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    Lumax Industries

    LUMAXIND
    Automobile and Auto Components·1 Jun 2026
    Management Summary

    Lumax Industries delivered a record performance in Q4 and FY26, driven by robust automotive demand, LED penetration, and new order wins. Revenue and profitability saw significant growth, with EBITDA margins expanding. The company secured substantial new orders and is expanding capacity, though global uncertainties and rising input costs remain watch factors. Management expects continued growth and margin improvement, leveraging its strong order book and technological advancements.

    Highlights

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    • FY26 Revenue of INR 4,184 crore, up 23% YoY, driven by strong auto industry growth and premiumization.

    • FY26 EBITDA margins expanded by 130 bps to 9.8%, and Q4 FY26 EBITDA margins reached 10.4%.

    • Secured multiple new orders from leading OEMs including Mahindra, Skoda, Toyota, and Suzuki, strengthening future revenue visibility.

    • Order book remains healthy at INR 2,200 crore, with 88% LED lighting composition, indicating strong alignment with industry trends.

    • Credit rating upgraded to ICRA AA- (Stable) for long-term and A1+ for short-term limits, reflecting improved financial health.

    Concerns

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    • Global economic environment remains uncertain due to geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies, with potential impact from West Asia conflict.

    • FY26 PAT included a one-time impact of INR 17.8 crore due to new labour code notification, affecting PAT growth.

    • Anticipated employee cost increase of 30-35 bps due to revised minimum wages, with a time lag in passing costs to customers.

    • Forex impact of 90 bps in Q4 FY26 and 40 bps for the full year FY26 affected margins.

    Key financials

    Metrics

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    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY26

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    • Total Operating Revenue
      ₹1,200 Cr
      YoY+30%
    • EBITDA
      ₹124.9 Cr
      YoY+46.6%
    • EBITDA Margin
      10.4%
    • Profit After Tax
      ₹54.1 Cr
      YoY+23%

    FY26

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    • Total Operating Revenue
      ₹4,184 Cr
      YoY+23%
    • EBITDA
      ₹412.1 Cr
      YoY+42.8%
    • EBITDA Margin
      9.8%
    • Profit After Tax
      ₹172.5 Cr
      YoY+23.3%

    Segment breakdown

    FY26 Revenue Mix
    65% Passenger Vehicle Segment29.0% 2-Wheeler Segment61% LED Lighting Contribution
    FY26 Product Mix
    69% Front Lighting22% Rear Lighting
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    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 2,200 crores

    as of 2026-03-31

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 500 crores

    Composition

    Mix2 client types
    • Passenger Vehicles66.0%
    • 2-Wheelers33.0%

    Share of order book by client type

    "The order book is healthy and significantly LED-based, providing strong visibility for future growth."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

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    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹100 crores

    Debt

    Net ₹235 crores

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capex
    FY27 Capex
    INR 100-150 crore
    		High
    Margin
    FY27 EBITDA Margin
    10.5% to 11%
    		Medium
    Margin
    Mid-term EBITDA Margin (3-4 year horizon)
    close to 13%
    		Medium
    Growth
    FY27 Growth relative to industry
    at least 2x industry growth
    		High
    Tax Rate
    Effective Tax Rate
    22% to 23%
    		High
    Interest Cost
    Annual Interest Cost
    around INR 80 crore
    		Medium

    Q1 FY27 Margin Pressure Mitigation

    next quarter
    CurrentAcknowledged margin pressure due to input cost lag
    TargetSuccessful preponement of cost pass-through to OEMs, maintaining Q1 margins

    Why it matters

    Indicates the effectiveness of management's efforts to negotiate monthly amendments with OEMs to offset input cost volatility and protect profitability.

    I think the margin pressure is there across the industry... but we are doing our best to try and as I mentioned earlier🔁, prepone the 3-month lag to perhaps getting certain commodities on a monthly amendment from our OEMs.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions

    Ongoing geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies create an uncertain global economic environment, with potential impacts from the West Asia conflict on production, commodity prices, fuel costs, and freight rates. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Rising employee costs

    Revised minimum wages in Haryana and other states are expected to cause a 30-35 bps impact on employee costs, with a time lag in passing these increases to OEMs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Forex impact on margins

    Forex fluctuations resulted in a 90 bps impact on EBITDA margins in Q4 FY26 and 40 bps for the full year FY26. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Input cost volatility and time lag in price adjustments

    Significant volatility in input costs (raw materials, manpower, energy) creates margin pressure, with a typical one-quarter time lag in getting compensation from OEMs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “typically we pass on these increases to our customers with a time lag which is there during this time. So we have already started discussions with our customers and in the coming period we are expecting that this kind of recovery will come.”

    Addresses a key operational cost pressure and the company's strategy to mitigate it, including the time lag involved.

    asked by Mihir Vora

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Q4 & FY26 Record Performance

    Lumax Industries reported its highest-ever annual revenue, EBITDA, and profits in FY26. Revenue for the year grew by 23% to INR 4,184 crore, with EBITDA margins increasing by 130 bps to 9.8%. For Q4 FY26, total operating revenue stood at INR 1,200 crore, a 30% YoY growth, and EBITDA was INR 124.9 crore, up 46.6% YoY, resulting in a 10.4% EBITDA margin. Profit after tax for FY26 reached INR 172.5 crore, a 23.3% YoY growth, despite a one-time📎 impact of INR 17.8 crore from new labour code notification.

    02

    Automotive Industry & LED Penetration

    The Indian auto industry posted its strongest fiscal year in 7 years, with production of 34.71 million units, up 11.8% YoY. Passenger vehicles grew 9%, 2-wheelers 12%, and 3-wheelers 24%. Lumax's performance was significantly driven by strong growth in the auto industry, increasing premiumization, and a continued shift towards LED lighting. LED lighting now contributes over 61% of the company's revenue, up from 58% in the previous year, with nearly 88% of the current order book being LED-based.

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    New Order Wins & Recognitions

    The company secured multiple new orders, including front fog lamps, cornering lamps, and roof lamps for Mahindra XUV 7XO, and all tail lamps for Skoda Kushaq facelift. Other wins include headlamps and turn indicators for Toyota Kirloskar's Urban Cruiser Ebella, and front turning signal lamps and headlamps for Suzuki Motorcycles' E-Access. Lumax also received recognitions for superior performance in sustainability from Maruti Suzuki and special appreciation from Mahindra for XUV 7XO and Udo Electric 3-wheeler.

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    Capex & Operational Expansion

    Lumax committed new capex of INR 390-400 crore in FY26, with a guidance of INR 100-150 crore for FY27, which includes INR 40-50 crore for maintenance. The Bengaluru plant expansion, supporting Maruti and Toyota, is progressing as planned and is expected to be commissioned from Q4 FY27. Phase 2 of the Chakan facility has commenced operations, primarily catering to Skoda and Volkswagen, strengthening the company's presence in the Western region.

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    Financial Health & Capital Allocation

    The company maintains a comfortable debt-equity ratio and a consistent dividend payout ratio of 35%. Net long-term debt stands at INR 235 crore, with approximately INR 85-90 crore planned for repayment in FY27. ICRA upgraded Lumax's credit rating to ICRA AA- (Stable) for long-term limits and A1+ for short-term limits, reflecting improved profitability and financial strength. Short-term borrowing is expected to increase slightly due to business growth and the need for higher inventory for imported LED components.

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    Future Technology & Innovation

    Beyond current LED penetration, Lumax is actively working on advanced lighting technologies. This includes Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), multipixel LEDs, and laser-based solutions, which are gaining traction in front lighting. For rear lighting systems, the focus is on animated surfaces and different kinds of illuminations. These technologies are expected to further enhance value content per vehicle by improving safety and user experience of lamp systems, with R&D teams already engaged in new model program development with OEMs.

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