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Revenue
₹4,885.6 Cr
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Revenue YoY
9.4%
reported change
EBITDA
₹612.4 Cr
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Bosch Ltd reported Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹4,886 crore, up 9.4% YoY, driven by strong growth in power solutions (19.5%) and two-wheeler segments (58.3% from OBD2 sensor ramp-up). EBITDA grew 5.1% YoY to ₹612 crore, with margin at 12.5% impacted by a provision for the new labor code. PAT grew 16.1% YoY, though excluding an exceptional item in the base quarter, growth was 5.3%. Management highlighted broad-based demand across PV, CV, tractor, and two-wheeler segments, with expectations of record production in FY26. Key risks include margin pressure from product mix and localization delays, and uncertainty around hydrogen infrastructure rollout. The EU-India FTA is seen as a positive long-term opportunity for exports and localization.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects all-time high production levels in passenger vehicles, tractors, and two-wheelers in FY26, driven by easing interest rates, GST reforms, and strong rural sentiment.
- The LCV sub-segment is expected to be a standout performer and achieve all-time high levels in FY26, fueled by e-commerce logistics and infrastructure spending.
- The board has clarified a dividend policy targeting 55-80% payout of standalone profit, providing clearer guidance to shareholders.
Risks flagged
- Despite strong growth, EBITDA margins have remained around 12.5% due to product mix shifts and initial costs of new product localization, which may continue to weigh on margins.
- Management noted that hydrogen vehicle adoption depends on infrastructure development, which remains unclear, potentially delaying commercial launch beyond 2030.
- The power tools division faced intense price pressure from Chinese competitors, leading to only moderate growth, and may continue to face margin headwinds.
- An analyst questioned whether the FTA could reduce motivation for localization; management downplayed the risk, but the concern remains that lower import duties may slow localization efforts.
Key quotes
- We are currently under consideration and we do not want to give a guidance here.
- The most important thing is the philosophy of Bosch is we try to do local for local and therefore volumes are much more important than an FTA or import duties whatsoever.
- We assume that by 2030 definitely there will be quite some hydrogen activity happening and we're working towards that right now.
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