Craftsman Automation reported a consolidated net profit of ₹150.55 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), marking a 116.3% year-on-year increase from ₹69.60 crore in Q1FY26. The significant profit surge was driven by a 36.3% rise in consolidated revenue from operations to ₹2,431.58 crore, reflecting robust order conversion and improved capacity utilization across its key business segments. This performance underscores the company's ability to leverage scale, with EBITDA margins stabilizing at 17% while net profit margins expanded from 4% in Q1FY26 to 6% in Q1FY27.

The unaudited financial results were reviewed by statutory auditors Sharp & Tannan and approved by the Board of Directors on July 29, 2026. The company published the results in The Hindu BusinessLine and Dinamani on July 30, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Additionally, the company released an investor presentation detailing its strategic roadmap and segment-wise performance under Regulation 30 and Regulation 46.

Financial Performance

Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹2,431.58 crore in Q1FY27, compared to ₹2,226.40 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4FY26) and ₹1,784.00 crore in Q1FY26. Other income contributed ₹23.08 crore, bringing total income to ₹2,454.66 crore. Total expenses were ₹2,254.26 crore, comprising cost of sales and services of ₹1,457.74 crore and employee benefits expense of ₹165.70 crore.

Profit before tax reached ₹201.02 crore, up from ₹93.71 crore in Q1FY26. After accounting for tax expenses of ₹50.47 crore (current tax ₹41.20 crore and deferred tax ₹9.27 crore), net profit for the period was ₹150.55 crore. Basic earnings per share (EPS) rose to ₹62.25 from ₹29.18 in the corresponding quarter last year. EBITDA grew by 51% YoY to ₹408 crore, demonstrating strong operating leverage.

Segment Analysis

The Aluminium Products segment remained the primary revenue driver, contributing ₹1,479.34 crore (60.8% of total revenue), up from ₹1,071.28 crore in Q1FY26. This segment delivered an EBIT of ₹150 crore, a 39% increase from ₹108 crore in Q1FY26. The Powertrain segment generated ₹622.55 crore in revenue with an EBIT of ₹114 crore, up from ₹76 crore YoY. Industrial & Engineering revenue grew to ₹329.69 crore from ₹216.31 crore, with segment results improving significantly to ₹30 crore from ₹5 crore, marking a 500% surge in profitability.

Strategic Developments

The Board approved setting up a new plant at Komaranapalli Village, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu (Hosur Unit - 3). The project aims to cater to incremental demand from automotive OEM customers in Southern India. Phase I requires an estimated investment of ₹100 crore, with Phase II estimated at ₹150 crore. Financing will be through term loans and internal accruals. The facility is expected to be commissioned within 6–8 months.

Additionally, the Board appointed Santosh Kumar Singh, Senior Vice President - Operations, as Senior Management Personnel effective July 29, 2026. Mr. Singh brings over three decades of experience in manufacturing and operations, including senior roles with Indian Railways.

What the Numbers Show

The disproportionate growth in net profit (116.3%) compared to revenue growth (36.3%) indicates significant operating leverage. This margin expansion is largely attributable to the Industrial & Engineering segment, where results jumped from ₹5 crore to ₹30 crore despite only a 53% increase in revenue. Furthermore, the absence of exceptional items in Q1FY27, compared to a loss of ₹8.24 crore in Q1FY26, provided a tailwind to the bottom line. The company also raised ₹2,000 crore via a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) during the quarter, with ₹912.08 crore remaining for future utilization towards debt repayment and corporate purposes.

Craftsman Automation has rescheduled its earnings conference call for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, moving the start time from 4:00 PM IST to 3:30 PM IST on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The company disclosed that all other logistical details, including dial-in numbers and registration links provided in the initial intimation dated July 10, 2026, remain unchanged. This adjustment allows investors and analysts to access management commentary on the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results at the revised time without altering the access mechanism.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shainshad Aduvanni, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Craftsman Automation Limited, signed the intimation dated July 28, 2026. The company requested both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited to disseminate this updated information on their respective websites to ensure timely access for shareholders and market participants.

Conference Call Details

Investors should note that while the start time has changed, the financial period under discussion remains the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company emphasized that no other aspects of the conference call arrangement have been modified from the original announcement.

The rescheduling follows an earlier intimation issued on July 10, 2026, which had originally set the conference call for 4:00 PM IST. By issuing this update on July 28, 2026, just two days before the event, Craftsman Automation ensures that market participants are aware of the slight shift in schedule while maintaining the integrity of the previously shared access credentials.