Lubricants JV revenue target of ₹500 crore in 5-6 years
The SK Move JV aims to achieve ₹500 crore revenue within 5-6 years, starting commercialization in FY27 with significant numbers by FY28.
Gabriel India · forward-looking guidance across the available source record.
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The SK Move JV aims to achieve ₹500 crore revenue within 5-6 years, starting commercialization in FY27 with significant numbers by FY28.
Management reiterated the aspiration to achieve double-digit EBITDA margins over the next couple of years, despite near-term pressure from MMA acquisition.
The MMA business is expected to achieve positive PBT by the end of the current fiscal year, with margins eventually aligning with Gabriel's average.
Capital expenditure for FY26 is anticipated to be around ₹150 crore, potentially reaching ₹180 crore if asset upgrades are required.
First order from Hero MotoCorp will start production by end of Q1 or start of Q2 FY27, with additional models under discussion.
Three variants of TVS-type sunroof for Hyundai will start production by December 2027, with annual revenue potential of ₹120 crore.
Management targets increasing sunroof localization from current 33% to 60% by end of FY27 to improve margins.
With new wins, the second sunroof line (currently idle) is expected to achieve 60-70% utilization moving forward.
Gabriel remains the automotive growth engine for the group, targeting ₹50,000 crore revenue by 2030, with progress on track.
Management guided standalone capex between ₹160-190 crore for FY27, in line with FY26 spend of ~₹190 crore.
Sunroof business EBITDA margin at capital level is expected to remain in the 12-14% range.
Janatics factory construction expected to complete by September 2026, with commercial production starting in Q3 or Q4 of FY27.