Indo Farm Equipment reports a 15% revenue increase in Q1 FY27 driven by a surge in tractor sales, as the company prepares for major capacity expansion including new manufacturing facilities and the development of a tower crane prototype.
Indo Farm Equipment Ltd reported higher revenue and a firmer outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, as a sharp rise in tractor sales helped offset weakness in its crane business. The company said revenue rose 14.98% from a year earlier to ₹104.93 crore, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased to ₹13.09 crore from ₹11.81 crore, according to the earnings call summary published by GuruFocus.
The tractor division remained the main engine of growth, with revenue climbing 36.29% to ₹52.08 crore. Management said the company expects overall revenue to rise 20% to 25% in fiscal 2026-27, with tractor sales projected to grow 25% to 30%. It also said margins should hold up better from the second quarter as it looks to pass on higher input costs through price increases, aided by stronger demand after the transition to tighter emission norms.
By contrast, crane revenue was broadly unchanged at ₹52.86 crore, reflecting the strain of a capacity squeeze and the shift from TRUM 3 to TRUM 5 emission standards. The company said the first tower crane prototype has been developed and tested, clearing the way for commercial production this fiscal year. It is also building a new facility at Bhud, where civil work is progressing and major machinery orders have already been placed, with production expected to begin by November.
Indo Farm also pointed to its in-house manufacturing base and broad tractor range, from 16 horsepower to 100 horsepower, as competitive advantages. Management said tractor assembly capacity is running at about 35% to 40%, while the machine shop is far busier because it supports crane component production. The company added that it is expanding its dealer network and expects its finance arm to keep supporting sales, with captive financing covering around 20% of new tractors.
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