Lumax Auto Technologies Limited shareholders approved the company's strong financial performance for FY26 during its 45th Annual General Meeting held on August 26, 2026.

The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, saw members adopt the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders also approved a final dividend of ₹5.50 per equity share and the re-appointment of Managing Director Anmol Jain.

Financial Performance in FY26

The company reported significant growth across key financial metrics for FY26, driven by robust demand in passenger vehicles and strategic business transformations.

Consolidated revenue grew 34% year-on-year to ₹4,870 crore from ₹3,637 crore in the previous year. EBITDA expanded to ₹705 crore, with margins improving to a historic high of 14.5% compared to 14.2% last year. Profit after tax before minority interest increased to ₹337 crore from ₹229 crore.

Cash from operations stood at ₹396 crore, while the long-term debt-equity ratio improved to 0.37x. CRISIL upgraded the company's credit rating to AA with a Stable outlook during the year.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between revenue growth (34%) and profit after tax growth (47%) highlights improved operational leverage. With EBITDA margins expanding by 30 basis points to 14.5%, the company successfully translated top-line volume gains into disproportionate bottom-line improvements, indicating effective cost management and higher-margin product mix.

Strategic Developments

Managing Director Anmol Jain described FY26 as a "defining upshift" where the company transitioned from a traditional Tier-1 components manufacturer to a technology-led Tier-0.5 systems integrator. Key growth engines included:

• Advanced Plastics business, supported by presence in Mahindra & Mahindra's premium SUV and EV platforms
• Mechatronics vertical, the fastest-growing segment, with a new mega facility being commissioned at Manesar
• Alternate Fuels division via Greenfuel, which localized ferrule-less tubes and fittings for CNG vehicles
• Aftermarket business, which grew 15% through direct engagement with retailers

The company established SHIFT, a Smart Hub for Innovation and Future Trends in Bengaluru, focusing on software capabilities for mechatronics and telematics. A China Resource Centre was also set up in early calendar 2026 to access emerging automotive technology trends.

Corporate Actions

During the fiscal year and subsequent period, Lumax Auto Technologies executed several strategic portfolio optimizations:

• Merger of IAC International Automotive India Private Limited and Lumax Ancillary Limited with the holding company
• Sale of 50% equity stake in subsidiary Lumax Jopp Allied Technologies Private Limited to joint venture partner Jopp Holding GmbH
• Purchase of remaining 15.97% stake in Lumax FAE Technologies Private Limited

The Board outlined a mid-term vision of "20:20:20:20," aspiring to more than double the revenue base to over ₹10,000 crore by FY31 through organic growth and selective inorganic opportunities.

Meeting Proceedings

The AGM commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 12:13 pm. Vice Chairman Deepak Jain chaired the meeting in the absence of Chairman D K Jain due to illness. A total of 79 shareholders attended via video conferencing out of 60,757 shareholders on the cut-off date of August 20, 2026.

Shareholders approved special resolutions regarding material related party transactions with Lumax Industries Limited and ratification of cost auditor remuneration for FY27. The Company received one representation under Section 113 of the Companies Act, 2013, for equity shares held by promoters.

Lumax Auto Technologies reported a consolidated net profit of ₹986.37 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 92% from ₹539.96 lakh in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The surge in profitability was supported by a 33% year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue from operations, which reached ₹1,363.62 crore from ₹1,026.37 crore in Q1FY26. This performance underscores strong demand for its automotive components and effective cost management during the period.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on August 10, 2026, as recommended by the Audit Committee. The results were reviewed by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP, the statutory auditors, under Standard on Review Engagements (SRE) 2410. The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Highlights

The company's key financial metrics for the quarter reflect broad-based growth across revenue, profitability, and earnings per share, as detailed below:

Standalone net profit also grew significantly, rising 92% to ₹737.55 lakh from ₹384.42 lakh in Q1FY26. Standalone revenue from operations increased 36% to ₹1,009.25 crore. Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹12.71 on a consolidated basis, compared to ₹6.08 in the prior year period.

Order Book and Divisional Performance

Management highlighted a robust order book of ₹1,600 crore, providing healthy visibility for the business. Approximately 24% of this order book is expected to be executed in FY27, 56% in FY28, and the remaining 20% in FY29. The order book reflects traction across all product verticals, with Advanced Plastics contributing the largest share, followed by Mechatronics, Alternate Fuels, and Structures and Control systems.

The Advanced Plastics division recorded a strong 47% year-on-year growth, with revenue increasing from ₹525 crore to ₹769 crore. This segment commands approximately 60% of the division's share and maintains an order book of ₹787 crore. The Mechatronics segment delivered a 56% year-on-year increase, growing from ₹54 crore to ₹84 crore, backed by an order book of close to ₹500 crore. The Structures and Control Systems vertical reported 21% growth, rising from ₹180 crore to ₹220 crore, while the Alternate Fuels business grew 17% from ₹95 crore to ₹111 crore. The Aftermarket segment showed modest 6% growth from ₹98 crore to ₹104 crore, impacted by a dip in non-lighting product categories.

Margin Resilience and Cost Management

Despite commodity inflation, with plastics rising 30-40% and electronics increasing by over 30-50%, Lumax Auto Technologies sustained its EBITDA margins at 15.1%, an expansion of 190 basis points. Management attributed this resilience to back-to-back raw material arrangements with OEMs, allowing for realization of inflationary costs within the same quarter for 80-90% of the portfolio. Additionally, the low footprint of electronics in the overall revenue mix (6-7%) helped mitigate the impact of higher electronic component costs.

The Greenfuel Energy division reported EBITDA margins of 23% in Q1FY27, which included a one-off tooling revenue impact of ₹3 crore (approximately 3% of margins). Excluding this exceptional item, normalized operational EBITDA margins stood at around 20%. Management expects these margins to remain in the 19-20% range going forward.

Management Guidance and Long-Term Targets

Despite the strong Q1 performance, Lumax Auto Technologies has maintained its existing guidance for FY27, aiming to sustain the 15.1% EBITDA margins achieved in Q1 for the full year. Over the longer term, the company has outlined an ambitious growth roadmap, targeting a 20% revenue growth rate from 2025 to 2031. The company is also targeting a 20% EBITDA margin over a 5-7 year horizon and revenues exceeding INR 10,000 crores by FY31.

Strategic Expansion

The Board approved the establishment of a new manufacturing plant for the Intelligent Ambient Comfort (IAC) Division at Chakan, Maharashtra. The project carries a capital outlay of approximately ₹156.23 crore and is funded through internal accruals. It is designed to cater to new orders received from Mahindra & Mahindra. Upon commissioning, the plant is expected to achieve a peak annualized turnover of around ₹440 crore. The facility will be commissioned in two phases: Phase 1 by Q4FY27 and Phase 2 by Q1FY28.

Additionally, the mega Mechatronics plant in Manesar, Haryana, is expected to be commissioned by Q3FY27, consolidating four entities under one roof to optimize resources. In the Alternate Fuels segment, Greenfuel Energy has onboarded Mahindra as a new customer for its passenger vehicle CNG delivery systems, leading to plans for a new facility in Nashik. The Board also authorized corporate guarantees up to ₹8 crore for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lumax FAE Technologies Private Limited.

Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation

As of June 2026, the company maintained free cash reserves of ₹415 crore and long-term debt of ₹508 crore, resulting in a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Capital expenditure during Q1FY27 was ₹23 crore, with full-year guidance set at ₹300 crore. Management indicated that the majority of capex will be funded through internal accruals, with debt utilized only for specific JV or subsidiary requirements.

What the Numbers Show

The disproportionate growth in net profit (92%) relative to revenue growth (33%) indicates improved operational leverage. While total expenses rose to ₹12,467.32 crore from ₹9,630.21 crore, the expansion in operating profit before tax was more pronounced, rising 78% to ₹13,204.63 crore. This suggests that fixed costs were spread over a larger revenue base, enhancing margins. The absence of exceptional items in the current quarter, unlike the prior year which saw impacts from labour code changes, also contributes to a cleaner comparison of operational efficiency. Furthermore, the minority interest share in PAT stabilized at 12% following strategic consolidations, a level management expects to persist between 11-13% given the current subsidiary structure.

Corporate Actions

Comparative figures for Q1FY26 have been restated following the amalgamation of two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Lumax Ancillary Limited and IAC International Automotive India Private Limited, with the holding company. These mergers were accounted for using the Pooling of Interest method under Ind AS 103, as approved by the National Company Law Tribunal. Furthermore, Lumax Jopp Allied Technologies Private Limited ceased to be a subsidiary in the current quarter following the sale of its entire equity stake to Jopp Holding GmbH, Germany, with its results consolidated only up to June 29, 2026.