Universal Autofoundry Ltd (539314)

Universal Autofoundry Limited received an intimation regarding a claim petition filed by M/s Precision Autocastings Private Limited before the MSEFC, Jaipur. The claim amounts to Rs 3,55,80,784 for recovery of outstanding dues regarding supplies made to the company. The petition has been registered on the MSME ODR Portal under Case No. CP/15471(RJ)/2026. Given the company's annual net loss of Rs -3.35 Cr in FY26 and market cap of Rs 61 Cr, the claimed amount is financially significant.

• Claim petition filed under Section 18(1) of the MSMED Act, 2006 for Rs 3,55,80,784
• Claimant is M/s Precision Autocastings Private Limited for outstanding dues towards supplies
• Notice received from MSEFC Jaipur on October 06, 2026 and registered under Case No. CP/15471(RJ)/2026
• Disclosed to exchange on October 14, 2026 with company regretting the delay due to oversight

Universal Autofoundry reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹54.4 Cr, a 17% YoY increase, but posted a net loss of ₹1.6 Cr compared to a profit of ₹0.7 Cr in Q1 FY26. EBITDA margins fell sharply to 4.8% from 7.5% YoY due to raw material inflation and a change in product mix. Capacity utilization improved to 55%, and the company is banking on a 6.5 MW solar plant commissioning in H2 FY27 to lower costs. Total debt has increased to ₹78.3 Cr to fund these capital projects, resulting in a Debt/Equity ratio above 1.1.

• Revenue grew 17% YoY to ₹54.4 Cr, though it fell 8% from the preceding quarter (₹59.4 Cr).
• EBITDA per kg moderated to ₹4.6 from ₹6.8 YoY due to input cost pressure and product mix changes.
• Capacity utilization increased to 55% from 49% in the year-ago period, supporting volume growth.
• Exports rose 7% YoY to ₹5.1 Cr, representing approximately 9% of quarterly revenue.
• Capital Work-in-Progress stands at ₹21.7 Cr, largely for the upcoming 6.5 MW solar plant in Churu.

Universal Autofoundry reported a net loss of   1.61 Cr for Q1 FY27, continuing the negative trend from the previous quarter's   1.55 Cr loss. Revenue from operations declined 13% sequentially to   51.73 Cr, although it grew 11.8% compared to the same quarter last year. A significant concern is the rising debt, with total borrowings increasing to   78.34 Cr from   62.16 Cr in March 2026. Finance costs of   2.75 Cr for the quarter are high, consuming over 5% of total revenue.

• Net loss of   1.61 Cr in Q1 FY27 vs a profit of   0.68 Cr in Q1 FY26.
• Revenue from operations stood at   51.73 Cr, down from   59.44 Cr in the previous quarter.
• Total borrowings (Current + Non-current) increased to   78.34 Cr, exceeding the company's market cap of   66 Cr.
• Finance costs remained elevated at   2.75 Cr for the quarter.
• Total Equity slightly declined to   70.33 Cr from   71.95 Cr as of March 31, 2026.