Universal Autofoundry Ltd — Updates, 16-05-2025: Company Update

Universal Autofoundry has announced a board meeting to review the financial results for the quarter and half-year. For FY25, revenues rose 7% year-on-year to Rs 515 million, led by growth in commercial vehicle and construction segments. EBITDA jumped 41% to Rs 69.7 million in Q4FY25, driven by better gross margins and cost control, with margins expanding by 330 basis points. Depreciation increased 64% due to new capacity coming online. Operationally, the new ferrous HPML line with 12,000 MT capacity is now running, with export volumes growing modestly. The 5MW solar plant commissioning is delayed but expected to reduce power costs significantly in FY26. The company is diversifying away from cyclical tractor markets (currently 45% of revenues) towards construction, M&HCV, and engineering sectors to stabilize growth and improve margins. Capacity utilization averaged around 50% during the quarter with expectations of improvement going forward. Efforts to reduce costs and streamline operations are ongoing.