Bharat Forge Management Guidance Tracker
16 forward-looking guidance items tracked across 4 quarters.
Revenue
Aerospace business expected to continue strong growth with limited US exposure.
Q1 FY26American Axle to add ₹1,000 crore to consolidated toplineTrackedConsolidation from Q2 FY26, adding approximately ₹1,000 crore in annual revenue.
Q2 FY26Q3 similar to Q2, recovery by Q4ActiveManagement expects Q3 performance to be similar to Q2, with an uptick in Q4 as tariff uncertainties resolve.
Q2 FY26Aerospace revenue >₹350 crore in FY26TrackedAerospace revenue is expected to exceed ₹350 crore for the full year, growing at 40%+ YoY.
Q4 FY26Defense revenue ramp-up from H2 FY27TrackedATAGS and carbine production will start in second half of FY27 after FAT completion.
Growth
Management expects second half to be stronger than first half, with Q2 marking a low.
Q3 FY26Defense business growth of 30-40%+ next yearTrackedDriven by commencement of ATAGS order and beginning of CQB production, with strong uptake expected.
Q3 FY26Defense revenue share to reach 18-20% in 2-3 yearsTrackedFrom current ~10-12%, defense could become as big as the overall business today, aided by global opportunities.
Q4 FY26India business to grow 25%+ in FY27TrackedManagement expects over 25% growth in India operations (standalone + Indian subsidiaries) driven by aerospace, defense, and components.
Other
A roadmap for European steel business restructuring will be outlined within six months.
Q2 FY26European steel restructuring roadmap by end of FY26TrackedManagement will outline the restructuring plan for European steel operations by the end of the fiscal year.
Q3 FY26European restructuring update by fiscal year-endActiveEvaluation of restructuring operations for European steel business, with progress update by end of FY26.
Q4 FY26German steel restructuring to complete by end of CY27TrackedCDP restructuring is a 15-18 month process; losses will reduce as CDP losses are phased out.
Capex
Company has approval to raise up to ₹2,000 crore via debt and NCDs for organic and inorganic expansion in India.
Q3 FY26Capex of up to ₹3,000 crore for Odisha projectTrackedBharat Forge's share in the group's ₹17,000 crore Odisha project, including forging, machining, and casting facilities.
Q4 FY26Capex of ₹800-850 crore over 15-18 monthsTrackedOngoing capex programs across forging, casting, and products platforms will translate into ₹800-850 crore spend.