Bosch Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Bosch Limited reported Q1 FY27 revenue from operations of INR58,419 million, up 22% year-on-year and 5% sequentially, driven by growth in Power Solutions and 2-wheeler Powersports segments. EBITDA for the quarter was INR8,180 million, up 28% year-on-year and 4.7% sequentially, while profit after tax declined 37.1% year-on-year due to a prior-year exceptional item from the sale of the Building Technologies video solutions business. Management also discussed the completed acquisition of Bosch Chassis Systems, progress on JVs with TACO and TSF Group, and outlook across its Power Solutions, 2-wheeler, aftermarket and power tools divisions.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations: INR58,419 million (April-June '26 (Q1 FY27))
p. 4
“Quarter-on-quarter, revenue from operations in April-June '26 stood at INR58,419 million, which grew by 22% over April-June '25.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth QoQ: 5% (April-June '26 vs Jan-March '26)
p. 4
“Likewise, the revenue for the period April-June '26 grew by 5% over April -- Jan-March '26 from INR55,657 million to INR58,419 million.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR8,180 million (April-June '26 (Q1 FY27))
p. 5
“The EBITDA for April-June '26 was INR8,180 million, which grew by 28% over the same quarter of previous year.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA sequential growth: 4.7% (April-June '26 vs Jan-March '26)
p. 5
“EBITDA for period April-June '26 was INR8,180 million as compared to INR7,816 million in Jan-March '26, which grew by 4.7%.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR7,018 million (April-June '26 (Q1 FY27))
p. 5
“The profit after tax for 3 months ending June '26 stood at INR7,018 million, which is a growth of 23.4% over sequential quarter.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax growth YoY: decline of 37.1% (April-June '26 vs April-June '25)
p. 5
“The profit after tax for April-June '26 declined by 37.1% over the same quarter of previous year.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mobility business growth YoY: 25.7% (April-June '26 vs April-June '25)
p. 4
“Quarter-on-quarter, the mobility business has grown 25.7% in April-June '26 as compared to April-June '25, driven mainly from the Power Solutions business, which grew by 29%, mainly on account of growth in passenger cars and off-highway segments.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
2-wheeler business growth YoY: 41.4% (April-June '26 vs April-June '25)
p. 4
“The 2-wheeler business grew by 41.4%, mainly on account of growth in value-added EMS products, increased sales to premium motorcycle platforms and steady demand from major domestic OEMs.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mobility aftermarket growth YoY: 9.6% (April-June '26 vs April-June '25)
p. 4
“The mobility aftermarket recorded a growth of 9.6%, driven by strategic price positioning and rollout of new schemes for key product categories, including lubricants and spark plugs.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export share of revenue: 8%, 8.5% (current)
p. 10
“We are probably at 8% now, if I'm not wrong, 8%, 8.5%.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Industry growth next quarter — 8% growth · next quarter
stated conditionally by Guruprasad Mudlapur
p. 4
“Next quarter, we expect a resilient 8% growth driven by festive demand, stronger rural cash flows and ongoing infrastructure activity.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin
stated as an aspiration by Guruprasad Mudlapur
p. 7
“So overall, I would say we are on an upward trend, and we would say that we will sustain this.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Localization content — coming quarters
stated firmly by Guruprasad Mudlapur
p. 7
“And we will continue to go in this path and continue to increase our localization content.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export revenue share — next few years
stated as an aspiration by Guruprasad Mudlapur
p. 10
“And over the next few years, our aim is to continuously increase this number.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
e-axles JV revenue — late next year
stated firmly by Guruprasad Mudlapur
p. 11
“And the e-axles JV, revenue should be coming out of the JV by late next year.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CV ADAS regulation — October of next year
stated firmly by Guruprasad Mudlapur
p. 8
“We also have the CV ADAS coming up in October of next year.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Product mix favorability — FY27
stated firmly by Guruprasad Mudlapur
p. 11
“No, I think it is quite favorable through the year.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said the independent aftermarket business grew robustly on lubricants, batteries, spark plugs, braking systems and rotating machines, aided by workshop program expansion and new product launches, and expects sustained growth.
Answered by Guruprasad Mudlapur
Asked by Pramod Amthe: How sustainable is the aftermarket growth momentum and what has changed strategically?
p. 6
“So overall, the aftermarket portfolio is much, much stronger now. And our approach to market, which is even more significant, has started to produce results.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed margin improvement to operational excellence, increased localization, favorable volume growth, productivity gains and favorable product mix, saying the trend is upward and sustainable.
Answered by Guruprasad Mudlapur
Asked by Pramod Amthe: How sticky are the recent 14% EBITDA margins and are there one-offs?
p. 6
“So I think we have done quite a few things over the last several years, maybe at least 2 years or so, consistently, which has led to a sustained improvement in our margins.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed market share gains through new product introductions to new OEMs.
Answered by Guruprasad Mudlapur
Asked by Ronak Mehta: Did Bosch gain market share in the 2-wheeler segment by supplying to premium platforms?
p. 9
“We've gained market share, yes. There are some new products introduced to new OEMs. So we've gained market share.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there is no goodwill or amortization impact and expects minimal cost synergies, viewing the deal mainly as a strategic portfolio addition.
Answered by Guruprasad Mudlapur
Asked: Is there goodwill or amortization expense from the Bosch Chassis acquisition, and what are the cost/revenue synergies?
p. 9
“Yes. So the Chassis Systems business, which we've acquired was a Bosch sister company. And in terms of synergy effects, we see very minimal improvements in costs and synergy effects.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said both JVs are in the final stages of merger control clearances, with the TACO e-axles JV based in Nashik and the TSF air systems JV in Chennai, and revenue from the e-axles JV expected late next year.
Answered by Guruprasad Mudlapur
Asked by Vedant: What is the status of the Wheel and Brakes India and TACO JVs and when will revenue begin?
p. 11
“The JVs are in the process of getting set up. The JV with -- or both JVs are in the final stages of merger controls, which are ongoing.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the company outperformed market volume growth by a few percentage points.
Answered by Guruprasad Mudlapur
Asked by Anand Chandrasekar: How much of revenue growth is from volume versus content per vehicle/product mix?
p. 11
“So I would say we have outperformed the volume growth in the market by a few percentage points.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Monsoon variability, potential El Nino effect and geopolitical tensions as downside risks to demand
p. 4
“However, monsoon variability, potential El Nino effect and geopolitical tensions remain key downside risks.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volatile and externally-oriented commodity and sourcing environment
p. 12
“So it's a pretty volatile environment at this point of time. We have some impact. We have contained some impact.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Geopolitical disruptions in West Asia affecting the automotive industry
p. 3
“The Indian automotive industry concluded Q1 FY27 on a resilient note, despite the geopolitical disruptions in West Asia, supported by strong domestic demand, lower GST rates and a favourable base effect compared to Q1 FY26.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uneven monsoon affecting tractor demand
p. 4
“The tractor demand remained resilient despite concerns over an uneven monsoon across parts of the country, supported by healthy farm cash flows from a strong Rabi harvest and pre-Kharif farm activities.”
Guruprasad Mudlapur, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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