Setco Automotive Q1 revenue up 7.8% to ₹178.8 crore
, a manufacturer of
MHCV clutches
, on Wednesday said it reported a 7.8 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated revenue from operations to ₹178.8 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2025 from ₹165.8 crore reported in Q1 FY25.
The company attributed revenue growth to continued demand for its products.
Its EBITDA stood at ₹21.6 crore, an increase of 11.9 per cent compared with ₹19.3 crore in the same period last year. While EBITDA margin improved to 12.1 per cent from 11.6 per cent.
Business performance and product launches
It launched an automotive water pump for the light commercial vehicle and medium and heavy commercial vehicle segments, and entered the suspension solutions segment with the launch of the load cushion and torque rod bush.
Chairman and Managing Director Harish Sheth said
Q1 revenue
reflected growth alongside an improvement in gross margins to 54 per cent. He added that traction from products launched last year and entry into the tractor segment had begun to yield results.
Outlook
Sheth said recent expansions, including water pumps, suspension products, CRB, and CSB, were strengthening the company's position in the
auto components value chain
. He expressed confidence in achieving stronger growth in FY26 with an expanding product portfolio and deeper engagement with OEM and aftermarket customers.
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