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    Greaves Cotton Limited

    GREAVESCOT
    Capital Goods·6 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Greaves Cotton reported a strong Q4 and FY26, achieving its highest annual revenue in a decade, driven by robust growth across its Energy, Mobility, and Industrial Solutions segments. The Greaves Electric Mobility business showed significant volume and market share expansion, despite ongoing losses. The company made strategic investments in R&D and operational capabilities, while navigating commodity price pressures and an impairment charge for an ePowertrain technology.

    Highlights

    5
    • Consolidated revenue of INR 1,000 crores, up 22% YoY in Q4 FY26.

    • Consolidated EBITDA of INR 68 crores, up 49% YoY in Q4 FY26.

    • Energy Solutions business grew 18% in Q4 FY26, with aftermarket growing 23%.

    • Mobility Solutions (automotive business) grew 48% YoY in Q4 FY26.

    • Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM) achieved 51% YoY volume growth and expanded market share from 3.6% to 4.4% in FY26.

    Concerns

    3
    • Impairment of INR 16 crores for an ePowertrain technology investment that 'has not scaled up or realized our expectations'.

    • Marginal drop in gross margin for standalone business in Q4 FY26 due to commodity price increase.

    • Near-term pressure on margins due to rising input costs, particularly aluminum, copper, and platinum.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    13

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    1
    • Greaves Finance Limited AUM (March '26)
      ₹521 Cr

    Q4 FY26

    6
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹1,000 Cr
      YoY+22%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹68 Cr
      YoY+49%
    • Consolidated PBT before exceptional items
      ₹44 Cr
    • Standalone Revenue
      ₹698 Cr
      YoY+22%
    • Standalone EBITDA
      ₹87 Cr
      YoY+4%

    FY26

    6
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹3,437 Cr
      YoY+18%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹239 Cr
      YoY+76%
    • Consolidated PBT before exceptional items
      ₹154 Cr
      YoY+118%
    • Standalone Revenue
      ₹2,365 Cr
      YoY+23%
    • Standalone EBITDA
      ₹320 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Energy Solutions
    18% Q4 FY26 Growth23% Q4 FY26 Aftermarket Growth20% FY26 Growth35% FY26 Aftermarket Growth
    Mobility Solutions (Automotive Business)
    48% Q4 FY26 Growth
    Mobility Solutions (Overall)
    16% FY26 Growth
    Industrial Solutions
    15% Q4 FY26 Revenue Growth
    Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM)
    51% FY26 Volume Growth (Vahan)4.4% FY26 Market Share3.6% FY25 Market Share31% Q4 FY26 L5 3-wheeler Growth2,300 Q4 FY26 L5 E 3-wheeler and 3-wheeler volumes
    List

    Order Book

    medium confidence

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 35 crores

    "The overall outlook for India's genset market remains strong, supported by infrastructure growth and industrial expansion."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹500 crores

    M&A

    Excel Controlinkage

    acquisition · pending regulatory

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Our balance sheet continues to remain strong with a healthy cash balance.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Core Business Revenue Growth
    16% to 18%
    High
    Revenue
    Retail Business Revenue Growth
    6% to 8%
    Medium
    Profitability
    Core Business EBITDA Margin
    13% to 15%
    High
    Capex
    Total CAPEX
    INR 500 crores to INR 700 crores
    High
    Market Reach
    Number of Retailers
    3,000
    High
    M&A
    Excel Controlinkage Ownership
    100%
    High

    Excel Controlinkage 100% Ownership

    Q2 FY27
    Current80%
    Target100%

    Why it matters

    Completion of acquisition will consolidate full profits and simplify structure, impacting consolidated financials.

    The last 20% of the ownership of Excel is planned to be done during Q2, after which we will own 100% of the company.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Commodity Price Increase / Input Cost Rise

    Rise in input costs, particularly aluminum, copper, and platinum, created near-term pressures on margins, though passthrough mechanisms are activated.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Volatile Geopolitical Situation

    Volatile geopolitical situation led to the extension of Greaves Electric Mobility's DRHP for IPO until September 30, 2026.Management acknowledged

    medium

    ePowertrain Technology Investment Impairment

    An impairment of INR 16 crores was made for an ePowertrain technology investment that did not scale up or meet expectations.Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “I, unfortunately, may not be able to get into too much detail, given the disclosure obligations that the DRHP file puts on us... All I can tell you is with a 50% rate of growth, market share growth, products which are being recognized, network footprint expansion, pockets of market leadership or close to market leadership, we should be in a strong position to get to profitability in the near future.”

    Analysts are concerned about the ongoing losses in the EV business and the financial support required from the parent company, which management addresses by highlighting growth and market share gains as indicators of future profitability, while being constrained by DRHP.

    asked by Nilesh Doshi

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Overall Performance & GREAVES.NEXT Strategy Progress

    Greaves Cotton delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 22% YoY to INR 1,000 crores and EBITDA increasing 49% to INR 68 crores. For the full year FY26, consolidated revenue reached INR 3,437 crores, an 18% YoY growth, marking the highest annual revenue in the last decade. The company's GREAVES.NEXT strategy, focused on Energy Solutions, Mobility Solutions, and Industrial Solutions, is progressing well, strengthening core businesses and enhancing operational capabilities for sustainable growth.

    02

    Energy Solutions Segment Growth

    The Energy Solutions business continued its growth trajectory, registering 18% growth in Q4 FY26 and 20% for the full year. The aftermarket segment significantly outpaced this, growing 23% in Q4 and 35% in FY26, reflecting the success of integrated service-led approaches. The company secured its single largest institutional order worth INR 35 crores and launched a new 650 kVA genset, developed in-house, further strengthening its product portfolio.

    03

    Mobility Solutions & Automotive Business Performance

    The automotive business within Mobility Solutions delivered a robust 48% YoY growth in Q4 FY26, driven by strong domestic demand for three-wheeler diesel engines and continued Euro V+ engine exports. Overall Mobility Solutions grew 16% YoY in FY26. The company is also advancing ePowertrain initiatives, having supplied the first pilot batch of rare-earth-free motors to a 3-wheeler L5 OEM customer and is in advanced discussions for firm orders.

    04

    Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM) Highlights

    Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM) achieved a 51% YoY volume growth in FY26, expanding its market share from 3.6% in FY25 to 4.4% in FY26. The L5 3-wheeler business recorded a 31% YoY growth in Q4 FY26, with volumes exceeding 2,300 units. GEM launched the Magnus G Max in Q4 FY26 and announced the upcoming Magnus 6th Generation. The DRHP for GEM's IPO has been extended by SEBI until September 30, 2026, due to volatile geopolitical situations.

    05

    Financial Performance & Capital Allocation

    For FY26, standalone revenue grew 23% YoY to INR 2,365 crores, with EBITDA at INR 320 crores, supported by a 40 basis point margin expansion. The company plans to invest INR 500-700 crores in CAPEX over the next 4-5 years, focusing on product development, capability enhancement, and international market expansion. An impairment of INR 16 crores was made for an ePowertrain technology investment that did not meet expectations. Greaves Finance Limited's total asset under management stood at INR 521 crores as of March 2026.

    06

    International Expansion & Operational Capabilities

    Greaves Cotton significantly strengthened its international business, with international revenues increasing from 9% of total revenue in FY25 to 13% in FY26. This was achieved through realigned international teams, deepened Euro V+ engine exports via partnerships, and expanded presence in Europe, the Middle East, and other markets. Operationally, investments were made in a dual conveyor setup for single-cylinder engines, a robotic vision-based AI inspection system, and a conveyorized cable assembly line in Excel facilities to enhance capacity, quality, and efficiency.

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