SKF India Reports Q4 FY 2025-26 Results

15 May 2026 CW Team

SKF India (Industrial) Limited reported results for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, reporting revenue of Rs. 9,457.2 mn and profit before tax of Rs. 899.7 mn. Revenue rose nine point eight per cent quarter on quarter from Rs. 8,609.5 mn, reflecting robust sales momentum as the company completed its second full quarter as an independent industrial entity. The results were presented against a dynamic business environment and were described by the company as demonstrating operational strength and disciplined performance.

Profit before tax contrasted significantly with the previous quarter when the company recorded a loss before tax of Rs. 671.4 mn, underscoring an improvement in underlying margins and execution. The company reported sustained demand across sectors such as wind, railways and metals, citing sharp customer focus and localisation as drivers. Management indicated that operational excellence and execution discipline underpinned the performance.

SKF India said it is embedding sustainability, precision manufacturing and digital capabilities across operations to support India’s manufacturing and infrastructure growth and Southeast Asia’s industrial needs. The company highlighted advanced engineering capabilities and customer-centric solutions as priorities to enable customers to do more with less. As an established technology and solutions provider of bearings, units and condition monitoring services, the firm aims to leverage localisation to enhance competitiveness.

SKF noted its global heritage since 1907 in producing bearings, seals and lubrication systems to reduce friction and improve energy efficiency, and stated it is represented in approximately 130 countries with around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2025 were SEK 91,583 mn and the number of employees was 37,271. The company said it will continue to focus on serving key industrial sectors while driving sustainable and digital transformation across its operations.

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