from 67% four to five years ago. The company aims to increase this to 80% in FY26 and 86-88% over the next three years. Additionally, a new wage agreement with the labor union includes a commitment to a 20% increase in labor efficiency over the next 1.5-2 years, further supporting margin growth by controlling fixed costs and improving plant utilization.

    04

    FY26 Outlook and Capacity Expansion Plans

    For FY26, Carraro India expects top-line growth in the range of 8% to 12%, with a continued goal of increasing EBITDA margins by at least 1% year-on-year for the next three years. The company has budgeted INR70 crores for capex in FY26, primarily for product development, capacity enhancement, and process automation. Due to strong demand for new products like teleboom handlers, a plant expansion of approximately 25,000 square meters (2.5 lakh square feet) is anticipated in phases over the next 1-2 years, with the next immediate expansion targeting EUR350 million (INR3,200 crores) in revenue capacity.

    05

    Segmental Performance and Export Challenges

    In FY25, the agriculture vehicle segment contributed 47% of total revenues (INR8,565 million), while the construction vehicle segment contributed 41% (INR7,491 million). Domestic sales accounted for 67% (INR12,155 million) and exports for 32.8% (INR5,921 million). The gear business, part of the 'Other' segment, experienced a slight dip due to reduced offtake from other industries, but is expected to stabilize. Export performance remained under pressure due to global macroeconomic headwinds, though management noted limited direct exposure to US tariffs and no loss of customers.

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