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CIE Automotive India Ltd — Q4 FY26
CIE Automotive India reported a strong Q1 CY26 with consolidated sales of ₹2,544 crore (+16% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹430 crore (+16% YoY), achieving record quarterly sales and EBITDA.
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CIE Automotive India reported a strong Q1 CY26 with consolidated sales of ₹2,544 crore (+16% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹430 crore (+16% YoY), achieving record quarterly sales and EBITDA. India operations grew 15% YoY to ₹1,620 crore, though exports were muted due to geopolitical headwinds. EBITDA margin in India contracted 100bps YoY to 17.6% due to gas/energy cost increases and a one-off subsidy in the base. Europe delivered a margin recovery to 15.7% (vs 13.9% YoY) driven by restructuring benefits. Management expects growth momentum to continue, supported by new orders worth ₹3.5 billion annualized in Q1 and capacity additions across forging, stamping, and iron casting. Key risks include sustained input cost inflation, potential supply chain disruptions from the West Asia conflict, and a slower-than-expected recovery in the US off-highway market.
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New orders annualized
₹3.5B
+11% EV share
New orders won in Q1 CY26, with 11% from EV sector, supporting future growth.
India EBITDA margin
17.6%
-100bps YoY
Margin decline due to gas/energy cost increases and one-off subsidy in base.
Europe EBITDA margin
15.7%
+180bps YoY
Margin recovery from restructuring activities completed in CY25.
India growth capex (planned CY26)
₹4-5B
Higher than CY25
Capacity additions across forging, stamping, and iron casting to meet demand.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
India growth to outpace industry by 3-5pp
Management expects India revenue growth to exceed market growth by 3-5 percentage points, driven by new orders ramping up.
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India capex of ₹4-5 billion in CY26
Growth capex in India expected to be ₹4-5 billion for the calendar year, up from prior year, with three new forging lines and other capacity additions.
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Export orders to ramp from Q2 CY26
New export orders, particularly to the US, will start contributing from Q2, with bulk in H2 CY26.
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Europe margins to remain stable around 15%
European EBITDA margins expected to stay in the 14-16% range, excluding restructuring costs, with no major market recovery anticipated.
DROPPED
India growth trajectory to continue improving
Management expects the quarterly growth trend (7%, 9%, 12%) to sustain, with arithmetic progression likely.
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Capacity expansions across multiple verticals
Expansions underway in composites, stampings, aluminum, and iron foundry; new export program SOP in June 2026.
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Transfer of European capacity to India
Moving fully automated presses and gear production cells from Europe to India starting April 2026.
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Capex to be higher than CY25
Capex in CY26 will exceed CY25 levels, driven by India growth projects.
NEW RISK
Input cost inflation and pass-through delay
Aluminum and energy price increases may compress margins temporarily due to one-month pass-through lag, especially in the aluminum business.
NEW RISK
Supply chain disruption from geopolitical tensions
West Asia conflict could disrupt customer supply chains, causing temporary demand slowdowns, though no material impact seen yet.
NEW RISK
Slower US off-highway recovery for Metcastello
Metcastello's performance depends on US market rebound; EV programs have been cancelled, delaying growth.
NEW RISK
Fertilizer supply chain and monsoon risk
If fertilizer supply is disrupted and monsoon is bad, rural demand could be impacted in H2 CY26.
RISK GONE
European market weakness and Chinese competition
European light vehicle production stagnant; Chinese OEMs gaining share, posing risk to CIE's European business.
RISK GONE
Slower EV adoption in Europe
Legasp plant bet on EV components; if EV growth delays further, additional restructuring may be needed.
RISK GONE
Aluminium and magnetics restructuring
These verticals underperformed due to customer concentration and CNG bike drop; recovery expected only by H2 CY26.
RISK GONE
Underperformance vs industry growth
India Q4 growth of 12% lagged industry; management attributes to CNG and aluminium recognition changes, but gap remains material.
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Management expects India revenue growth to exceed market growth by 3-5 percentage points, driven by new orders ramping up.
Aluminum and energy price increases may compress margins temporarily due to one-month pass-through lag, especially in the aluminum business.
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