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Revenue
₹3,280.5 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
11.3%
reported change
EBITDA
₹434.7 Cr
latest reported figure
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Escorts Kubota delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of INR 3,280.5 crore (+11.3% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 13.3% (+920bps YoY). Tractor volumes grew 13.5% YoY, driven by favorable agri policies and healthy reservoir levels, though market share was impacted by regional disparities and product gaps. The Promaxx series is gaining traction, and new model launches over the next 6-8 months are expected to strengthen competitiveness. Construction equipment volumes declined 13.7% YoY but showed sequential improvement, with early signs of stabilization. Management expects the domestic tractor industry to reach a new peak of ~11.5 lakh units in FY26. Key risks include potential El Niño impact on monsoons and commodity price inflation, particularly in steel and copper, which may pressure margins.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects the domestic tractor industry to hit a new peak of around 11.5 lakh units this fiscal year, supported by healthy water levels, robust crop yield, reduced GST, higher MSP, and improved terms of trade.
- The company will launch new models and upgrades across all brands to address key product gaps, with full market impact expected by end of FY27.
- Management expects double-digit growth in export numbers going forward, even from existing facilities, though growth rates will moderate from the current 50-60%.
- The new greenfield facility in UP is expected to start commercial production around 2029-2030, but timelines may be preponed or postponed based on demand.
Risks flagged
- Potential El Niño could affect monsoon rains, impacting tractor demand in FY27 despite adequate reservoir levels.
- Rising steel, copper, and aluminum prices may impact margins, especially in construction equipment, with limited ability to pass on costs.
- State government subsidies have boosted tractor sales, but their withdrawal could lead to demand deceleration in FY27.
- Kubota brand has been struggling due to limited product portfolio and high cost structure; recovery hinges on Indian platform launch, which is 1-1.5 years away.
Key quotes
- The Promaxx series continued to gain traction, with the order inflow now exceeding current supply level, and we are scaling up our production to meet this demand.
- The full market impact of this refreshed product portfolio is expected in the end of FY 2027, and we are confident that these initiatives will further reinforce our competitive position.
- So today, a lot of exports are happening from Kubota, Japan to U.S., and around Japan, I think there's a tariff of 15%. And against that, if India comes at 18%, so even with the blended rate of... The metal tariff of 50%, the blended rate will be somewhere around 22%-23%, which in Japan today is about 18%. So it's a 4%-5% delta differential, which will come from India, but I think it will make a lot more sense to produce in India at a lower cost and still look at exporting to U.S. market.
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