BOSCHHCIL Q1 FY27 earnings call.
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Revenue
₹5,841.9 Cr
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Revenue YoY
22%
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EBITDA
₹818 Cr
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Bosch Home Comfort delivered strong Q1 FY27 results with revenue from operations of ₹5,842 crore, up 22% YoY driven by robust power solutions and two-wheeler segment performance. EBITDA grew 28% to ₹818 crore, expanding margins by 200bps to 14%—sustaining the elevated margin range achieved over the past two quarters. PAT adjusted for exceptional items grew 9.9% YoY, though reported PAT declined 37.1% due to Q1 FY26's one-time gain from the Building Technology divestment. The mobility business outperformed the broader auto market with 25.7% growth, while aftermarket achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in June. New product introductions across lubricants, LED lighting, and HCV batteries, combined with workshop program expansion, underpin the management's view that aftermarket growth is sustainable. The chassis systems acquisition closed in July, with consolidated reporting starting Q2. Key risks include monsoon variability and geopolitical tensions, while upcoming regulations (CAFE 3 Phase 3 from April 2027, CVAS from October 2027) and EV JVs with Tata Group and TSF Group are positioned as medium-term growth catalysts.
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Guidance to track
- Management stated confidence that recent strategic corrections—including new product launches (LED, HCV batteries, PC clutches), workshop program expansion, and improved market approach—position the aftermarket for sustained growth going forward.
- Management expects 8% growth in Q2 FY27 driven by festive demand, stronger rural cash flows, and ongoing infrastructure activity, though monsoon variability and geopolitical tensions remain key downside risks.
- Upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Economy Phase 3 regulations effective April 2027 expected to be a significant growth driver for the power solutions business, alongside CVAS (ADAS) regulations from October 2027.
- Joint ventures with Tata Group (e-axles) and TSF Group (air systems) are in final merger control stages; revenue contribution expected from late next year. TSF customer discussions begin September at Auto Expo.
Risks flagged
- Both JVs (Taco e-axles, TSF air systems) remain in regulatory clearance stages with revenue not expected until late next year. Management declined to share order book details or competitive positioning specifics.
- Analyst raised concern about OEMs increasingly wanting to own software and electronics architecture themselves. Management deflected, stating they don't see this as negative and are happy to engage on 'different models' but provided no specifics on how content per vehicle may be impacted.
- Management flagged monsoon variability, potential El Niño effects, and geopolitical tensions (particularly in West Asia) as key downside risks for Q2 and remainder of FY27. Heat waves also impacted Q1 demand in select regions.
- Commodity prices have stabilized somewhat after several quarters of increases, but management characterized the environment as 'pretty volatile' and 'externally oriented,' declining to provide guidance on commodity cost trajectory.
Key quotes
- We've recognized that [low aftermarket growth] and made quite some corrections in our strategy and our approach to market. So overall the aftermarket portfolio is much much stronger now and our approach to market which is even more significant has started to produce results.
- I think we've done quite a few things over the last several years consistently which has led to sustained improvement in our margins. The first thing is continuous improvement in our operational excellence. We've had continued increase in our localization content. The volume growth has been favorable. We've had improvements in productivity overall.
- We are a technology company and we will support and continue to support whatever technology that the market demands. There is also a momentum which will carry the combustion technologies forward and this progression will continue in the next many years to come.
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