STUDDS - Studds Accessor.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Studds Accessories Limited has announced the opening of a special window for the transfer and dematerialization of physical securities. This action is in compliance with SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The company published newspaper advertisements on February 28, 2026, to notify shareholders about this procedural facility. This move is intended to assist long-term investors in transitioning their physical holdings into electronic format.
- Opening of a special window for transfer and dematerialization of physical securities.
- Compliance with SEBI Circular dated January 30, 2026, regarding physical shareholdings.
- Advertisements published in Financial Express and Jansatta on February 28, 2026.
- Information made available on the company's website under the Investor Relations section.
Studds Accessories Limited has scheduled a virtual group meeting with analysts and institutional investors on February 18, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The interaction follows the release of the company's Q3 and 9MFY26 financial results. Discussions will be restricted to publicly available information and the recently uploaded investor presentation. This meeting provides a platform for institutional stakeholders to seek clarifications on the company's recent performance and strategic direction.
- Virtual group meeting scheduled for February 18, 2026, from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM.
- Focus of the discussion will be on Q3 and 9MFY26 financial performance and investor presentation.
- The company has confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during the session.
- Investor presentation for the relevant period is already available on the stock exchange and company website.
Studds Accessories Limited delivered a strong Q3 FY26 performance with consolidated revenue growing 9.4% YoY to INR 163 crores and PAT rising 26.3% to INR 20.7 crores. EBITDA margins improved to 18.8% despite an incremental INR 5 crore marketing spend on global events like EICMA. The company has successfully optimized production to reach a 9.5 million unit capacity, while a larger 1.5 million unit expansion is deferred by just one quarter. Management is targeting an Average Selling Price (ASP) increase to over INR 800 in FY27 from the current INR 770.
- Q3 FY26 PAT increased 26.3% YoY to INR 20.7 crores with revenue at INR 163 crores.
- Gross margins expanded significantly to 61.4% from 56.8% YoY due to better procurement and product mix.
- Capacity utilization hit 96% in Q3, prompting a machinery-led capacity increase to 9.5 million units.
- Spanish subsidiary commercial operations are on track to commence in Q1 FY27 to boost European exports.
- 9-month FY26 PAT grew 23.9% YoY to INR 61.6 crores with an EBITDA margin of 19.5%.
Studds Accessories Limited has formally notified the exchanges regarding the newspaper publication of its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors approved these unaudited standalone and consolidated results on January 31, 2026. The advertisements appeared in the Financial Express and Jansatta on February 02, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations. This is a standard procedural disclosure following the earnings release.
- Board of Directors approved Q3 FY26 results in a meeting held on January 31, 2026.
- Newspaper advertisements published on February 02, 2026, in Financial Express and Jansatta.
- Covers both standalone and consolidated financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- Compliance filing under Regulation 30 and 47 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
Studds Accessories Limited has made the audio recording of its earnings conference call available to the public. The call, held on February 02, 2026, discussed the company's unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. This disclosure is a standard regulatory requirement under SEBI (LODR) Regulations to ensure transparency for all shareholders. Investors can access the recording via the company's official website to hear management's commentary on recent performance.
- Earnings conference call conducted on February 02, 2026.
- Discussed financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- Audio recording link provided for public access on the company's website.
- Complies with Regulation 30 and Part A of Schedule III of SEBI LODR Regulations.
- Provides a platform for analysts and institutional investors to interact with management.
Studds Accessories reported a robust Q3FY26 with PAT rising 26.3% YoY to ₹20.7 crore and revenue growing 9.4% to ₹163 crore. EBITDA margins expanded to 18.8% from 17.2% in the previous year, driven by favorable raw material prices and procurement efficiencies. Although the 1.5 million unit capacity expansion at Facility V is deferred by one quarter to Q2FY27 due to construction restrictions, the company added 0.5 million units through process optimization. Management remains optimistic about export growth with the upcoming Spanish subsidiary and the India-EU FTA.
- Q3FY26 PAT grew 26.3% YoY to ₹20.7 crore; 9MFY26 PAT rose 23.9% to ₹61.6 crore.
- EBITDA margins for 9MFY26 improved to 19.5% compared to 17.7% in 9MFY25.
- Revenue from operations for 9MFY26 stood at ₹466.7 crore, up 7.5% YoY.
- Capacity expansion of 1.5 million units deferred to Q2FY27, but 0.5 million units added via machinery optimization.
- Premium brand SMK now accounts for 14.4% of 9MFY26 revenue compared to 11.5% in 9MFY25.
Studds Accessories reported a strong Q3FY26 with revenue growing 9.4% YoY to ₹163 crore, driven by steady demand in the two-wheeler helmet segment. Profitability saw a significant boost as PAT rose 26.3% YoY to ₹20.7 crore, aided by gross margin expansion from favorable raw material costs. While a major 1.5 million unit capacity expansion was deferred by one quarter due to construction restrictions, the company mitigated this by adding machinery for an additional 0.5 million units. The company is also expanding its global footprint with a new subsidiary in Spain expected to start operations in Q1FY27.
- Revenue from operations grew 9.4% YoY to ₹163.0 crore in Q3FY26
- EBITDA increased by 20.1% YoY to ₹30.7 crore, with margins improving from 17.2% to 18.8%
- Net Profit (PAT) surged 26.3% YoY to ₹20.7 crore for the quarter
- 9MFY26 PAT stands at ₹61.6 crore, representing 23.9% growth over the previous year
- Capacity expansion of 1.5 million units deferred by one quarter; added 0.5 million units via immediate machinery optimization
Studds Accessories reported a 15.6% YoY growth in net profit to ₹205.15 million for Q3 FY26, with revenue from operations increasing 8.5% YoY to ₹1,614.47 million. A significant update was the postponement of commercial production at its new Manufacturing Facility-V in Faridabad, now expected by the end of Q2 FY27 due to GRAP pollution control measures in Delhi-NCR. While operational performance remains steady, the delay in capacity expansion may impact near-term growth projections. This marks the company's first earnings report since its listing in November 2025.
- Revenue from operations grew 8.5% YoY to ₹1,614.47 million in Q3 FY26.
- Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹205.15 million, up from ₹177.46 million in the same period last year.
- Commencement of Manufacturing Facility-V in Faridabad delayed to Q2 FY27 due to GRAP environmental regulations.
- Nine-month profit for FY26 reached ₹622.31 million, a 21.2% increase over the previous year's ₹513.26 million.
- The company successfully listed on stock exchanges on November 7, 2025, following an IPO at ₹585 per share.
Studds Accessories reported a steady year-on-year performance for Q3 FY26, with revenue from operations growing 8.5% to ₹1,614.47 million. Net profit increased by 15.6% YoY to ₹205.15 million, although it saw a slight sequential decline from ₹212.65 million in Q2 FY26. A key development is the delay of the new Manufacturing Facility-V in Faridabad, now expected to commence by Q2 FY2027 due to pollution-related construction restrictions (GRAP) in the Delhi-NCR region. These results represent the company's first financial disclosure following its listing in November 2025.
- Revenue from operations grew 8.5% YoY to ₹1,614.47 million in Q3 FY26.
- Net Profit (PAT) increased 15.6% YoY to ₹205.15 million, despite a 3.5% sequential dip.
- Nine-month FY26 PAT stands at ₹622.31 million, up from ₹513.26 million in the prior year period.
- Commercial production at Manufacturing Facility-V delayed to Q2 FY2027 due to GRAP pollution standards.
- Total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹1,361.12 million, with a notable increase in other expenses to ₹518.61 million.
Studds Accessories Limited has announced its earnings conference call to discuss financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The call is scheduled for Monday, February 02, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. IST. Managing Director Sidhartha Bhushan Khurana and the senior management team will be present to discuss operational and financial performance. An investor presentation will be made available on the stock exchanges and the company website prior to the call.
- Earnings call scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST.
- Focus on financial performance for Q3 and 9MFY26 ending December 31, 2025.
- Management representation includes Managing Director Sidhartha Bhushan Khurana.
- Universal dial-in numbers provided: +91 22 6280 1488 and +91 22 7115 8869.
- Investor presentation to be released before the call for public review.
Studds Accessories Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms the successful processing of dematerialization requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. It verifies that physical security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after verification, with depository names updated in the register of members. This is a standard procedural filing ensuring the integrity of the company's shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
- Confirms that securities received for dematerialization were processed and listed on stock exchanges.
- Confirms that physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled within prescribed timelines.
- Ensures adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
Studds Accessories Limited has announced the cancellation of its Analyst and Institutional Investor meetings that were scheduled for January 7, 2026. The meetings were originally intended to run from 10 AM to 5 PM IST but have been called off citing business exigencies. This update follows the company's previous communication regarding the schedule on January 3, 2026. Such cancellations are generally administrative, though the specific business exigencies were not detailed in the filing.
- Cancellation of meetings with Analysts and Institutional Investors on January 7, 2026
- The scheduled time for the interaction was from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM IST
- The company cited business exigencies as the primary reason for the sudden cancellation
- The information was submitted pursuant to Regulation 30 (6) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Studds Accessories Limited has announced a two-day schedule for meetings with institutional investors and analysts in Mumbai. The meetings are slated for January 8 and 9, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM. The company will engage in both one-on-one and group formats to discuss publicly available information. These interactions will be based on the existing November 2025 Investor Presentation, ensuring no unpublished price-sensitive information is disclosed.
- Scheduled investor meetings to take place on January 8th and 9th, 2026, in Mumbai.
- Interaction window set from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM involving 1x1 and group meetings.
- Discussions will strictly adhere to the November 2025 Investor Presentation already in the public domain.
- Compliance filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- No unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) is intended to be shared during these sessions.
Studds Accessories Limited has announced a two-day investor engagement schedule in Mumbai on January 8 and 9, 2026. Company officials will participate in 1x1 and group meetings with analysts and institutional investors between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM. The discussions will be based on the previously released November 2025 Investor Presentation and other publicly available information. No unpublished price-sensitive information is intended to be shared during these interactions.
- Two-day investor interaction scheduled for January 8th and 9th, 2026, in Mumbai.
- Meetings will be conducted in both 1x1 and group formats from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
- Discussions will strictly utilize the November 2025 Investor Presentation already available on exchanges.
- The event is part of routine compliance under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.
Studds Accessories Limited has scheduled a series of meetings with institutional investors and analysts on January 7, 2026. The interactions are set to take place in Mumbai between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM in both 1x1 and group formats. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during these sessions. This disclosure is a routine compliance filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations.
- Investor and Analyst meetings scheduled for January 7, 2026, in Mumbai.
- Interaction window is set from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
- Meetings will include both 1x1 and group discussion formats.
- Discussions will be strictly based on publicly available information to ensure compliance.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
H1 FY26 consolidated revenue grew 6.4% YoY to INR 303.7 Cr. Domestic sales grew 4% YoY (104% of last year), while export sales grew 20% YoY (120% of last year). Q2 FY26 revenue grew 6.5% YoY to INR 154.4 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
H1 FY26 revenue split: Domestic market contributed 82.5% (INR 250.55 Cr) and Exports contributed 17.5% (INR 53.15 Cr). In Q2 FY26, Domestic was 86.6% and Exports were 13.4%.
Profitability Margins
H1 FY26 Gross Margin expanded due to product mix. Operating (EBITDA) margin was 19.8% (+193 bps YoY). Net (PAT) margin was 13.5% (+181 bps YoY). FY24 PBILDT margin was 17.62% compared to 12.95% in FY23.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 stood at 19.8% (INR 60.2 Cr), up from 17.9% in H1 FY25. Management guidance for full-year FY26 EBITDA margin is between 20% and 21%.
Capital Expenditure
Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP) stood at INR 45.8 Cr as of September 30, 2025. The company is expanding capacity by 1.5 million units in the first phase, expected to be operational by Q1 FY27.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE A+; Stable for long-term and CARE A1+ for short-term bank facilities. Borrowing costs are minimal as the company has repaid term loans in full; non-current borrowings were only INR 3.4 Cr as of Sep-25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Crude oil derivatives represent approximately 50% of total raw material costs. Other materials include EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and water transfer decals.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is ~9 million 2W helmets and boxes. Planned expansion of 1.5 million units (16.6% increase) is underway with a Q1 FY27 operational timeline.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs (COGS) were 44-45% in FY21 but spiked to 52% in FY23 due to the shipping crisis. FY24 margins improved to 17.62% due to a reduction in material consumption costs.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Q2 FY26 capacity utilization: 2W helmets and boxes at 92%, EPS at 91%, and water decals at 72%. H1 FY26 utilization was 86%, 84%, and 64% respectively.
Logistics & Distribution
Extensive network of 360+ distributors in India and presence in 70+ countries. Export growth of 20% in H1 FY26 supports higher-margin revenue streams.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through a 1.5 million unit capacity expansion by Q1 FY27, premiumization of the product mix (SMK and O'Neal brands), and deeper penetration in Europe via a new Spanish warehouse.
Products & Services
Motorized helmets, non-motorized helmets, two-wheeler accessories (side boxes), EPS liners, and water transfer decals.
Brand Portfolio
Studds (flagship), SMK, Daytona, and O'Neal.
New Products/Services
Premium protective gear and higher-end helmet designs (240+ designs currently) are expected to drive margin expansion through improved product mix.
Market Expansion
Expansion into newer European geographies and strengthening distribution in existing 70+ countries. Domestic focus on organized segment growth.
Market Share & Ranking
Dominant market position in the Indian helmet industry; one of the top three organized players alongside Steelbird and Vega.
Strategic Alliances
Association with O'Neal for premium segments and diversified OEM clientele.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Shift from unorganized to organized manufacturing (accelerated by GST) and adoption of higher safety norms in India are driving a 5-10% annual growth in the organized segment.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from organized players like Steelbird and Vega, as well as smaller unorganized manufacturers who compete on price.
Competitive Moat
Durable moat through 50 years of brand recall, vertical integration (EPS and decals), and a massive distribution network of 360+ distributors, making it difficult for new entrants to scale.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to two-wheeler industry volumes and consumer discretionary spending on premium safety gear.
Consumer Behavior
Consumers are increasingly upgrading to premium protective gear and prioritizing safety certifications, benefiting established brands like Studds.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers and changes in international safety standards (e.g., European ECE standard changes) can impact export volumes and require product redesign.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with Indian safety standards and European ECE 22.06 standards. GST implementation has historically benefited Studds by impacting unorganized competitors.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate is approximately 25.2% based on FY25 figures (INR 25.4 Cr tax on INR 95.0 Cr PBT). H1 FY26 tax paid was INR 18.6 Cr.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in crude oil prices (impacting 50% of RM) and timing of revenue recognition for exports, which caused a slight margin dip in Q2 FY26.
Geographic Concentration Risk
82.5% of revenue is concentrated in the Indian domestic market, though export contribution is growing (up to 17.5% in H1 FY26).
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on crude oil derivative suppliers; specific vendor concentration not disclosed.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk mitigated by setting up a dedicated IT office in Gurugram to advance technology-led initiatives and safety engineering.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 43.0 Cr as of March 2025; liquidity is strong with INR 55.07 Cr in cash and equivalents as of Sep-24.