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Sundram Fasteners Ltd
| Audited Standalone Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ended March 31, 2026
Report Source
⬤30th Apr 26
Summary : Sundram Fasteners achieved record-breaking financial results, driven by strong domestic demand, operational efficiency, and strategic expansion into non-auto and global markets, despite global challenges.
Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights
Financial Disclosures
- Standalone FY26 Cost of materials consumed: Rs 2,321.91 crores; Employee benefits expense: Rs 391.25 crores; Finance costs: Rs 29.34 crores; Depreciation and amortisation expense: Rs 188.70 crores; Other expenses: Rs 1,998.69 crores.
- Consolidated FY26 Cost of materials consumed: Rs 2,545.48 crores; Employee benefits expense: Rs 584.96 crores; Finance costs: Rs 38.15 crores; Depreciation and amortisation expense: Rs 236.00 crores; Other expenses: Rs 2,222.73 crores.
- Standalone FY26 Revenue from operations: Rs 5,542.06 crores; Other income: Rs 70.09 crores.
- Consolidated FY26 Revenue from operations: Rs 6,288.82 crores; Other income: Rs 79.43 crores.
- Standalone FY26 Domestic sales: Rs 3,911.39 crores.
- Standalone FY26 Export sales: Rs 1,457.88 crores.
- Standalone FY26 Net cash from operating activities: Rs 705.12 crores; Net cash used in investing activities: Rs (319.26) crores; Net cash used in financing activities: Rs (348.72) crores.
- Consolidated FY26 Net cash from operating activities: Rs 837.04 crores; Net cash used in investing activities: Rs (360.35) crores; Net cash used in financing activities: Rs (436.17) crores.
- Standalone FY26 Total Assets: Rs 5,358.99 crores; Total Equity: Rs 4,055.08 crores; Total Liabilities: Rs 1,303.91 crores.
- Consolidated FY26 Total Assets: Rs 5,937.43 crores; Total Equity: Rs 4,297.75 crores; Total Liabilities: Rs 1,639.68 crores.
- Consolidated total income of Rs 6,368.25 crores vs Standalone total income of Rs 5,612.15 crores for FY26.
- Consolidated net profit of Rs 592.85 crores vs Standalone net profit of Rs 580.38 crores for FY26.
Corporate Overview
- World-class facilities in 3 countries.
- Expanded global footprint with new business wins across geographies.
- Subsidiaries in UK, USA, and Republic of China.
- Challenging global environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties.
- Broader industry sluggishness.
- Business largely dependent on applications in the automobile industry.
- Manufacture and sale of bolts and nuts, water and oil pumps, sintered products, cold extruded components, hot and warm forged parts, radiator caps and other parts.
- Products largely have applications in the automobile industry.
- Diversified product line with world-class facilities in 3 countries.
- Acquired cutting-edge technological competencies in forging, metal forming, machining, heat treatment, surface finishing and assembly.
- Performance reflects strong operational discipline and customer centricity.
- Achieved all-time high results despite challenging global environment and geopolitical uncertainties.
- Driven by robust domestic demand and improved efficiencies.
- Seeing strong momentum in non-auto segments (wind energy, aerospace, railways) with significant headroom for future growth.
- New business wins across geographies expanding global footprint.
- Uptick in North American Class 8 truck and ICE vehicle sales supported automotive growth.
- Strategic shift to direct OEM engagement enhanced margins and market access amid industry sluggishness.
- Supplier of choice to leading customers in the automotive and non-automotive segments worldwide.
- Strong momentum in non-auto segments like wind energy, aerospace, and railways.
- Uptick in North American Class 8 truck and ICE vehicle sales.
- Strategic shift to directly engage with OEMs outside India.
- The Company has only one reportable segment.
- Capacity expansion of existing lines of business and new projects.
- Incurred Rs 404.27 crores towards capital expenditure for capacity expansion of existing lines and new projects.
- Investments will enhance capability to meet customer demand in auto and non-auto segments.
Risk Factors
- Challenging global environment and geopolitical uncertainties.
- Broader industry sluggishness impacting automotive.
- Impact of new Labour Codes on employee benefits.
- Reliance on automotive industry for applications.
Key Drivers
- Record-breaking financial results across key metrics.
- Strong growth in domestic sales and non-auto segments.
- Strategic shift to direct OEM engagement.
- Significant capital expenditure for capacity expansion.
Auditor’s Report
- Unmodified opinion on standalone financial results.
- Unmodified review report on consolidated financial results.
- Standalone and consolidated quarterly results are balancing figures between audited full year and unaudited year-to-date figures.
Board Commentary
- Declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 4.25 per share (425%) for FY 2025-2026.
- Total dividend for FY 2025-26, including first interim, amounts to Rs 8.00 per share (800%).
- New Labour Codes resulted in an estimated one-time increase in provision for employee benefits of Rs. 13.11 crores (consolidated).
- New Labour Codes resulted in an estimated one-time increase in provision for employee benefits of Rs. 11.02 crores (standalone).
- Incurred Rs 404.27 crores towards capital expenditure for capacity expansion and new projects.
Corporate Governance
- Adheres to Code of Ethics issued by ICAI.
- Audit Committee reviewed and recommended financial results.
Management Discussion & Analysis
Future Strategy
- Strategic shift to directly engage with OEMs outside India.
- Capacity expansion of existing lines of business and new projects to meet customer demand.
Industry Overview
- Strong momentum in non-auto segments like wind energy, aerospace, and railways.
- Uptick in North American Class 8 truck and ICE vehicle sales.
- Broader industry sluggishness.
Macroeconomic Outlook
- Challenging global environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties.
Operational Focus Areas
- Stringent cost control measures.
- Improvement in operational efficiency.
Performance Drivers
- Robust domestic demand and improved efficiencies.
- Strong momentum in non-auto segments.
- New business wins across geographies.
- Strategic shift to directly engage with OEMs outside India.
- Stringent cost control measures and operational efficiency improvements.
Risk Control Measures
- Operational discipline and customer centricity.
- Stringent cost control measures and improved efficiencies.
- Monitoring developments on rules by regulatory authorities for New Labour Codes.
Critical Risks
- Challenging global environment and geopolitical uncertainties.
- Broader industry sluggishness impacting automotive sector.
- Impact of global COVID-19 pandemic on business environment.