Auto component manufacturer Bharat Seats Ltd reported a strong set of earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), with robust year-on-year growth in revenue and profit. The company’s consolidated net profit rose 39% YoY to ₹9.2 crore, up from ₹6.6 crore reported in the same quarter last year.
Q1 FY26 Financial Highlights (YoY):
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Net Profit: ₹9.2 crore vs ₹6.6 crore (↑39%)
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Revenue from Operations: ₹427.1 crore vs ₹298.9 crore (↑43%)
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Total Income: ₹428.1 crore vs ₹299.8 crore
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EBITDA (est.): ~₹32.4 crore (based on operating margin analysis)
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Profit Before Tax: ₹12.3 crore vs ₹8.9 crore
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Total Expenses: ₹415.8 crore vs ₹290.9 crore
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Tax Expense: ₹3.2 crore vs ₹2.3 crore
The company attributed the performance to a strong rebound in demand from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tighter cost control, and scale advantages on material and employee cost metrics. Raw material costs rose in line with higher volumes, but margin expansion was evident on a sequential basis.
Sequential Performance (vs Q4 FY25):
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Revenue from Operations: Up 8.7% from ₹392.9 crore
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Net Profit: Down from ₹11.4 crore in Q4 due to higher raw material and employee expenses
Bharat Seats manufactures seating systems and interior components for key clients including Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motorcycles. With the auto sector in an uptrend and electric vehicle adoption rising, the company is expected to benefit from diversified product demand and localisation focus.
