NRB Bearings Reports Strong Q1 FY26 Growth

12 Aug 2025 CW Team

NRB Bearings Limited, India’s leading bearing manufacturer, has reported a robust performance for the quarter ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and expanding global presence in the mobility segment. The industrial segment also posted double-digit year-on-year growth.

Standalone Performance:

Revenue reached Rs 2.79 billion, up 10.0 per cent year-on-year.
EBITDA stood at Rs 490 million, up 40.5 per cent, with margins improving by 350 basis points to 16.9 per cent.
Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 50.4 per cent to Rs 260 million, with PAT margin at 9.2 per cent.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to Rs 2.72.

Consolidated Performance:

Revenue grew 7.2 per cent to Rs 3.10 billion.
EBITDA rose 28.4 per cent to Rs 610 million, with margins improving to 19.0 per cent.
PAT increased by 28.1 per cent to Rs 330 million, with PAT margin at 10.3 per cent.
EPS climbed to Rs 3.31.

The company’s performance was supported by cost control measures, efficient interest cost management, and sustained competitiveness against multinational brands in both domestic and international markets. High entry barriers—such as capital intensity, regulatory compliance, brand loyalty, and stringent testing requirements—continue to underpin NRB Bearings’ market position and long-term resilience.

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