ZF Rane warranty provision may increase
The ₹230 crore provision for seat belt buckle recall may be inadequate; management will review by April-May 2026 and could require additional provisioning.
Rane · risk themes across the available quarters.
Bear-case history
The ₹230 crore provision for seat belt buckle recall may be inadequate; management will review by April-May 2026 and could require additional provisioning.
The defective plastic component was sourced from a small supplier (Micro Tech Polymer), making cost recovery improbable, as confirmed by management.
Rane Steering Systems continues to suffer from low-margin orders booked years ago, with margin improvement only expected from FY28.
Conscious inventory buildup has increased working capital; if not optimized, it could delay debt reduction targets.