Profit and boom: Bosch Limited reports robust Q1 FY26 results with 37 percent jump in PBT

Bengaluru: Bosch Limited, a leading provider of technology and services, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of FY 2025–26, with revenue and profitability showing significant year-on-year growth.

The company reported a 10.9 percent increase in total revenue from operations, reaching ₹4,789 crore (€494 million), buoyed by rising demand in the passenger car and off-highway vehicle segments.

The Profit Before Tax (PBT), excluding exceptional items, surged by 37.2 percent to ₹838 crore (€86 million), accounting for 17.5 percent of total revenue — an improvement attributed to a favourable product mix and strategic cost efficiencies.

Including exceptional items, PBT stood at ₹1,394 crore (€144 million), representing 29.1 percent of revenue. This includes a one-time gain of ₹556 crore (€57 million) from the divestment of Bosch’s ‘Video Solutions, Access and Intrusion, and Communication Systems’ business as part of the company’s global portfolio realignment.

Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter came in at ₹1,115 crores (€115 million), 23.3 percent of revenue, marking a solid performance that underscores Bosch’s ongoing transformation and focus on core competencies.

Segment performance highlights:

• Automotive products: Sales rose 3 percent YoY, led by the Power Solutions business — which grew 13.7 percent — driven by higher demand in off-highway applications and steady growth in passenger cars.
• Mobility aftermarket: Registered a 2 percent increase, spurred by demand for gasoline systems, comfort electronics, and wiper systems.
• Beyond mobility: Recorded a 3 percent decline, reflecting the impact of the strategic sale of the Building Technologies unit.

Commenting on the results, Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India and Managing Director of Bosch Limited, said: “Our Q1 performance reflects our resilience and adaptability in a changing landscape. While we strengthened our core business areas, we also took bold steps toward our transformation journey by realigning with global strategic priorities. Our continued investments in hydrogen, electrification, and digital technologies reaffirm our commitment to a cleaner, smarter future for India.”

Despite global macroeconomic uncertainties, Bosch remains optimistic about the future, leveraging its strengths in innovation and sustainability to drive long-term value.