
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 4
Margin
Category 2
Fundraise
Yes
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 4- Lead Acid Battery business expected to grow around 10% annually for a reasonable period.
- Non-auto segments like UPS expected to grow 5%-6% annually.
- Automotive aftermarket: 4-wheeler expected growth ~6%-7%, 2-wheeler around 10%-11%.
- Industrial segment: Telecom Lead Acid batteries expected to decline (~30% last year), but UPS growing around 5%-6%; overall industrial volumes may see slight degrowth (~3%-4%).
- Exports expected to grow ~15%, but likely subdued this year due to supply chain challenges and tariffs; growth to revive in coming quarters.
- New Energy business revenues (lithium packs) growing, but EV demand slowed recently with expected revival.
- Tubular battery capacity ramp-up planned, reducing reliance on trading, aiding margin and volume growth.
- Battery manufacturing capacity expected operational by end FY '27.
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Fundraise plans
Yes- Amara Raja plans to infuse an additional INR 1,200 crores into its New Energy subsidiary for completing the research lab, customer qualification plant, and first gigafactory.
- The funding will be used not only for capex but also for some working capital requirements.
- No explicit mention was made in the transcript about raising funds through new debt or equity.
- The investment appears to be through internal infusion into the subsidiary rather than external fundraising.
- Overall, the company is focused on capital expenditure mainly on New Energy projects and Lead Acid Battery side, projecting INR 1,200 to INR 1,300 crores capex for the current fiscal.
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Capex plans
Yes- Amara Raja plans a total capex of about INR 1,200 to 1,300 crores for the current fiscal year.
- Around INR 800 to 900 crores of this will be invested in New Energy projects, including:
- - Completion of research lab and customer qualification plant.
- - Establishment of the first gigafactory with 1 gigawatt-hour lithium-ion battery capacity.
- The remaining capex will be spent on Lead Acid Battery business enhancements.
- Additional infusion of about INR 1,200 crores is anticipated to complete the research lab, customer qualification plant, and first gigafactory.
- Construction of the gigafactory has started, with building work underway and equipment orders being finalized.
- The research lab and customer qualification plant are expected to be functional by the end of the current financial year/calendar year.
- Manufacturing capacity for lithium batteries expected to commence around the end of FY 2027.
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