CASTROLIND Q2 FY26 earnings call.
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Revenue
₹1,363 Cr
verification pending
Revenue YoY
6%
reported change
EBITDA
₹323 Cr
latest reported figure
Source
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Castrol India delivered a steady Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹1,363 crore (+6% YoY) and PAT of ₹228 crore (+10% YoY), driven by 7% volume growth and cost optimization. EBITDA margin remained healthy at ~23.7%, supported by a 5% reduction in cost per liter. Management highlighted strong performance across segments: personal mobility (+6%), CVO (+8%), and industrial (double-digit). Rural B2C volumes now contribute ~25-30% and are growing double-digits. The company is expanding beyond lubricants into service and maintenance, signing an MOU with Vinfast for EV after-sales support and launching new auto-care products. Data center fluid trials are ongoing with hyperscalers, though no revenue yet. Guidance remains qualitative: focus on volume growth, market share gains, and margin stability within 21-24% EBITDA band. Key risk: base oil and forex volatility could pressure margins if not managed via hedging and sourcing optimization.
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Guidance to track
- Management reiterated the long-term EBITDA margin band of 21-24%, emphasizing consistency over aggressive expansion.
- Management expects continued volume growth ahead of industry, driven by rural penetration and industrial segment expansion.
- Trials with hyperscalers are progressing; first commercial supply expected after successful completion of 9-12 month testing.
Risks flagged
- Base oil prices and USD/INR fluctuations remain key margin risks; management hedges short-term but long-term exposure persists.
- Industrial lubricants have significantly lower margins (25-30% of automotive gross margin), and faster growth could pressure overall profitability.
- BP's global strategic review of Castrol could lead to ownership changes, though management downplays near-term impact on India operations.
Key quotes
- If automotive lubricant gross margin is 100 index, then lubricants in industrial will be less than 25-30.
- We are looking at transforming Castrol from a lubricant provider to a full service and maintenance company.
- Our cost per liter of lubricant has gone down by about 5%.
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