What we do Universal Autofoundry Limited manufactures grey iron and ductile iron castings for automotive and engineering sectors, supplying machined and semi-machined components. |
Founded in 1,971 |
Market share Leading supplier with a 42,000 MT annual casting capacity, serving major Indian OEMs like Ashok Leyland and Escorts. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality, customizable cast iron components addressing needs in commercial vehicles and engineering industries. |
Top clients or who we serve Supplies commercial vehicle makers, tractor manufacturers, and engineering firms including Ashok Leyland, Escorts, JCB India; B2B focus. |
Key management Vimal Chand Jain (Chairman & MD, Electrical Engineering, Osmania University), Vikram Jain (Whole Time Director - Marketing), Vinit Jain (CFO, MBA), Gajendra Kumar Tyagi (Operations). |
Our journey and innovations Established 1971; modernized with electric induction furnaces; expanded molding capacity; started exports to Europe in 2003; commissioned solar power plant in 2025. |
Where we operate India-focused manufacturing with export markets in USA, Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. |
Top products or what we offer Castings like suspension brackets, hubs, flywheels, brake drums for commercial vehicles and tractors in machined and semi-machined forms. |
Top brands Universal Autofoundry casting products, trusted by leading OEMs, a top exporter with 15+ countries served, 42,000 MT capacity with latest molding lines. |
Raw materials needed Iron and ductile iron raw materials for casting production. |
Raw materials supplier Local and regional foundry raw material suppliers (specific names not disclosed). |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue moderately cyclical, with efforts to diversify across tractor, commercial vehicle, and export segments to stabilize income. |
Our industry position A recognized player with increasing capacity utilization and growing export presence contributing to Indian foundry industry. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue approx. ₹1934 mn, PAT ₹24 mn, EBITDA improving; Q3FY26 revenue ₹492 mn, 6% Y-o-Y growth; solar plant investment to reduce costs. |
Geographical revenue split Primarily India revenue with growing exports (~10% targeted within 3 years) to US, Europe, and other global markets. |
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Whats driving growth Capacity expansion, strategic partnership with Kranti Industries, solar power cost savings, and rising demand in tractor and M&HCV sectors. |
Our future plans Expand solar power capacity to 8 MW, increase export market share, improve capacity utilization beyond 65%, and operational synergies with Kranti Industries. |
Our green promise Commissioned 5 MW solar power plant in 2025, aiming to reduce power costs and enhance sustainability. |
Our people and values Strong management team with diverse expertise, commitment to safety, CSR initiatives, and compliance with workplace laws. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material cost volatility, cyclical automotive demand, ongoing legal disputes, and competition in domestic and export markets. |
Interesting facts Early adopter of high-pressure molding lines; received Kaizen Silver Award and export excellence recognitions; operates one of the largest solar plants in Rajasthan. |
Risks and strategy Mitigating supply chain and demand risks by diversifying product mix and geographies; enhancing operational efficiency; focusing on ESG compliance. |
