Craftsman Automation Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with the stock exchanges. The report outlines the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, highlighting a focus on occupational safety, energy efficiency, and stakeholder engagement. The company reported zero fatalities across its operations for the year and maintained full compliance with applicable environmental laws.

Operational and Financial Overview

The company operates 20 plants and 3 offices nationally, serving 28 states and 8 union territories in India alongside 22 international markets. Exports contributed 5.6% to the total turnover. For the financial year, the reported turnover was ₹4,81,808 lakhs, and the net worth stood at ₹2,95,608 lakhs. Craftsman Automation's workforce comprised 1,108 permanent employees and 2,115 permanent workers, with women representing 3.52% of the total employee strength.

Environmental Performance

Craftsman Automation reported a total energy consumption of 8,84,307.57 GJ for FY26, with renewable sources accounting for 4,06,565.89 GJ. The company achieved a 46% share of renewable energy in total electricity consumption through rooftop solar and green power sourcing. Total Scope 1 emissions were 39,563.44 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, while Scope 2 emissions were 77,201.74 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The combined emission intensity per rupee of turnover improved to 0.24 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent per ₹lakh from 0.32 in the previous year.

Water withdrawal totaled 3,64,830.29 kilolitres, with consumption at 2,54,018.96 kilolitres. The company generated 74,454.29 metric tonnes of waste, of which 73,103.07 metric tonnes were recycled. TUV India Private Limited provided reasonable assurance on the energy, water, and GHG emissions data.

Social and Governance Metrics

The company recorded zero instances of sexual harassment, child labour, or forced labour. Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) stood at 0.134 for employees and 0.12 for workers. Craftsman Automation spent 0.88% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures. The Board of Directors provides oversight on sustainability matters, supported by the Risk Management Committee and the CSR Committee.

The report confirms that no fines or penalties were paid to regulators during the financial year. The company continues to pursue ESG targets, including 100% ESG due diligence of critical suppliers by FY 2029–30.

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Craftsman Automation Limited has submitted its Annual Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, reporting a strong improvement across both standalone and consolidated financial metrics. The Coimbatore-based precision engineering company, which operates across Automotive Powertrain, Aluminium Products, and Industrial & Engineering segments, posted significant year-on-year growth in revenue and profitability, driven by record automobile industry volumes and expanding subsidiary operations.

Financial Highlights: Standalone Performance

On a standalone basis, Craftsman Automation delivered a notable improvement in all key financial parameters for FY 2025-26. The following table summarises the standalone financial performance:

Standalone turnover grew by 25% to ₹4,81,808 Lakhs, with PBT at ₹30,098 Lakhs and PAT at ₹22,147 Lakhs. Basic and diluted earnings per share stood at ₹92.84 for the year ended 31st March, 2026.

Financial Highlights: Consolidated Performance

The consolidated financial statements, which include results from all wholly owned subsidiaries and a joint venture, reflect the expanded scale of the group following strategic acquisitions in recent years. The table below presents the consolidated performance:

Consolidated basic and diluted earnings per share stood at ₹160.96 for FY 2025-26. The paid-up share capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2026 was ₹11,92,77,915 divided into 2,38,55,583 equity shares of ₹5 each fully paid up.

Segment-Wise Performance

The company's three core business segments all reported revenue growth during FY 2025-26. The table below presents standalone segment-wise sales and EBIT margins:

The Automotive Powertrain segment continues to benefit from strong OEM relationships across M&HCV, tractor, passenger vehicle, and off-highway segments. The Aluminium Products segment expanded its footprint through the strategic inclusion of DR Axion India Limited and Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Limited. The Industrial & Engineering segment secured large orders from pharma, automotive, and cold chain industries, broadening its sectoral exposure.

Subsidiary Performance

The consolidated financial statements include results from multiple wholly owned subsidiaries. Key highlights are presented below:

Carl Stahl Craftsman Enterprises Private Limited, the joint venture in which the company holds a 30% stake, posted a turnover of ₹90.30 Crores in FY 2025-26 against ₹78.36 Crores in FY 2024-25, with profit of ₹3.74 Crores compared to ₹3.33 Crores.

Key Corporate Developments

During FY 2025-26, DR Axion India Limited acquired 100% of the paid-up equity share capital of Suprash Developers Private Limited for a total consideration of ₹1,45,84,69,800, with effect from 20th December, 2025. Consequently, both Suprash and its wholly owned subsidiary Srikara Technologies Private Limited became step-down subsidiaries of Craftsman Automation. Additionally, the Board of Directors of Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Limited approved the conversion of 13,53,80,000 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares and 37,60,00,000 Optionally Convertible Debentures of face value ₹10 each into equity shares of Sunbeam.

Dividend and Credit Rating

The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 7th May, 2026 recommended a final dividend of ₹11.25 (Rupees Eleven and Twenty-Five Paisa) per equity share, being 225% on the face value of ₹5 each, for FY 2025-26. The total cash outflow, if approved by shareholders at the 40th AGM scheduled for 23rd July, 2026, would be ₹26.84 Crores. During the year, CRISIL Ratings Limited reaffirmed the credit rating for long-term loan facilities at AA-/Stable and for short-term loan facilities at A1+, vide letters dated 12th December, 2025 and 20th March, 2026.

Key Financial Ratios

The company's key standalone financial ratios for FY 2025-26 reflect improved profitability and operational efficiency:

As on 31st March, 2026, the company employed 3,040 permanent employees and workmen. Foreign exchange earnings for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹260.09 Crores, while foreign exchange outgo was ₹984.23 Crores. The company's CSR obligation for FY 2025-26 was ₹485.98 Lakhs, with ₹209.32 Lakhs spent during the year and ₹276.68 Lakhs transferred to the Unspent CSR Account on 29th April, 2026 for ongoing infrastructure projects.