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Automotive Axles Ltd

| Quarterly Financial Results Q3 FY 2025-26

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

Report Source

4th Feb 26

Summary : Automotive Axles Limited reported unaudited Q3/9M FY26 results, appointed an interim CFO, and made changes to its Senior Management Personnel, while also disclosing an exceptional item related to new Labour Codes.

Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights

Financial Disclosures

  1. Cost of raw materials consumed (Q3 FY26: INR 3,852.19 Million).
  2. Employee benefits expense (Q3 FY26: INR 400.79 Million).
  3. Other expenses (Q3 FY26: INR 816.86 Million).
  4. Revenue from operations for Q3 FY26: INR 5,622.94 Million.
  5. Revenue from operations for 9M FY26: INR 15,134.30 Million.
  6. Standalone (no subsidiaries/associates/JVs).

Corporate Overview

  1. India (Regd. Office & Mysuru Unit: Hootagalli Industrial Area, Mysuru, Karnataka).
  2. Impact of new Labour Codes leading to increased employee benefit liabilities.
  3. Manufacturer of Automotive Components.
  4. Professional and compliant, focusing on regulatory disclosures and financial reporting.
  5. Automotive Components (single reportable segment).

Risk Factors

  1. New labor codes increase liabilities.
  2. Uncertainty in employee benefit costs.
  3. Senior management changes impact operations.
  4. Regulatory compliance burden.

Key Drivers

  1. Experienced CFO appointment strengthens finance.
  2. New IT leader drives digitalization.
  3. Strategic sourcing improves supply chain.
  4. Focus on operational excellence.

Auditor’s Report

  1. Unmodified review conclusion (no material misstatement found).

Board Commentary

  1. Appointment of Mr. Raman K as Interim CFO.
  2. Cessation of Mr. Kushalappa Poovaiah Napanda and Mr. K Prabhu Kuppannan from SMP.
  3. Appointment of Mr. B Vishwas and Mr. C Jagadish Chaluvachar to SMP.
  4. Increased gratuity and leave liability due to new Labour Codes.
  5. Compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
  6. Impact of new Labour Codes (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020).

Corporate Governance

  1. Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee recommended CFO appointment.

Management Discussion & Analysis

Future Strategy

  1. Monitoring developments pertaining to Labour Codes and evaluating future impact on employee benefits.

Macroeconomic Outlook

  1. Government of India notified new Labour Codes, impacting employee benefits.

Operational Focus Areas

  1. Ensuring compliance with new Labour Codes.
  2. Selecting a permanent Chief Financial Officer.

Risk Control Measures

  1. Company is monitoring developments and will evaluate impact in ensuing quarters.

Critical Risks

  1. Uncertainty regarding the full impact of new Labour Codes on employee benefit liabilities.