Schaeffler India Q1 Revenue Jumps 18.8% To ₹2,507 Cr; Margins Steady

CW Bureau ·

Schaeffler India Ltd, the motion technology company, reported revenue from operations of ₹2,507 crore for the March quarter of CY2026, marking an 18.8% year-on-year growth. On a sequential basis, revenue declined 5.1% compared to the preceding quarter. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹319 crore, translating into a net profit margin of 12.8%.

Profitability trends
Profit before tax (PBT), before exceptional items, came in at ₹425 crore, up 19.7% year-on-year. The PBT margin improved marginally to 17%, compared to 16.9% in the corresponding quarter last year as well as the previous quarter, reflecting stable operational efficiency despite macro pressures.

Successful business wins add momentum
Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Automotive Technologies, Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, and Exports delivered robust double-digit growth, driven by successful business wins in our key focus areas.”

He added that despite ongoing supply chain challenges and inflationary headwinds, the company has maintained the quality of its earnings, underscoring the effectiveness of its strategic focus on localisation and capital efficiency. “We remain fully committed to achieving our financial and operational targets, capitalising on market opportunities, and delivering consistent value to our stakeholders,” he said.

Strategic positioning
The Schaeffler Group continues to drive innovation in motion technology, with a legacy spanning over 75 years. Its portfolio spans electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions, and renewable energy applications, positioning it as a key partner in enabling efficient, intelligent, and sustainable motion across the lifecycle.

The company’s offerings are organised across eight product families, ranging from bearing solutions and linear guidance systems to repair and monitoring services. With around 110,000 employees and over 250 locations across 55 countries, Schaeffler remains one of the world’s largest family-owned enterprises and among Germany’s most innovative companies.