Sona BLW Precision Forgings reported a 46.7% rise in net profit to ₹178.5 crore for the first quarter of FY27. Revenue climbed 52.4% to ₹1,301 crore, largely fueled by a record 44% contribution from battery electric vehicle components. The company also announced a new strategy to expand into robotics and physical AI.
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Sona BLW Precision Forgings, widely known as Sona Comstar, posted strong financial results for the quarter ending June 2026. The company reported a net profit of ₹178.5 crore, a 46.7% increase compared to the ₹122 crore reported in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations also saw a significant rise, growing 52.4% to ₹1,301 crore from ₹854 crore in the previous year. This performance topped market expectations, which had projected a profit of ₹173 crore and revenue of ₹1,273 crore.
Shift Toward Electric Vehicles and New Technology
A major driver for the company’s recent growth is its focus on battery electric vehicle (BEV) components. Revenue from this segment rose by 107% year-on-year, now making up 44% of the company's total revenue. This shift indicates the company's successful pivot away from traditional internal combustion engine parts toward the growing electric mobility market. Complementing this, the company has also entered into a partnership with DENSO to develop high-voltage systems, which is intended to complete a missing link in its current electrification portfolio.
During the announcement, management introduced 'Sona Comstar 2.0,' a long-term plan that targets another tenfold revenue growth over the next ten years. As part of this, the company is diversifying into the robotics and physical AI sector. This involves developing core components, perception systems, and engineering services for robotics platforms. While this move aims to create new growth avenues, investors may track how effectively the company manages the R&D costs and competition in this new, high-tech space.
Order Book and Expansion Pipeline
Sona Comstar continued to build its order book during the quarter, securing contracts worth ₹940 crore in total. These include a ₹640 crore order for hybrid passenger vehicle differential assemblies from a North American manufacturer, expected to start production in the second half of FY29. Additionally, a new electric two-wheeler manufacturer placed orders for hub wheel traction motors worth ₹90 crore, with production starting in the second half of FY26. Another ₹210 crore order for traditional differential gears is scheduled for production in the second half of FY28.
While the order book growth provides visibility, these projects have staggered start dates, meaning revenue recognition will be spread out over several years. Future updates on project commissioning, the scale of R&D spending for the new robotics vertical, and the ability to maintain profit margins amid expansion efforts will be important monitorables for investors.