Pavna Industries Reports Robust Growth

Pavna Industries Limited has announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of FY2024-25. The automotive components supplier has reported an operational revenue of INR 795 million in Q2 FY2024-25 as compared to INR 683 million in FY2023024, marking a year-on-year rise of 16.29 percent. The company has recorded an EBIDTA of INR 99.7 million for the same period as compared to INR 69.5 million in the corresponding quarter in the fiscal prior, marking a year-on-year rise of 43.53 percent. 
The EBIDTA margin registered by the company during the second quarter of FY2024-25 was 12.54 percent as compared to the EBIDTA margin of 10.16 percent during corresponding period in FY2023-24. The Profit After Tax (PAT) recorded during the second quarter of FY2024-25 was INR 33.7 million as compared to INR 19.1 million in Q2 of FY2023-24, marking an increase of 76.43 percent. 

H1 FY2024-25 results
Pavna Industries Limited reported an operational revenue of INR 76.9 million for the first half of the 2024-25 financial year, marking a quarter-on-quarter growth of 3.33 percent. The EBDITA was INR 78.9 million with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 26.34 percent. The PAT for H1 FY2024-25 was INR 22.5 million with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 49.77 percent. 
Commenting on the performance, Swapnil Jain, Managing Director, Pavna Industries Ltd, mentioned, "We are pleased to announce a robust performance for Q2FY25, which is a result of our expert strategic initiatives, strong market positioning, and operational resilience. As India cements its position as a global hub for auto component sourcing, Pavna Industries is well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this momentum. We are especially encouraged by the government's ambitious targets for the electric vehicle market, with anticipated exponential growth targets set to make India the largest EV market by 2030. Our recent initiatives, including securing a land parcel in Pantnagar for a new greenfield plant and our recent fundraise, are aligned with our long-term vision of supporting India’s EV and automotive expansion. These developments, combined with our diversified and innovative product portfolio and proximity to key auto clusters, enable us to respond swiftly to the needs of our valued OEM clients. I am confident that Pavna Industries will continue to drive growth and deliver value for our stakeholders, as we advance our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-centricity."

BorgWarner Secures Chinese OEM Contract For Full-Size SUV Transfer Case

BorgWarner Secures Chinese OEM Contract For Full-Size SUV Transfer Case

BorgWarner has secured a new contract to supply its torque-on-demand transfer case with mechanical lock (Mlock TOD) for a full-size SUV developed by a Chinese automaker. Production is scheduled to commence in the final quarter of 2026.

The growing full-size SUV segment increasingly demands vehicles adept at varied terrains, yet traditional part-time systems often require manual mode selection, hindering adaptability. The Mlock TOD addresses this by offering intelligent torque distribution and enhanced convenience, effectively bridging on-road and off-road requirements.

Built upon a proven design, the Mlock TOD integrates torque-on-demand and mechanical lock functions to boost performance and offer flexible solutions across platforms. Leveraging its deep expertise, local production and market insight, BorgWarner remains committed to delivering reliable, high-efficiency drivetrain systems.

Henk Vanthournout, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Drivetrain and Morse Systems, said, “We have built a 20-year relationship with this customer and we’re proud to continue supplying our AWD technology for their newest SUV. The Mlock TOD featured in this programme combines torque-on-demand four-wheel drive with mechanical lock modes, helping address a wide range of driving conditions while enhancing off-road capability, handling and safety. As a leader in four-wheel drive technology, BorgWarner will continue to leverage its proven product portfolio and technical expertise to deliver greater value to customers.”

BorgWarner Secures Chinese Motorcycle DCT Programme

BorgWarner Secures Chinese Motorcycle DCT Programme

BorgWarner has secured a new dual-clutch transmission (DCT) programme with a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, with production scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027. The integrated systems solution encompasses dual clutches, hydraulic control modules and clutch control software, designed for two-wheeled motorcycles and four-wheeled vehicles featuring engine displacements above 500 cc.

As the motorcycle industry increasingly embraces automatic shifting, dual-clutch technology is drawing growing market interest over automated manual transmission (AMT) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) alternatives. Dual-clutch systems offer superior shift smoothness and higher power transmission efficiency, making them particularly well-suited for larger-displacement performance motorcycles where responsive and seamless gear changes are essential.

With nearly 10 million passenger car dual-clutch units delivered globally, BorgWarner brings proven engineering expertise and mature manufacturing capabilities to the two-wheeler segment. This programme reflects the company's evolution from a component supplier to a system-level partner, combining hardware and software to support the customer's domestic growth in China while facilitating expansion into Europe, North America and other international markets.

Henk Vanthournout, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Drivetrain and Morse Systems, said, “Passenger car transmission technology provides a strong reference point for the evolution of motorcycle automatic transmissions, and we believe automatic transmission technology will continue to gain momentum in the motorcycle market. With our proven DCT expertise and systems integration capabilities, BorgWarner is well positioned to support our Chinese motorcycle customer in bringing its DCT solution to production and advancing automatic transmission technology for motorcycle applications.”

Sona Comstar Reports INR 1.81 Billion Net Profit For Q1 FY2027

Sona Comstar

Tier 1 component supplier Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has announced its financial results for Q1 FY2027, reporting revenue of INR 13.10 billion, representing a 54 percent YoY growth. EBITDA reached INR 3.03 billion with a margin of 23.1 percent, while profit after tax stood at INR 1.81 billion.

Interestingly, battery electric vehicle revenue reached an all-time high of 44 percent of total revenue, growing by 107 percent YoY.

During the quarter, the company unveiled its Sona Comstar 2.0 strategy and announced its entry into the robotics and physical AI sector, alongside expansion into high-voltage electric and hybrid powertrain systems through a partnership with DENSO Corporation.

Vivek Vikram Singh, MD & Group CEO, commented: “Q1 FY27 marks the unveiling of Sona Comstar 2.0 – our ambition to grow tenfold again over the next decade. As part of this strategy, we announced our entry into Robotics and Physical AI. Our partnership with DENSO also takes us into high-voltage electric and hybrid powertrain systems, completing an important missing piece in our electrification portfolio. The quarter was equally strong financially. We delivered our highest-ever quarterly revenue, BEV revenue and BEV revenue share. Revenue grew by 54 percent YoY, while EBITDA and PAT increased by 49 percent and 45 percent, respectively. BEV revenue more than doubled, and its share of automotive revenue reached an all-time high of 44 percent, despite continued weakness in the US EV market. This demonstrates the increasing diversification of our EV business across customers, products and geographies. We also secured new business across EV, hybrid and ICE powertrains, spanning India, Europe and North America and nearly every product category in which we operate.”

Schaeffler India Clocks INR 3.36 Billion Net Profit For Q2 CY2026

Schaeffler

Schaeffler India has reported its financial results for Q2 and H1 ended CY2026. Revenue from operations for the quarter was INR 26.81 billion, marking a 17.5 percent increase compared to the corresponding period of 2025, while net profit reached INR 3.36 billion.

For H1 CY2026, revenue from operations was INR 51.88 billion, up 18.1 percent YoY, with a net profit of INR 6.56 billion led by growth in the Automotive Technologies, Vehicle Lifetime Solutions and Intercompany Exports segments.

Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler India, said, “Schaeffler India registered a strong growth of 18.1 percent for the first half of the year. Our Automotive Technologies, Vehicle Lifetime Solutions and Intercompany Exports business continued the double-digit growth trajectory. Even for the quarter, despite a challenging market we recorded a 7 percent QoQ growth. Quality of earnings marginally impacted given cost pressures due to geopolitical developments. Overall, I am happy to share that we delivered on our financial performance consistently, amid volatility in a very dynamic macro-economic landscape. We remain committed on maintaining the momentum for the remainder of the year.”