Rico Auto Industries Limited has closed its trading window for dealing in the company's securities effective July 1, 2026. The restriction will remain in effect until 48 hours after the financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, are declared. This measure is implemented in compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

The company stated that the date of the board meeting, where the financial results will be approved, will be communicated in due course. Consequently, the end date for the trading window closure is subject to the finalization of this board meeting schedule.

All promoters, directors, connected persons, designated persons of the company, and their immediate relatives are advised not to trade in the securities of Rico Auto Industries during this specified period. The intimation was formally signed by Ruchika Gupta, Company Secretary, on June 12, 2026.

Rico Auto Industries achieved its highest-ever annual revenue of INR2,477 crores in FY26, a 12% increase from the previous year, driven by robust domestic and export demand. The company’s net profit (PAT) for the year stood at INR52.4 crores, compared to INR19.2 crores in the previous year. Management expressed optimism for FY27, targeting a revenue crossing INR3,000 crores and improved margins supported by new program ramp-ups and customer negotiations.

Financial Performance

Consolidated revenue for Q4 FY26 stood at INR677 crores, including exports of INR102 crores. EBITDA for the quarter was INR47.8 crores with a margin of 7.1%, while PAT was INR6.9 crores. For the full year, EBITDA reached INR223 crores with a margin of 9%. The company noted non-recurring impacts of INR11 crores due to the Labour Code and INR19 crores from raw material lag settlement, which affected profitability. Excluding these, the adjusted EBITDA margin for FY26 was 10.25%.

Operational Highlights and Outlook

The aluminum business contributed 88% of total revenue at INR2,155 crores, while the ferrous business contributed 12% at INR322 crores. Exports constituted 16% of total revenue, up from 15% in the previous year. The company has secured new orders worth approximately INR2,500 crores over a program life of 5 years. Management expects exports to grow by 32% in FY27, primarily to the U.S. and Germany.

Strategic Initiatives

The company is expanding its Hosur facility, expected to become operational from September 2026, catering to hybrid and EV programs. It received approval for a subsidy of around INR39 crores from the Tamil Nadu government. Additionally, Rico Auto is targeting INR100 crores in revenue from the railway segment and INR50 crores from defense in FY27. The company is also renegotiating raw material settlement cycles with customers, with 75% by value already accepting monthly settlements.