JBM Auto Expects Strong Top-Line Growth In FY26 On Technology Boost, Capacity Expansion
Expressing a positive outlook for the next two years, MD Nishant Arya said that the company will certainly benefit from its consistent investments in technology, capacity expansion and new products.
Auto components maker JBM Auto Ltd. expects substantial topline growth in FY26 and ahead due to consistent investments in technology, capacity and new products, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Nishant Arya, said on July 31.
Speaking to NDTV Profit, Arya highlighted that in Q1FY26, the company achieved strong Ebitda, marking an improvement over the previous quarter and year-on-year.
“In Q1, we focused on maintaining Ebitda above 14%, which is higher than the previous quarter and year-on-year. We are also improving asset utilisation due to a strong order book, with many deliveries scheduled this year, so the top line is expected to grow substantially. Additionally, we’re seeing strong demand from private customers,” he said.
The company’s latest innovations include new-generation batteries that are attracting promising attention, giving them a competitive edge, he said. When asked about the company’s concentration on government orders, Arya dispelled any possible challenges due to this.
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“We have been one of the very few companies able to address the rare earth magnet challenge. This strategic inventory has helped us. At the same time, we have worked to ensure very resilient supply chains globally with our suppliers. Even with the current sluggish automotive market, we have increased our EV top line by more than 36%. Clearly, both the market and the company are moving in the right direction given our order execution,” Arya explained.
The company also plans to reduce its debt levels in the coming quarters by boosting positive cash flows and improving profitability. When asked about how much positive cash flow the company is targeting, he said, “We aim for at least a 20% increase compared to last year, and we are targeting operational cash flow to reach close to 100% of Ebitda by the end of this year or the first half of the next financial year.”
While the company is focussed on executing its strong existing order book, Arya noted that JBM Auto will also continue participating in strategic tenders, supporting long-term growth.
In Q1FY26, JBM Auto reported consolidated revenue from operations at Rs 1,254 crore, compared to Rs 1,144.5 crore in Q1FY25. Net profit after tax (PAT) rose to Rs 39 crore, against Rs 33.5 crore in the same quarter a year ago. The company’s Ebitda grew 20.45% year-on-year to Rs 180 crore, up from Rs 149 crore in June 2024.
