Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. posted a net profit of ₹75.2 cr for the June quarter, up 11.5% YoY. Revenue hit ₹1,277 cr, a 24.2% jump over the March quarter. Shares closed 0.70% lower at ₹1,551.50 on the NSE.
EBITDA rose 14.7% to ₹124 cr, but the margin slipped 90 basis points to 9.7% from 10.6% a year earlier, reflecting higher cost pressure. The company’s BSE filing notes tightening of input costs across the manufacturing chain.
In comparison, the sector average EBITDA margin for the period stood at 12.4%, positioning Kirloskar Brothers under the benchmark. Analysts on the floor flagged the margin squeeze as a warning sign for the next quarter.
With no forward guidance released yet, investors will be watching the July 30 earnings release for any shift in cost structure or sales momentum. Market sentiment remains cautious as the company scrambles to stem the margin headwind.