Bosch India reported a 37% decline in Q1 FY27 profit to ₹702 crore, mainly due to an exceptional gain in the year-ago quarter, while revenue and automotive sales grew strongly.
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Bosch Limited, the Indian arm of German engineering and technology major Robert Bosch GmbH, reported a 37% year-on-year decline in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹702 crore for Q1 FY27.The decline was primarily due to an exceptional gain recorded in Q1 FY26 from the sale of its Building Technology (BT) business, the company said. Bosch had sold the division to Keenfinity India Private Limited for ₹595 crore as part of a global restructuring by its German parent. The transaction covered its video systems, access and intrusion systems, and communication systems businesses.Revenue from operations rose to ₹5,842 crore, supported by higher demand in the passenger vehicle and off-highway segments.“Last quarter was marked with significant announcements for us, including the acquisition of Bosch Chassis Systems Private Limited to expand our safety and braking portfolio and our joint venture with the TSF Group (Brakes India and Wheels India) for advanced commercial vehicle air systems. These decisive partnerships reflect our integrated approach to stay prepared for the next generation of safer, cleaner, software-driven, and future-ready mobility,” said Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of Bosch Group India.Automotive business drives growthBosch’s overall automotive product sales grew 25.7% year-on-year in Q1 FY27. Power Solutions sales grew 29%, driven by strong automotive demand.Two-wheeler sales rose 41.4%, led by value-added EMS products, premium motorcycle platforms and steady demand from domestic OEMs.Mobility Aftermarket Business grew 9.6%, supported by strategic pricing and new schemes for key categories such as lubricants and spark plugs. Beyond Mobility net sales increased by 12.6%, led by robust demand in the Power Tools segment.Published on August 11, 2026
