Automotive Axles has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company recorded a 5.7% year-on-year increase in net profit to INR 1,643.75 million, compared to INR 1,555.35 million in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the year stood at INR 21,777.29 million, up from INR 20,775.38 million in FY25.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company posted a net profit of INR 539 million, a rise from INR 459.27 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenue for the quarter increased to INR 6,698.14 million from INR 5,683.44 million in Q4 FY25. EBITDA for the quarter came in at INR 825 million versus INR 626 million in the same period last year, with the EBITDA margin improving to 12.4% from 11.19% year-on-year.

The following table summarises the full-year financial performance:

Key quarterly metrics are presented below:

Management Commentary

Addressing analysts on May 20, 2026, management attributed the strong performance to robust market demand, with the commercial vehicle industry closing FY26 around 480,000 units, 16% above FY25. The company successfully converted demand into improved top and bottom lines. Capacity utilization for the quarter was over 90%. Management noted that while the market typically softens in Q1 and Q2, consistent demand is expected to continue.

Corporate Actions

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of INR 32 per share (320%) for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. The company has fixed Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as the record date for determining eligibility. The 45th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Automotive Axles Limited has notified its shareholders regarding the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority's (IEPFA) launch of the "Saksham Niveshak – Second 100 Days Campaign," scheduled from April 1, 2026 to July 9, 2026. The communication, issued on May 8, 2026, follows a directive from the IEPFA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), conveyed via email dated March 27, 2026. The initiative is designed to reach out to shareholders whose dividends remain unpaid or unclaimed and to prevent such amounts from being transferred to the IEPF.

About the Saksham Niveshak Campaign

The Saksham Niveshak – Second 100 Days Campaign is a nationwide investor awareness initiative aimed at facilitating the resolution of pending issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares transferred to the IEPF. The campaign also seeks to assist investors in updating their KYC and nomination details, and to enable them to claim their rightful entitlements. Automotive Axles Limited has proactively engaged with its shareholders to facilitate the claiming of unpaid or unclaimed dividends under this campaign.

Key Campaign Details

The following table summarises the key parameters of the campaign:

Mandatory KYC and Documentation Requirements

Pursuant to SEBI circulars dated May 17, 2023 and December 16, 2021, it is mandatory for all investors to update their PAN, KYC, nomination, bank details, contact details, and demat account linking (where applicable) to avoid freezing of folios and to ensure seamless processing of corporate benefits. Dividends on shares are payable only in electronic mode, meaning dividends will be credited directly to the bank accounts of shareholders.

Shareholders are requested to download and submit the following forms from the company's website or via the provided weblink:

• Form ISR-1: Duly filled and signed, with self-attested KYC documents
• Form ISR-2: Duly filled and signed, with banker's attestation of signature and original cancelled cheque (with name printed) or self-attested bank passbook/statement
• Form SH-13: For adding a nominee
• Form ISR-3: For shareholders who wish to opt out of nomination

Forms and related investor updates are available at: www.autoaxle.com/investorupdates

How Shareholders Can Submit Documents

The company has outlined separate processes for physical and demat shareholders. The following table provides submission details for physical shareholders:

Documents may be submitted via post/courier (physically signed, self-attested, and dated copies) or via email (sent from the shareholder's registered email ID with digitally signed documents; for joint holders, the first holder must sign all documents).

Shareholders holding shares in demat form who have not claimed their dividend can do so by updating or modifying their details with their respective depository participants.

Shareholder Action Steps

Automotive Axles Limited has outlined the following steps for shareholders whose unclaimed dividends and shares have been transferred to the IEPF:

• Visit the IEPF website www.iepf.gov.in to review the claim filing procedures
• Visit the company's website www.autoaxle.com/agm under the Investor Relations section for details of unclaimed dividends and shares transferred to the IEPF
• Contact the company at sec@autoaxle.com for any assistance or queries related to the campaign

The company has also hosted this information on its social media platforms to maximise shareholder outreach. The communication has been signed by Debadas Panda, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Automotive Axles Limited.