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Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd

| Standalone Statement of Profit & Loss for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026

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30th Apr 26

Summary : Sona Comstar reports strong FY26 results, approves dividend, and expands globally through strategic investments and acquisitions.

Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights

Financial Disclosures

  1. Standalone Cost of materials consumed: Rs. 19,779.88 million for FY 2025-26.
  2. Standalone Employee benefits expense: Rs. 3,469.15 million for FY 2025-26.
  3. Standalone Finance costs: Rs. 187.39 million for FY 2025-26.
  4. Standalone Depreciation and amortisation expense: Rs. 2,599.40 million for FY 2025-26.
  5. Consolidated Cost of materials consumed: Rs. 21,419.57 million for FY 2025-26.
  6. Consolidated Employee benefits expense: Rs. 4,341.81 million for FY 2025-26.
  7. Consolidated Finance costs: Rs. 234.83 million for FY 2025-26.
  8. Consolidated Depreciation and amortisation expense: Rs. 2,877.37 million for FY 2025-26.
  9. Standalone Revenue from operations: Rs. 41,236.74 million for FY 2025-26.
  10. Consolidated Revenue from operations: Rs. 44,494.60 million for FY 2025-26.
  11. Standalone Net cash flow from operating activities: Rs. 6,145.89 million for FY 2025-26.
  12. Standalone Net cash used in investing activities: Rs. (15,406.99) million for FY 2025-26.
  13. Standalone Net cash flow from financing activities: Rs. (32.10) million for FY 2025-26.
  14. Consolidated Net cash flow from operating activities: Rs. 6,590.62 million for FY 2025-26.
  15. Consolidated Net cash used in investing activities: Rs. (15,712.19) million for FY 2025-26.
  16. Consolidated Net cash flow from financing activities: Rs. (9.89) million for FY 2025-26.
  17. Corporate guarantee for SONA BLW Mexico is a contingent liability.
  18. Standalone Total assets: Rs. 69,764.41 million as of March 31, 2026.
  19. Standalone Total equity: Rs. 58,414.99 million as of March 31, 2026.
  20. Consolidated Total assets: Rs. 74,638.63 million as of March 31, 2026.
  21. Consolidated Total equity: Rs. 61,321.65 million as of March 31, 2026.
  22. SONA BLW Mexico is a wholly owned subsidiary and related party.
  23. Both standalone and consolidated financial results are presented and audited.

Corporate Overview

  1. India
  2. Mexico (SONA BLW eDRIVE Mexicana, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.)
  3. Subsidiaries located outside India
  4. Statutory impact of new Labour Codes increasing gratuity and leave liability.
  5. Mobility components, systems and sub-systems
  6. Automotive Components (SONA BLW Mexico)
  7. Captive power generation projects (Seeyel Renewables Private Limited)
  8. Formal, informative, and factual regarding board decisions and financial results.
  9. Investment of USD 6 million in SONA BLW eDRIVE Mexicana, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. for capex, operational expenditure, and working capital.
  10. Corporate guarantee up to USD 10 million for SONA BLW Mexico's borrowing facilities.
  11. Investment of INR 8.30 million to acquire 27.64% equity in Seeyel Renewables Private Limited for a captive solar power plant in Chennai.
  12. Acquisition of Railway Business of Escorts Kubota Limited for Rs. 16,426.32 million.
  13. Acquisition of 54% share capital and voting rights in NOVELIC for Euro 40.097 million (Rs. 3,577.97 million).

Risk Factors

  1. Contingent liability from Mexico subsidiary guarantee.
  2. Increased costs due to new Labour Codes.
  3. Pre-revenue stage of Mexico operations.
  4. Reliance on other auditors for subsidiaries.

Key Drivers

  1. Investing in Mexico for automotive growth.
  2. Expanding into captive solar power generation.
  3. Strategic acquisitions for business diversification.
  4. Strong financial results and dividend payout.

Auditor’s Report

  1. Unmodified opinion on Standalone Annual Financial Results.
  2. Unmodified opinion on Consolidated Annual Financial Results.

Board Commentary

  1. Recommended a Final Dividend of Rs. 1.80 per equity share for FY 2025-26.
  2. Interim dividend of Rs. 1.60 per equity share declared and paid during the year.
  3. Corporate guarantee for SONA BLW Mexico is a contingent liability for the Company.
  4. Impact of new Labour Codes on gratuity and leave liability, presented as exceptional items.
  5. Investment of USD 6 million in SONA BLW eDRIVE Mexicana, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.
  6. Corporate guarantee of up to USD 10 million for SONA BLW Mexico's borrowing facilities.
  7. Investment of INR 8.30 million in Seeyel Renewables Private Limited for a captive solar power plant.
  8. Acquisition of Railway Business of Escorts Kubota Limited for Rs. 16,426.32 million.
  9. Acquisition of 54% share capital and voting rights in NOVELIC for Euro 40.097 million.

Corporate Governance

  1. Audit Committee reviewed and approved financial results.
  2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) approved ESOP and Share Plan.

Management Discussion & Analysis

Future Strategy

  1. Expanding international presence and manufacturing capabilities (Mexico).
  2. Diversifying into renewable energy generation for captive consumption.
  3. Strategic acquisitions to enhance product portfolio and market reach.

Operational Focus Areas

  1. Meeting capex, operational expenses, and working capital for new Mexican subsidiary.
  2. Setting up and operating captive power generation projects.

Performance Drivers

  1. Strategic investments in new geographies (Mexico) and renewable energy (solar power).
  2. Acquisitions expanding business lines (Railway Business, NOVELIC).

Critical Risks

  1. Contingent liability arising from corporate guarantee for SONA BLW Mexico.
  2. Financial impact from new Labour Codes on employee benefits.
  3. SONA BLW Mexico is in a pre-revenue stage, operations starting FY 2026-27.