Universal Autofoundry Reports Strong Growth in H1 FY26, Revenue Up 54% YoY

Universal Autofoundry Limited (UAL), a leading manufacturer of graded grey iron and ductile iron components, has reported robust financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026 (H1 FY26).

Financial Highlights

Revenue grew by 54% year-over-year to Rs 1,688.61 million in H1 FY26, compared to Rs 1,097.99 million in H1 FY25.
EBITDA increased by 86% to Rs 122.88 million, with EBITDA margin expanding to 7.3% from 6.0% in the same period last year.
Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by 145% to Rs 240.61 million, with PAT margin improving to 14.2% from 8.9% year-over-year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) for H1 FY26 stood at Rs 2.96, up from Rs 1.21 in H1 FY25.

Operational Performance

Production volume grew by 19% to 13,452 MT in H1 FY26.
Capacity utilization improved to 50% in Q2 FY26, up from 46% in Q1 FY26.
Export revenue increased by 24% year-over-year to Rs 274 million in H1 FY26.

Strategic Developments

UAL announced a 7-year strategic collaboration with Kranti Industries for integrated casting and machining operations, effective from January 1, 2026. This partnership is expected to enhance UAL's value proposition and expand its addressable market.

The company's new ferrous line (HPML Line) is now operational with a production capacity of 12,000 MT/year. Additionally, a 5MW solar power plant was commissioned in July 2025, which is anticipated to reduce power and fuel costs from Q3 FY26 onwards.

Market Segment Performance

The tractor segment showed strong performance during the peak season, while earthmoving equipment volumes remained soft. The company's diversified presence across various sectors including tractors, commercial vehicles, and other industrial applications has helped in maintaining growth momentum.

Management Commentary

Vimal Chand Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Universal Autofoundry, stated, "Our strong performance in H1 FY26 reflects the resilience of our business model and the successful execution of our growth strategies. The strategic collaboration with Kranti Industries and our investments in capacity expansion and renewable energy underscore our commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence."

Universal Autofoundry continues to strengthen its position in the auto components industry with its focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company's robust financial performance and strategic initiatives provide a solid foundation for future growth in the evolving automotive and industrial landscape.

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Universal Autofoundry Limited , a manufacturer of graded grey iron and S.G. (ductile) iron components, has reported its unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. The company's board meeting, held on November 11, 2025, also approved several key decisions, including a proposal for purchasing solar power from a third party.

Financial Performance

The company's financial results for Q2 FY2026 show a mixed trend:

Particulars (in lakhs)	Q2 FY2026	Q2 FY2025	H1 FY2026	H1 FY2025
Revenue from Operations	5,486.42	4,562.69	10,145.16	9,335.40
Total Income	5,536.81	5,010.95	10,248.50	9,388.90
Profit Before Tax	102.06	135.56	124.08	280.54
Profit After Tax	61.35	93.74	129.72	200.18
Earnings Per Share (Basic)	0.49	0.75	1.04	1.61

The company's revenue from operations in Q2 FY2026 increased to ₹5,486.42 lakhs, up from ₹4,562.69 lakhs in the same quarter of the previous year. However, the profit after tax for Q2 FY2026 decreased to ₹61.35 lakhs compared to ₹93.74 lakhs in Q2 FY2025.

Key Highlights

Solar Power Purchase: The board approved a proposal to purchase solar power from a third party.
Related Party Transactions: The board took note of related party transactions for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Internal Audit: The internal audit report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was recorded.
Investor Complaints: During the quarter, 4 investor complaints were received and resolved timely. As of November 11, 2025, no complaints were pending.
Trading Window: The trading window for directors, promoters, and designated persons will open 48 hours after the declaration of financial results.

Business Segment

Universal Autofoundry Limited continues to operate in a single business segment - manufacturing and sale of CI castings, as per the Indian Accounting Standard 108 on Segment Reporting.

Auditor's Review

M/s Goverdhan Agarwal & Co., Chartered Accountants, conducted a limited review of the financial results. Based on their review, they stated that nothing has come to their attention that causes them to believe that the financial statements are not prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and other recognized accounting practices and policies.

The company's performance in Q2 FY2026 demonstrates increased revenue despite a decrease in profit. The approval for solar power purchase suggests a move towards sustainable practices.