VSTTILLERS - VST Till. Tract.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Integrated Registry Management Services, confirmed that all dematerialization requests were processed. The RTA verified that securities were listed on stock exchanges and certificates were mutilated within the mandated 15-day timeframe. This is a standard procedural filing ensuring administrative transparency and regulatory adherence.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Confirmation provided by Registrar M/s. Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited.
- Dematerialization requests processed and depository names updated in the register within 15 days.
- Certificates received for dematerialization were mutilated and cancelled after due verification.
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited has received a final assessment order from the Assistant Commissioner (GST), Tamil Nadu, resolving a long-standing tax dispute. The initial GST demand of ₹6,736.73 lakhs for the period FY 2017-18 to FY 2019-20 has been drastically reduced to just ₹37.30 lakhs. This reduction follows the company's successful submissions and representations to the tax authorities. The company confirmed that the final payment will have no significant impact on its financial operations.
- GST demand reduced by over 99% from ₹6,736.73 lakhs to ₹37.30 lakhs
- Order pertains to the three-year financial period from FY 2017-18 to FY 2019-20
- Final assessment order issued by the Assistant Commissioner (GST), Tamil Nadu on March 28, 2026
- Company reports no material impact on financial operations beyond the ₹37.30 lakhs payment
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited reported a significant decline in monthly sales for March 2026, with total volumes falling to 4,940 units compared to 7,892 units in March 2025. The drop was primarily led by Power Tiller sales, which plummeted 42% year-on-year to 4,185 units. However, the company maintained a strong full-year performance, with Year-to-Date (YTD) total sales reaching 56,243 units, representing a 32% growth over the previous fiscal year. Tractor sales remained a bright spot in the monthly data, growing 12.5% to 755 units.
- Total monthly sales for March 2026 stood at 4,940 units versus 7,892 units in March 2025.
- Power Tiller sales for the month saw a sharp decline to 4,185 units from 7,221 units YoY.
- Tractor sales grew to 755 units in March 2026, up from 671 units in the same month last year.
- Full-year YTD Power Tiller sales reached 50,332 units, a 35% increase over the 37,297 units in the prior year.
- Total YTD sales for the fiscal year ended March 2026 grew by 32% to 56,243 units.
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited has allotted 9,396 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of options under its Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Plan 2024. This allotment increases the company's total paid-up equity share capital from 86,43,358 to 86,52,754 shares. The shares were issued at an exercise price of ₹10 per share, which is the face value. This is a routine corporate action aimed at employee compensation and retention, resulting in a negligible equity dilution of approximately 0.11%.
- Allotment of 9,396 equity shares of face value ₹10 each to employees.
- Total paid-up share capital increased from ₹8,64,33,580 to ₹8,65,27,540.
- The exercise price for the Restricted Stock Units was set at ₹10 per share.
- Total number of issued shares post-allotment stands at 86,52,754 equity shares.
- The new shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects.
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting April 01, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. This closure is ahead of the declaration of financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives. It is scheduled to reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared to the exchanges. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be announced in due course.
- Trading window closure commences on April 01, 2026
- Closure is related to financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026
- Window to reopen 48 hours after the announcement of financial results
- Restriction applies to designated persons and their immediate relatives under SEBI norms
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited reported a strong performance for February 2026, with total sales reaching 4,435 units compared to 3,260 units in the same month last year. Power tiller sales grew significantly by 34.2% YoY to 3,963 units, while tractor sales saw a robust 53.2% jump to 472 units. On a Year-to-Date (YTD) basis, the company has achieved a 47.9% growth in total volumes, reaching 51,303 units. This performance indicates strong demand in the agricultural equipment sector and efficient market penetration throughout the fiscal year.
- Total sales for February 2026 rose 36% YoY to 4,435 units from 3,260 units.
- Power tiller sales witnessed a 34.2% YoY increase, reaching 3,963 units in February.
- Tractor sales grew by 53.2% YoY to 472 units during the month.
- Cumulative YTD total sales surged by 47.9% to 51,303 units compared to 34,692 units in the previous year.
VST Tillers Tractors Limited reported a robust 32% year-on-year revenue growth for 9MFY26, reaching ₹912 crore. Operational EBITDA margins improved significantly to 13.1% from 10.2% in the previous year, driven by strategic initiatives and process improvements. The company maintained a healthy PAT of ₹100.7 crore and generated ₹108 crore in cash from operations during the nine-month period. Management has guided for 15-20% growth in the tiller business and aims for a US market entry by 2027.
- 9MFY26 Revenue grew 32% YoY to ₹912 crore compared to ₹693 crore in 9MFY25.
- Operational EBITDA margin improved to 13.1% (₹119.1 crore) from 10.2% (₹70.7 crore) YoY.
- PAT increased to ₹100.7 crore for 9MFY26, up from ₹69.5 crore in the prior year period.
- Management targets 15-20% growth in tillers and 10-15% in tractors with EBITDA guidance of 11-13%.
- Strong cash flow generation of ₹108 crore from operations during the 9M period.
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited has announced its participation in a group meeting with analysts and institutional investors scheduled for February 21, 2026. The meeting will be held physically in Mumbai as part of the Omkara Capital Investors Meet. The company has explicitly stated that no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) will be shared during this interaction. Such meetings are standard corporate actions intended to maintain transparency and engagement with the investment community.
- Physical group meeting scheduled for February 21, 2026, in Mumbai.
- Participation in the Omkara Capital Investors Meet for institutional interaction.
- Company confirms that no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) will be disclosed.
- The schedule is subject to change based on exigencies from either the company or investors.
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited has informed the exchanges that the audio recording of its Q3 FY26 earnings conference call is now available. The call, which took place on February 09, 2026, discussed the company's financial performance for the quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025. This disclosure is part of the company's regulatory compliance to ensure transparency for all stakeholders. Investors can access the recording through the link provided on the company's official website.
- Recording of the Q3 FY26 post-result conference call is now live on the company website.
- The call was conducted on February 09, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST.
- Covers financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- The filing follows the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.
VST Tillers Tractors delivered a robust performance in Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 44% YoY to ₹314 Cr. The company achieved its highest-ever 9-month turnover of ₹912 Cr, driven by a 55% surge in power tiller volumes. Profitability improved significantly, with Q3 PAT rising to ₹30.7 Cr from just ₹1.7 Cr in the previous year. While domestic tractor sales grew by 18% in the 9-month period, export markets remained a drag with a 23% decline.
- 9M FY26 revenue reached a record ₹912 Cr, marking a 32% YoY growth compared to ₹693 Cr.
- Power Tiller sales volume grew by 85.2% in Q3 FY26, reaching 12,545 units.
- Operational EBITDA margin for 9M FY26 improved to 13.1% from 10.2% in the previous year.
- Cash generation from operations turned positive at ₹108 Cr versus a deficit of ₹35 Cr in 9M FY25.
- Power weeder sales saw a massive 107.6% growth in Q3 FY26, selling 3,429 units.
VST Tillers Tractors Limited has announced the grant of 3,080 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to eligible employees under its 2024 RSU Plan. Each RSU is exercisable at a price of INR 10, which is the face value of the company's equity shares. The vesting is structured over four years, with 25% of the grant vesting annually starting one year from the grant date. This move is designed to align employee performance with company targets, as vesting is subject to specific performance criteria.
- Grant of 3,080 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to eligible employees under the 2024 Plan.
- Exercise price fixed at INR 10 per RSU, significantly below current market price.
- Vesting schedule of 25% per annum over a period of four years.
- Vesting is contingent upon meeting company and department-level performance targets.
- Exercise period is limited to 3 months from the date of each vesting.
VST Tillers reported a stellar performance for Q3 FY26, with revenue growing 43.4% YoY to ₹314.3 crore. The company's net profit saw a massive jump to ₹30.7 crore from just ₹1.7 crore in the previous year's quarter, driven by significant margin expansion. Operational EBITDA margins improved to 12.9% from 8.9%, despite a one-time labor code impact of ₹1.66 crore. For the nine-month period, the company maintained strong momentum with a 31.6% revenue growth and a net profit of ₹100.7 crore.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue grew 43.4% YoY to ₹314.3 crore compared to ₹219.1 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Net Profit skyrocketed to ₹30.7 crore in Q3 FY26 from ₹1.7 crore in the same quarter last year.
- EBITDA margins expanded significantly to 12.9% from 8.9% YoY; adjusted for labor code impact, margins would be 13.5%.
- 9M FY26 Net Profit reached ₹100.7 crore, up from ₹69.5 crore in the previous year's nine-month period.
- Net profit margins for the quarter improved from 0.8% to 9.6%.
VST Tillers Tractors Limited reported a robust performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with revenue from operations growing 43.4% YoY to ₹314.30 crore. Net profit witnessed a massive jump to ₹30.72 crore from a low base of ₹1.70 crore in the previous year, significantly aided by a turnaround in investment valuations. The company's nine-month profit for FY26 reached ₹100.71 crore, marking a 45% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite a one-time labor code provision of ₹1.66 crore, operational margins showed marked improvement.
- Revenue from operations increased by 43.4% YoY to ₹31,430 lakhs in Q3 FY26.
- Net Profit surged to ₹3,072 lakhs from ₹170 lakhs in the year-ago quarter.
- Fair value gain on investments contributed ₹545 lakhs compared to a loss of ₹1,104 lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Nine-month EPS rose to ₹116.52 from ₹80.43 in the previous year.
- Recognized a one-time impact of ₹165.95 lakhs due to the implementation of New Labour Codes.
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited has scheduled a conference call for analysts and investors on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST. The call is intended to discuss the company's financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year (3QFY26). Key management personnel, including the Managing Director, CEO, and CFO, will be present to address queries. The session is being organized by B&K Securities and requires advance registration via Webex.
- Conference call scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 10:00 Hours IST to discuss 3QFY26 results.
- Management representation includes MD Mr. V T Ravindra, CEO Mr. Antony Cherukara, and CFO Mr. Nitin Agrawal.
- The call is hosted by Batlivala & Karani (B&K) Securities India Pvt Ltd.
- Advance registration is required through the provided Webex webinar link.
- The meeting follows the disclosure requirements under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited reported a robust performance for January 2026, with total sales reaching 5,257 units compared to 3,416 units in January 2025. Power tiller sales saw a significant jump of 54.9% YoY to 4,810 units, while tractor sales grew by 43.7% YoY to 447 units. The year-to-date (YTD) figures show a strong upward trend with total sales growing 49.1% to 46,868 units. This performance indicates strong demand in the agricultural equipment segment.
- Total sales for January 2026 surged 53.9% YoY to 5,257 units from 3,416 units
- Power tiller sales grew by 54.9% YoY, reaching 4,810 units in Jan-26
- Tractor sales increased by 43.7% YoY to 447 units compared to 311 units in Jan-25
- Year-to-date (YTD) total sales reached 46,868 units, a 49.1% increase over the previous year's 31,432 units
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations for FY 2024-25 was INR 994.55 Cr, a growth of 2.74% YoY. In H1 FY26, revenue grew 26% YoY to INR 598 Cr. Segment-wise, Power Tillers contributed 54% and Tractors 24% of revenue in H1 FY25. Power Weeder sales grew 42.4% YoY (4,970 units) and Power Reapers grew 139% YoY (1,512 units) in H1 FY26.
Geographic Revenue Split
Karnataka and Maharashtra are key regions, collectively generating 35-40% of the total revenue as of March 31, 2023. The company is also expanding its export footprint, though export volumes in H1 FY26 were 566 units compared to 776 units in the previous year.
Profitability Margins
PAT for FY 2024-25 was INR 94.46 Cr, a decline of 22.26% from INR 121.51 Cr in FY 2023-24. PAT margins were impacted by MTM losses in Q2 FY26, though PAT excluding fair value gains/losses improved to INR 48.5 Cr in H1 FY26 from INR 28.2 Cr YoY.
EBITDA Margin
Operational EBITDA margin for FY 2024-25 was 11.17% (INR 111.09 Cr), down from 12.83% (INR 124.19 Cr) in FY 2023-24. In H1 FY26, operational EBITDA margin improved to 13.2% from 10.8% YoY, driven by better scale and product mix.
Capital Expenditure
The company plans a moderate capital expenditure of INR 50-60 Cr annually over the medium term, which is expected to be funded entirely through internal accruals.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a strong credit profile with an [ICRA]AA- (Stable) and [ICRA]A1+ rating. It remains debt-free with a net worth of INR 1,003.79 Cr as of March 31, 2025, and cash/liquid investments of INR 457.7 Cr as of September 30, 2024.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Input costs include steel, castings, and engine components, though specific percentage breakdowns per material are not disclosed. Input cost inflation and supply chain constraints exerted pressure on margins, causing OPM to contract from 14.8% in FY22 to 12.1% in 9M FY24.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed in the provided documents, though the company mentions global supply chain disturbances as a risk factor.
Capacity Expansion
The company is utilizing its Mysore plant for external business, supplying components to the metro rail and aerospace sectors. It is also expanding its dealer network, which currently exceeds 660 dealers.
Raw Material Costs
Operational EBITDA declined by approximately INR 13 Cr in FY25 due to strategic increases in expenditures to support growth and higher input costs. Procurement strategies include cost-optimization initiatives to scale margins back to historical levels of ~14.8%.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company won the Machinist Super Shopfloor Award for its Mysore plant. It also utilizes Kaizen competitions (Gold award) to drive efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Logistics & Distribution
The company maintains a widespread network of over 660 dealers to support its ~70% market share in the power tiller segment.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
26%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by a 43% increase in Power Tiller sales (24,829 units in H1 FY26), expansion into the high-horsepower tractor segment (VST ZETOR), and increasing retail finance penetration which rose from negligible to 12-13% in focus states. The company is also diversifying into power weeders, brush cutters, and electric pumps.
Products & Services
Power Tillers, Tractors, Power Weeders, Power Reapers, Brush Cutters, Electric Pumps, and aerospace/metro rail components.
Brand Portfolio
VST, VST ZETOR.
New Products/Services
New product launches include the VST ZETOR tractor range and higher horsepower engines. The company is also launching subsidy-neutral tillers to mitigate regulatory risks.
Market Expansion
Expansion into five focus states for retail finance and increasing revenue share from higher-margin exports. Target regions include domestic markets with low farm mechanization and international markets.
Market Share & Ranking
Dominant market leader in the domestic power tiller segment with approximately 70% market share.
Strategic Alliances
MOU signed with partners for component supply (aerospace/metro) and a partnership with Bajaj Finance for small farm machinery financing.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift toward increased farm mechanization and retail financing for small farm machinery. VST is positioning itself by diversifying into the Small Farm Machinery (SFM) segment and higher HP tractors.
Competitive Landscape
The tractor segment is highly competitive, with VST lagging behind market trends in recent years (tractor volumes declined 23% in 11M FY24).
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a 70% market share in power tillers, an established brand, and a wide distribution network of 660+ dealers. Sustainability is supported by a debt-free balance sheet and high cash reserves of INR 457.7 Cr.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to agricultural GDP and monsoon performance. Unseasonal rainfall in Karnataka and Maharashtra (35-40% revenue base) led to volume declines in 9M FY24.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing adoption of retail finance (now 12-13% in focus states) is changing how small farmers purchase equipment.
Geopolitical Risks
Global disruptions such as wars or supply chain disturbances are identified as factors that complicate the business landscape and impact input prices.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to government regulations on agricultural subsidies, which significantly impact the power tiller segment. Changes in tax laws and environmental norms for tractor engines also affect the business.
Environmental Compliance
The company reports under Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) standards.
Taxation Policy Impact
Average net profit for CSR calculation was INR 110.92 Cr, with a 2% CSR obligation of INR 2.22 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The company reported no material changes affecting its financial position between the end of FY25 and the date of the report. No specific pending court case values were disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Monsoon dependency (high impact on revenue), Government subsidy changes for tillers, and the ability to regain market share in the tractor segment (volumes were flat in 11M FY25).
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in Karnataka and Maharashtra, which account for 35-40% of total revenue.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependence on government subsidies for the power tiller segment and reliance on retail finance partners like Bajaj Finance for sales growth.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is mitigating technology risks through R&D in new engines and electric pumps, and by diversifying into high-tech sectors like aerospace components.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors turnover ratio was 5.51 in FY25, indicating a slight slowdown in collections compared to 6.36 in FY24.