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    Timken India Limited

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    Capital Goods·9 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Timken India delivered strong top-line growth of 13.8% in Q3 FY26, driven by robust demand in the Commercial Vehicle (Mobile) and Distribution segments. However, margins faced significant transitional pressure from the capitalization of the Bharuch facility and new Labor Code provisions. Management remains bullish on long-term prospects, citing upcoming capacity expansions in Jamshedpur and favorable global trade developments.

    Highlights

    7

    • Revenue from operations reached ₹764.4 crores, a 13.8% increase YoY, though down 1% sequentially.

    • PBT stood at ₹71.9 crores, significantly impacted by ₹9-10 crores in quarterly depreciation from the new Bharuch plant.

    • Mobile segment (Commercial Vehicles) saw strong acceleration, growing 20% YoY and 9% QoQ to ₹157.1 crores.

    • Rail segment revenue was ₹128.6 crores, up 10.5% YoY but down sequentially due to typical Q3 seasonality.

    • Bharuch plant utilization is currently at 30%, with a target to exceed 50% by Q1 FY27.

    • One-time transitional impacts on PBT included Labor Code (60 bps), lower other income (120 bps), and Bharuch ramp-up (170 bps).

    • 9M FY26 revenue stood at ₹2,346 crores, reflecting a 6% YoY growth rate.

    What Changed3

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 4 (-1)Risks discussed4 → 3 (-1)Q&A highlights8 → 3 (-5)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    4

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    3
    • Revenue
      ₹764.4 Cr
      YoY+13.8%QoQ-1%
    • PBT
      ₹71.9 Cr
    • PBT Margin (Adjusted)
      13%

    9M

    1
    • Revenue
      ₹2,346 Cr
      YoY+6%

    Segment breakdown

    • Rail₹128.6 Cr17.2%
    • Mobile (CV & Others)₹157.1 Cr21.0%
    • Distribution₹138 Cr18.4%
    • Process₹167 Cr22.3%
    • Export Intercompany₹159 Cr21.2%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Bharuch Plant Utilization
    >50%
    		Medium
    Capex
    Jamshedpur Rail Expansion Live Date
    Q3 FY27
    		High
    Capex
    FRC Line Installation
    Q1/Q2 FY27
    		High
    Revenue
    GGB Technology Annual Revenue Run Rate
    ₹50-55 crores
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Labor Code Implementation

    New Labor Codes effective Nov 21 impacted gratuity valuations, hitting margins by ~60 bps. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Bharuch Plant Fixed Costs

    Full depreciation of ₹9-10 cr per quarter is being taken while utilization is only at 30%, creating a temporary margin drag. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Unfavorable Product Mix

    Seasonality in high-margin Rail business typically makes Q3 a weaker mix quarter compared to Q4. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific margin percentages for auto vs non-auto segments
    • Exact order book numbers for SRB/CRB lines

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “One is the onetime Labor Code impact... The second is the other income reduced... The third is the new plant, Bharuch ramp-up cost.”

    Explains the sharp drop in profitability despite strong revenue growth, attributing it to specific transitional costs.

    asked by Shubham Bhatra, Ambit AMC

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Bharuch Facility Ramp-up and Margin Impact

    The new Bharuch facility is currently the primary driver of margin volatility. While it contributed ₹12-15 crores in revenue this quarter, it also brought a full quarterly depreciation charge of ₹9-10 crores, impacting PBT by approximately 170 basis points. Management expects utilization to climb from the current 30% to over 50% by Q1 FY27, which will begin to normalize margins as operating leverage kicks in.

    02

    Rail Segment Seasonality and Expansion

    The Rail segment reported revenue of ₹128.6 crores, a 10.5% YoY increase, despite Q3 being a seasonally slow quarter for wagon builds and government spending. Management highlighted that Q4 is historically the strongest quarter for this segment. To support long-term growth, a ₹120 crore expansion in Jamshedpur is underway and expected to go live by Q3 FY27.

    03

    Mobile and Commercial Vehicle Acceleration

    The Mobile segment, which includes on-highway and off-highway commercial vehicles, showed significant momentum with 20% YoY growth to ₹157.1 crores. This acceleration is attributed to strong pull from OEMs and a steady growth in volumes. Management expects this momentum to continue into the final quarter of the financial year as OEMs build stock for record sales.

    04

    GGB Acquisition and FRC Line Integration

    The acquisition of GGB Technology is now reflected in consolidated results, contributing approximately ₹15 crores in revenue for the quarter with an annual run rate target of ₹50-55 crores. Additionally, Timken is investing ₹35 crores in a new FRC (engineered material) line at Bharuch, which is on track for installation by Q1/Q2 FY27 to serve EV and process industry applications.

    05

    Global Trade Developments and Export Outlook

    Management expressed optimism regarding recent trade engagements between India, the US, and the EU. Specifically, a potential reduction in US tariffs from 50% to 18% for certain engineered products could significantly enhance Timken India's export competitiveness. While they are waiting for the final HS code details, they believe these developments will strengthen export opportunities over the medium to long term.

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