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Elecon Engineering saw a sharp 38.5% revenue drop in Q1 FY26, though net profit rose nearly 20% due to arbitration gains. Material costs fell significantly, but depreciation expenses increased. The company remains optimistic, citing strong demand in core sectors like steel and cement. Chairman Prayasvin Patel emphasized Elecon’s leadership in industrial gear solutions and material handling equipment.

Key Points: Elecon Engineering Q1 Revenue Drops 38.5% Despite Profit Rise

  • Elecon’s Q1 revenue falls to ₹490.57 crore from ₹797.57 crore QoQ
  • Net profit rises 19.77% to ₹175.44 crore due to exceptional gains
  • Material costs drop 40.45% while depreciation expenses rise 27.42%
  • Chairman highlights strong MHE performance and gear division growth
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Elecon Engineering clocks over 38.5 pc decline in revenue, total income drops over 36.5 pc

Elecon Engineering reports 38.5% revenue decline in Q1 FY26 but sees 19.77% profit growth due to exceptional gains and cost reductions.

"The company’s material handling equipment division showed strong performance, supported in part by the arbitration settlement income. – Prayasvin B. Patel"

Mumbai, July 11

Gujarat-based manufacturers of industrial gears and material handling equipment Elecon Engineering Company Limited on Friday reported a 38.5 per cent decline in its revenue from operations on quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis.

The company’s revenue from operations stood at Rs 490.57 crore in Q1 FY26, down from Rs 797.57 crore in Q4 FY25, according to its stock exchange filing.

Similarly, the company’s total income also dropped by nearly 36.66 per cent, falling from Rs 816.16 crore in the previous quarter to Rs 517 crore in Q1.

However, Elecon’s net profit saw an increase. The company posted a net profit of Rs 175.44 crore in Q1, up 19.77 per cent from Rs 146.48 crore in Q4 FY25.

This rise in profit was driven mainly by exceptional gains, including Rs 80 crore from reclassification of investment in EIMCO Elecon (India) Limited and Rs 35 crore received from an arbitration settlement.

The company’s total expenses also declined during the quarter. In Q1 FY26, expenses stood at Rs 390.96 crore, down by around 37.61 per cent from Rs 626.60 crore in Q4 FY25.

A major contributor to this was a 40.45 per cent fall in the cost of materials consumed, which dropped to Rs 206.02 crore from Rs 346.01 crore.

However, depreciation and amortisation expenses went up significantly by 27.42 per cent, rising to Rs 24.54 crore from Rs 19.26 crore in the previous quarter, the company said in its filing.

Chairman and Managing Director Prayasvin B. Patel said that the EBITDA stood at Rs 130 crore with a margin of 26.6 per cent.

He added that Elecon continues to hold a leading position in industrial gear solutions and material handling equipment, with its competitive edge driven by advanced manufacturing and custom-engineered solutions.

“The company’s material handling equipment (MHE) division showed strong performance, supported in part by the arbitration settlement income,” Patel mentioned.

Meanwhile, the gear division grew by 6.1 per cent, although margins were impacted by depreciation related to new assets.

“The company expects continued growth, driven by strong activity in core sectors like steel, power, and cement, along with consistent overseas demand,” he added.

Founded in 1951, Elecon is a manufacturer of industrial gears and material handling equipment, serving more than 95 countries.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Gujarat, I know Elecon is a strong player in manufacturing. The 38% revenue drop looks bad on paper, but their fundamentals seem solid with that 26.6% EBITDA margin. Temporary blip maybe?
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Amit K
The profit increase is just accounting tricks - Rs 115 crore from exceptional items! Without these one-time gains, performance would look very different. Investors should be cautious.
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Shweta Y
Elecon's gear division growth is promising (6.1%) despite challenges. If they can maintain this while improving material handling performance, long-term outlook is good. 👍
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Vikram M
Manufacturing sector is facing headwinds globally. Elecon's ability to maintain profits despite revenue drop shows resilience. Their international presence (95 countries!) gives me confidence.
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Nisha Z
The 40% reduction in material costs is impressive! Shows they're adapting well to market conditions. Hope they invest some of those arbitration gains in R&D for future growth.

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