Tyre manufacturers such as Apollo Tyres and Ceat are experiencing margin compression due to escalating input costs in Q4 FY26. Costs of raw materials like rubber, steel, aluminum, copper, freight, and energy have significantly risen, placing added pressure on their profit margins.

Ramkrishna Forgings has experienced a downgrade in its long-term rating to IND AA-, as the company's credit metrics for FY26 reveal weak performance, specifically due to increased leverage (4.6x) following capital expenditures and reduced export margins. Despite this, India Ratings has affirmed the short-term rating at IND A1 and maintains a stable outlook.

Ramkrishna Forgings aims to enhance profits by focusing on improved margins and increasing their export presence, aligning with the growing global demand for their offerings.

Ashok Leyland is suggested as a buy at around Rs 170-180, with potential targets reaching Rs 200-260. A stop loss of Rs 150 is advised. Additionally, Delhivery, Godfrey Phillips, RK Forgings, and Canara Bank are also recommended for diverse sectoral gains.

Ramkrishna Forgings anticipates growth in the North American market for FY27, due to robust demand for Class 8 trucks, which are projected to stay high until Q3 of next year according to the company's forecast.

Ramkrishna Forgings' joint venture plans to produce and supply 40,000 rail wheels by Q1 of the fiscal year 2026-27 to Indian Railways. The partnership aims for a revenue generation between INR 400 and 450 crores from wheel supplies during this period.

Ramkrishna Forgings plans to more than double its trailer axle revenue to INR 250 crore by FY27, aiming for a 10% market share. The company anticipates that over the next two years, exports will constitute over 40% of their volumes, which could boost margins and overall growth.

Ramkrishna Forgings announced plans to invest INR 2000 crore towards establishing a new plant in Chennai, focusing on the production of forged wheels. This move signals an expansion into the forged wheels sector by the company.

Ramkrishna Forgings experiences a significant drop of 72% in quarterly profits compared to last year, but revenue grows by 28.5%. Notably, EBITDA has increased by 110%, with a substantial margin expansion to 17.1%.

Ramkrishna Forgings saw a significant drop in Q4 net profit, falling by 72% compared to the same quarter last year, with earnings reaching INR 560 million. However, there was some positive news as revenue increased by 42%, ending Q4 at INR 12.1 billion.

Despite a notable increase in revenue for Ramkrishna Forgings in Q4, their profit saw a significant decline of 72% year-over-year, reaching ₹56 Cr from ₹200 Cr. This discrepancy between revenue growth and profit decrease might indicate operational or cost management issues.

Ramkrishna Forgings has announced a first interim dividend of INR 1 for each equity share, providing shareholders with an early income boost.

Jindal Steel and Zen Technologies have released their Q4 financial results for the fiscal year 2025-2026, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Punjab Chemicals and Ramkrishna Forgings are under the spotlight as they prepare to announce their Q4 results soon.

Geojit predicts a possible 22% increase in shares of Tata Chemicals, Crompton Greaves, and Ramkrishna Forgings. The Nifty 500 index experienced growth in April with key contributors such as OLA Electric, Suzlon, Adani Green, and BHEL leading the way. (Business Standard)

Ramkrishna Forgings is set to announce its financial results for FY26 and potentially declare the first interim dividend for FY25-26 during their board meeting on May 1, 2026. Shareholders await the announcement for insights into the company's performance.

Ramkrishna Forgings' new Chennai plant, valued at INR 2000 crores, is set to commence operations in the first half of FY24, focusing on supplying approximately 40-50 thousand wheels to Indian Railways. The joint venture with Titagarh Rail Systems plans to produce a staggering 15.4 million wheels over two decades, aiming for revenues up to INR 10,000 crores by 2030 and processing over a million tonnes of metal.

Investment expert Sumeet Bagadia suggests keeping an eye on five potential high-performing stocks: Jindal Stainless, Ramkrishna Forgings, NCC, Brigade Enterprises, and Federal Bank. The overall market is showing positive trends, with the Nifty increasing by 1.16% to 24,050.60 and Bank Nifty experiencing a significant surge of 1.99% to 55,912.75, indicating a bullish market momentum.

Ramkrishna Forgings has received an initial payment of INR 51.18 crore for issued share warrants, following auditor confirmation that there's no evidence of funds misuse or book manipulation.

Ramkrishna Forgings experienced a 7.9% increase in stock price to ₹503.50 following the launch of a new ₹249 crore DISA FLEX 80 casting line, which will produce 28,800 tonnes/year and positions the company as a comprehensive supplier for automotive castings.