CEAT Ltd

Net sales jumped 23.3% YoY to Rs 4,218.89 crore in Q4 FY26. The company said healthy YoY volume growth was witnessed across segments, while its international business continued to perform well and emerged as the fastest-growing segment on a YoY basis. Profit befor execeptional item soared 110.85% to Rs 349.76 crore during the quarter, compared with Rs 165.88 crore in Q4 FY25. During the quarter, EBITDA jumped 52% YoY to Rs 598.2 crore in Q4 FY26. EBITDA margin stood at 14.18% in Q4 FY26. On a yearly basis, the company's consolidated net profit climbed 47.69% to Rs 698.02 crore on 18.61% jump in revenue from operations to Rs 15,678 crore in FY26 over FY25. Arnab Banerjee, MD & CEO, CEAT, said, 'FY26 has been a strong year where we delivered robust growth in top line as well as in bottom line. We crossed an important milestone of Rs 15000 crores of revenue, accompanied by market share gains in replacement and OEMS. We successfully closed the CAMSO deal during the year. In Q4, we delivered high growth in all segments including international business, despite geopolitical tensions. Looking ahead, while there is a momentum on top line, we have short-term challenges on supply chain and costs due to steep increase raw material cost that we intent to mitigate through pricing and strong cost management. We intend to continue expanding our capacities in line with our growth plans.' Kumar Subbiah, CFO of CEAT, said, 'In Q4, we improved operating margins by over 51 bps, driven by a sharper focus on operating efficiencies, scale and disciplined cost management. For the year, we delivered our highest-ever profit of Rs 697 crore.' Meanwhile, the company's board recommended a dividend of Rs 35 per equity share of face value of Rs 10 each fully paid up for FY26. CEAT, the flagship company of RPG Enterprises, was established in 1958. It is one of India's tyre manufacturers and has a strong presence in global markets. The company produces more than 41 million high-performance tyres, catering to various segments like 2-3 wheelers, passenger and utility vehicles, commercial vehicles and off-highway vehicles.

CEAT announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 28 April 2026, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 35 per equity Share (i.e. 350%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Net profit of CEAT rose 145.10% to Rs 243.85 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 99.49 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Sales rose 23.34% to Rs 4218.89 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 3420.62 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. For the full year,net profit rose 47.69% to Rs 698.02 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 472.64 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Sales rose 18.61% to Rs 15678.00 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 13217.87 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Sales4218.893420.62 23 15678.0013217.87 19 OPM %14.0511.35 -13.0611.15 - PBDT533.82318.20 68 1728.961213.90 42 PBT349.76165.88 111 1031.54651.21 58 NP243.8599.49 145 698.02472.64 48 Powered by Capital Market - Live

CEAT will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 28 April 2026.

K P R Mill Ltd, Craftsman Automation Ltd, Electrosteel Castings Ltd and Wockhardt Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 13 March 2026.CEAT Ltd tumbled 8.76% to Rs 3485 at 14:45 IST.The stock was the biggest loser in the BSE's 'A' group.On the BSE, 22477 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 8422 shares in the past one month.K P R Mill Ltd crashed 8.36% to Rs 833.4. The stock was the second biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 1.83 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 37119 shares in the past one month.Craftsman Automation Ltd lost 7.81% to Rs 6767.05. The stock was the third biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 3839 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1832 shares in the past one month.Electrosteel Castings Ltd plummeted 7.41% to Rs 73.32. The stock was the fourth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 1.61 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.62 lakh shares in the past one month.Wockhardt Ltd shed 6.89% to Rs 1210.65. The stock was the fifth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 66864 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 24397 shares in the past one month.Powered by Capital Market - Live

CEAT announced that the company has been assigned a score of 69 in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of CEAT rose 60.41% to Rs 155.77 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 97.11 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. Sales rose 25.98% to Rs 4157.05 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 3299.90 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2025Dec. 2024% Var. Sales4157.053299.90 26 OPM %13.5510.33 - PBDT464.44269.24 73 PBT276.30127.75 116 NP155.7797.11 60 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Revenue from operations rose 25.97% to Rs 4,157.05 crore in Q3 FY26 over Q3 FY25. Profit before tax in Q3 FY26 stood at Rs 218.34 crore, up by 70.91% from Rs 127.75 crore in Q3 FY25. The company reported exceptional items of Rs 57.96 crore in Q3 FY26. EBITDA for Q3 FY26 advanced 64% to Rs 568 crore, compared to Rs 346.3 crore in Q3 FY25. EBITDA margin increased to 13.7% during the quarter as against 10.5% in the same quarter the previous year. The company currently has an installed capacity of about 95 lakh tyres per annum, including capacity additions under implementation, with utilisation at around 80% of the existing installed capacity. It plans to add around 35 lakh tyres per annum of additional capacity, which is expected to be commissioned by the end of the first half of FY2028. The proposed expansion will entail an investment of approximately Rs 1,314 crore, to be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt. The company said the capacity addition is aligned with its expectations of strong short- to medium-term growth in the PCUV segment and is aimed at progressively augmenting capacity to meet anticipated demand. Commenting on the results as well as the outlook of the business, Arnab Banerjee, MD & CEO, CEAT, said, ''It's been a good quarter, supported by strong revenue growth across all segments. Reduction in GST rates have improved sentiments in domestic market, and we have had some opportunities opening up in international markets as well. We expect the positive momentum to sustain in the coming quarter and help us close the year strongly.' Kumar Subbiah, CFO of CEAT, said, 'Strong top-line growth in Q3 drove operating leverage leading to improvement in operating margins. Stable commodity prices helped in sustaining gross margins. We have recognised a provision of Rs 58 crores in Q3 towards the impact of new labour codes. We maintained our capex to support our growth during the quarter, largely funded by internal accruals leading debt sustaining at previous quarter level.' CEAT, the flagship company of RPG Enterprises, was established in 1958. Today, CEAT is one of India's leading tyre manufacturers and has a strong presence in global markets. CEAT produces more than 48 million high-performance tyres, catering to various segments like 2-3 Wheelers, Passenger and Utility Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles and Off-Highway Vehicles. Shares of Ceat fell 2.36% to currently trade at Rs 3,790 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The board of CEAT at its meeting held on 19 January 2026 has approved the proposal for capacity addition of about 35 lakh tyres per annum at the company's Chennai plant at Kannanthangal, Maduramangalam Post, Sriperumbudur TK, Kancheepuram. The current capacity of the plant is about 95 lakh tyres per annum with existing capacity utilisation of 80%. The capital investment of Rs 1,314 crore is proposed to be funded by a mix of internal accruals and debt. Powered by Capital Market - Live

CEAT will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 19 January 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live