Amara Raja Energy & Mobility LtdQ3 FY26

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 949P/E: 26.8Market Cap: ₹17.2K CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company targets moving New Energy revenue share from current ~4% to about 5% by FY '26 end and 7-8% by FY '27.
  • Lead Acid Battery revenue is expected to grow around 8-10% in the next year.
  • Historically, lead acid revenues grew at a CAGR of 12-13% over the last 10 years.
  • OEM volumes for batteries saw a strong 30% growth in the recent quarter, mainly in 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler segments.
  • New Energy business, including lithium battery packs for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and telecom storage, is growing substantially, with plans to expand cell manufacturing capabilities.
  • Growth momentum seen in Q2 may not fully sustain into Q3 but some continued growth is expected.
  • In the long term, the company expects healthy growth in both lead acid and lithium battery businesses by expanding market presence domestically and internationally.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Lead Acid Battery revenue expected to grow 8%-10% in the next year, sustaining industry growth levels.
  • Management aspires to improve EBITDA margin to 13% run-rate, targeting a long-term return to original 14% margin levels as internal efficiencies, recycling, and tubular manufacturing initiatives mature.
  • New Energy business (lithium-ion) is a key growth driver; cell manufacturing capacity and pack revenues are being expanded.
  • New Energy revenue targeted to reach 5% of total by FY26-end and 7%-8% by FY27.
  • Warranty provisions may slightly pressure margins for next 2 quarters but expected to normalize thereafter.
  • Capex of INR1,400-1,500 crores planned for FY26, mainly for New Energy expansion.
  • Growth momentum in OEM segments (notably 30% volume growth in Q2) likely to stabilize; normal growth expected going forward.
  • No specific EPS guidance provided, but efforts focus on sustainable margin improvement and expansion in high-growth segments.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no specific mention of any ongoing or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
  • The company has infused INR 350 crores into its lithium subsidiary (Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies) during Q2 FY'26, with total investment so far around INR 1,200 crores.
  • For FY'26 and FY'27, the company plans to invest further capex (approximately INR 600-700 crores in FY'26 and around INR 1,000 crores in FY'27) mostly in the new energy business.
  • No explicit reference to raising funds via equity or debt markets was made.
  • The company appears to be funding capex and operations through internal accruals or subsidiary investments rather than external fundraising at this stage.

Order book

- The company has an active order book of over 5,000 units for AC and DC chargers in the New Energy business (Page 8). - Significant demand is noted in lithium battery packs and chargers, especially for telecom and 3-wheeler segments (Pages 7, 8, 12). - New energy business revenues are growing substantially, indicating a healthy pipeline (Page 3, 12). - Tubular battery plant has commenced commercial production, with full capacity revenues expected from Q3 onwards, suggesting an expanding order fulfillment (Page 11). - There is ongoing investment and capability development in cell manufacturing to cater to Indian market demands, indicating preparedness for future orders (Page 14). Overall, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility maintains a strong and growing order book, particularly in chargers and lithium battery packs, supporting its expansion in new energy sectors.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Capex for FY '26 excluding tubular expansion: INR 500-600 crores; including tubular: around INR 600 crores.
  • In H1 FY '26, INR 400 crores invested in standalone (Lead Acid) business.
  • Additional INR 600-700 crores capex planned in FY '26 for New Energy business projects like ePositive Labs, CQP, and first Gigafactory.
  • Expected lead acid maintenance and debottlenecking capex in next year: INR 350-400 crores.
  • Lithium investment so far: INR 1,200 crores; another INR 500 crores expected in current fiscal.
  • Planned lithium-ion investment in FY '27: around INR 1,000 crores.
  • NMC cell manufacturing capacity of 2 GWh expected to commence commercial production in H1 calendar year 2027.
  • Discussions ongoing regarding phased LFP capacity addition; timeline to be shared once demand solidifies.
  • Focus on developing in-house cell capabilities, not just pack making, to serve Indian market needs.

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