Varroc reduced its net debt by ₹300.2 crore during the quarter.
07 Aug 2025 | 2336 Views | By Arunima Pal
Varroc Engineering Ltd. reported a 54% year-on-year increase in its profit before tax (PBT) from continued operations (before exceptional items and joint venture profit) at ₹82.2 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹53.4 crore in Q1 FY25. The PBT margin improved to 4.1% of revenue from 2.8% a year ago.
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Varroc Engineering Ltd. reported a 54% year-on-year increase in its profit before tax (PBT) from continued operations (before exceptional items and joint venture profit) at ₹82.2 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹53.4 crore in Q1 FY25. The PBT margin improved to 4.1% of revenue from 2.8% a year ago.
Consolidated revenue from operations grew 6.8% YoY to ₹2,027.6 crore during the quarter. Revenue from Indian operations rose 7.2% YoY. The company’s EBITDA margin stood at 9.5%, up from 9.1% in the corresponding quarter last year.
Varroc reduced its net debt by ₹300.2 crore during the quarter, bringing its net debt to ₹447.8 crore and net debt-to-equity ratio below 0.3x. The company also secured new business wins with peak annualized revenues of ₹290.5 crore.
The company attributed increased employee costs to investments in overseas R&D centres supporting its four-wheeler lighting and electronics business. It highlighted continued focus on revenue growth, gross margin improvement, cost control, and capex optimization.
Despite near-term supply challenges in the electric vehicle segment due to rare-earth magnet shortages, Varroc said it is leveraging supplier partnerships and alternative solutions through its R&D capabilities to mitigate the impact.
Varroc Engineering Ltd. is a global tier-1 automotive component manufacturer headquartered in India. The company designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of products, including lighting systems, electronic components, body parts, and powertrain solutions. It serves major OEMs across the two-wheeler, three-wheeler, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway segments. The company has 37 manufacturing facilities and 7 R&D centres worldwide, employing over 6,100 people, including more than 750 engineers. Varroc’s operations span multiple geographies, supporting both ICE and electric mobility solutions.