Castrol India Q4 profit up 8%, revenue rises 7.3%, margin contracts a bit

Castrol India Ltd has announced an 8% increase in its net profit for the January-March quarter of FY25, reaching ₹234 crore, up from ₹216 crore in the same quarter last year.

The company’s revenue from operations for the fourth quarter rose by 7.3%, amounting to ₹1,422 crore, compared to ₹1,325 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

In terms of profitability, Castrol India’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 4.7% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹308 crore against ₹294 crore in Q4 FY24.  However, the EBITDA margin declined slightly to 21.6% in Q4FY25 from 22.2% in Q4FY24.

Commenting on the company’s performance in Q1 FY25, Kedar Lele, Managing Director of Castrol India Ltd, said, “We’ve made a solid start to the year, posting growth in both revenue and profitability despite a challenging external environment. Our focus on product innovation, portfolio expansion, and deeper market penetration continues to drive consistent momentum. The successful relaunch of Castrol Activ and sustained traction in rural markets have been key drivers of our volume growth this quarter.”

Lele added, “We are committed to strengthening mechanic advocacy across various channels and leveraging the power of our brand communication to enhance consumer relevance. While macroeconomic challenges such as rising input costs and forex volatility persist, we remain confident in our ability to strengthen our leadership position, sustain growth, and maintain margins in this dynamic market.”

Castrol India’s national network now spans approximately 148,000 outlets across the country. Additionally, the company has signed a supply agreement with renowned motorcycle manufacturer Triumph for Castrol POWER1, a fully synthetic 2-wheeler engine oil.

On Monday, April 28, shares of Castrol India closed 3.2% higher at ₹209.51 on the Stock Exchange.