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Castings, Forgings & Fastners, Small Cap

Sterling Tools has forayed into the energy sector through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterling Tech-Mobility. The company has partnered with Zhejiang Meishuo Electric Technology Co., China to locally manufacture latching relays for the energy sector, industrial grids, and other applications in India. These relays are crucial in reducing power consumption and thus extending the lifespan of key components across smart metering systems, as well as industrial and white goods applications. They enable the remote connection and disconnection of power to a consumer's premises, utilizing a latch mechanism that minimizes energy consumption during operation.

This association is expected to generate Rs. 200 crore in business by FY30, and Sterling Tools will bring the niche technology to manufacture and assemble latching relays locally at a new facility in Bengaluru, India, with an initial investment of around Rs. 20 crore.

By producing these components domestically, Sterling Tools aims to drive import substitution and reduce reliance on imports, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and supporting the Make in India initiative. The development will empower Indian companies and other suppliers to access advanced technology locally, building a self-reliant ecosystem for the industrial and white goods industries.

Sterling Tools, through its wholly owned subsidiary Sterling Tech-Mobility, plans to expand the local manufacturing of electrical components, systems, and relays, strengthening India's industrial supply chain and reducing reliance on imports. With the market poised for significant growth, this partnership is well-timed to capitalize on emerging opportunities while contributing to a sustainable future.

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Sterling Tools (STL) has been awarded the long-term rating of [ICRA]AA- (Positive). The outlook has been revised from Stable to Positive by ICRA. This upgrade is driven by STL's strong credit profile and robust growth in the electric vehicle (EV) components segment, which has led to increased diversification of STL's earnings.

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Net profit of Sterling Tools rose 40.21% to Rs 17.47 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 12.46 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales rose 35.12% to Rs 283.98 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 210.17 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023.

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Revenue from operations jumped 35.11% year on year to Rs 283.98 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024.

As compared to Q1 FY25, the company's net profit declined by 5% and revenue fell by 1% in Q2 FY25.

Total expenses jumped 34.30% YoY to Rs 262.85 crore during the quarter. Cost of materials consumed was at Rs 132.95 crore (up 37.71% YoY) while employee benefits expense stood at Rs 23.95 crore (up 53.82% YoY) during the period under review.

Profit before tax stood at Rs 23.05 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024, up 40.46% from Rs 16.41 crore recorded in Q2 FY24.

On half-year basis, the company's net profit rose 40.54% to Rs 35.88 crore on 31.31% increase in revenue to Rs 565.66 crore in H1 FY25 over H1 FY24.

Meanwhile, the company’s board has approved the investment in the form of equity in Sterling Tech-Mobility, wholly owned subsidiary of the company upto an amount of Rs 20 crore in one or more tranches.

Sterling Tools manufacture high tensile and premier cold forged hi-tensile fasteners catering to the passenger cars, two wheelers, commercial vehicles, agri-equipment and construction equipment segments. The company’s client portfolio comprises leading OEMs in the domestic market and international markets.

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