India · Delayed Price · Currency is INR Castrol India Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Revenue grew 9% and EBITDA rose 7% year-over-year, with strong double-digit growth in rural, premium, and industrial segments. Margins remain within guidance despite rising costs, with further pricing and cost actions planned as raw material inflation impacts Q2 onward.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record-high revenue and 8% volume growth were achieved, with strong expansion in rural and industrial segments. EBITDA margin remained robust at 24%, and a 90% dividend payout was declared. The company is well-positioned for future growth amid ongoing market volatility.
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Q3 2025 saw 6% revenue and 7% volume growth, with margin improvement from cost optimization and strong rural and industrial expansion. New product launches, a key EV partnership, and robust financials position the business for continued growth amid market volatility.
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Q2 2025 saw 7% revenue and 8% EBITDA growth, with volumes up 8% year-on-year to 66 million liters. Industrial and rural segments led growth, margins remained strong, and an interim dividend of INR 3.50 per share was recommended.
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Revenue and profit grew 7-8% year-over-year in Q1 2025, driven by strong automotive and rural expansion, with volumes up 8%. Increased marketing and OEM partnership investments supported growth, while industrial and auto care segments showed promising momentum. Forex volatility and EV adoption present medium-term risks.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Revenue and profit grew 6% and 7% year-over-year, respectively, with strong Q4 results and double-digit growth in commercial vehicles. EBITDA margin guidance remains at 22%-25% for 2025, and rural and ESSENTIAL series volumes drove above-market growth.
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Q3 2024 saw 9% revenue and 6% profit growth year-over-year, with 8% volume growth and strong cash reserves. Strategic product launches, expanded distribution, and sustainability initiatives supported performance, while EBITDA margins remained within the 22%-25% range.
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Revenue and profit grew strongly in 2Q24, with volumes up 6% year-on-year and sequentially. Strategic product launches, expanded distribution, and sustainability initiatives supported growth, while input costs and margins remained stable.