CEAT Reports 26% Rise in Q3 FY26 Consolidated Revenue
On a standalone basis, CEAT’s revenue rose 20% year-on-year to ₹3,957 crore.
CEAT Limited on Monday reported a 26% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to ₹4,157 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, supported by growth across business segments .
The RPG Group company posted an EBITDA margin of 13.66% during the quarter, while net profit stood at ₹155 crore on a consolidated basis .
On a standalone basis, CEAT’s revenue rose 20% year-on-year to ₹3,957 crore. The company reported an EBITDA margin of 14.08% and a net profit of ₹192 crore for the quarter .
Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEAT Limited, said that the quarter was supported by revenue growth across segments. He added that a reduction in GST rates improved sentiment in the domestic market, while certain opportunities emerged in international markets. The company expects the current momentum to continue into the next quarter and through the end of the financial year .
Chief Financial Officer Kumar Subbiah said that higher revenue helped improve operating leverage, leading to better operating margins. He noted that stable commodity prices supported gross margins during the quarter. The company also recognised a provision of ₹58 crore in Q3 related to the impact of new labour codes.
Subbiah added that CEAT continued capital expenditure to support growth, largely funded through internal accruals. As a result, the company’s debt levels remained broadly unchanged compared to the previous quarter .
CEAT, established in 1958, manufactures tyres across categories including two- and three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and off-highway vehicles, with operations serving both domestic and international markets .
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19 Jan 2026
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