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Revenue
₹17,246 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
19%
reported change
EBITDA
₹2,066 Cr
latest reported figure
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Ashok Leyland delivered a record Q4 FY26 with revenue of ₹14,161 crore (+19% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 14.6%, marking entry into the teen bracket. Full-year PAT (ex-exceptional) reached ₹3,914 crore (+22% YoY). Growth was driven by GST 2.0 rate rationalization triggering fleet replacement, with domestic MHCV volumes up 21.5% YoY and LCV volumes up 23% YoY. The company maintained a healthy market share of 30.8% in MHCV and gained 90bps in LCV. Management expressed cautious optimism for FY27, citing resilient demand despite diesel price hikes and commodity inflation. They expect near-term margin pressure from steel costs but plan to offset via price hikes (1-1.5% in April) and cost controls. Key risk: sustained commodity inflation or diesel shortages could dampen demand and compress margins.
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Guidance to track
- Capital expenditure for FY27 is planned at ₹750-1,000 crore, focused on new products and alternate powertrain technologies.
- A price increase of 1-1.5% was taken from April 1, 2026, to partially offset commodity cost inflation.
- Construction of the battery pack facility at Pille Pakam will begin in 8-10 weeks, with production start targeted for Q2 FY27.
- Management expects defense revenue to maintain ~20% growth trajectory, supported by a strong order book and pipeline.
Risks flagged
- Steel and other commodity prices have risen significantly, pressuring margins. Management expects to partially offset via price hikes and cost savings, but full recovery is uncertain.
- Recent diesel price increases and localized shortages could impact fleet operator economics and demand, especially in certain pockets.
- International logistics issues in March and April affected export volumes; RAK factory production was temporarily reduced, impacting Q1 exports.
- After strong Q4 growth, industry volumes may moderate in H1 FY27, though management expects pent-up demand to support later quarters.
Key quotes
- We achieved all-time high CV volume revenue profit and cash surplus marking the best annual performance in Ashok Leyland's history.
- With full year EBITDA margin at 13% we have now truly entered the teen bracket.
- Even if there is a setback this demand is not going to go away permanently it is going to convert into a phantom demand.
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