Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Europe Could Drive Rolex Rings’ Next Growth Phase
Rolex Rings makes metal rings and other parts used in cars, machines and bearings.
Its sales to the United States dropped because tariffs made its products more expensive.
Sales in Europe grew strongly, and Europe provided most of the company’s new future orders.
A planned trade agreement between India and the European Union could make Indian parts cheaper for European buyers.
However, the agreement still needs to be signed and approved.
The company also expects more US and Mexico business as tariffs ease.
Rolex Rings has spare factory capacity, so it may grow without building new plants.
Higher shipping costs and the need for cash to support exports could hurt profits.
Investors must decide whether the possible growth is worth the risks after the share price’s large rise.
Rolex Rings’ US exports fell about 30% in FY26 as tariffs peaked at 53%, while European revenue grew roughly 25%.
Europe supplied more than 60% of the company’s new business nominations in FY26, which could support revenue from FY27 onward.
The proposed India-European Union free trade agreement could eliminate or reduce current 3.5%-8% duties on Rolex Rings’ European exports.
Management is targeting 15%-17% FY27 revenue growth, but the company must overcome freight costs, working-capital demands and uneven demand.
The stock has risen more than 80% from its 52-week low, meaning much of the expected recovery may already be reflected in its valuation.
- Who
- Rolex Rings, a Rajkot-based manufacturer of bearing rings and automotive components, along with its European and US customers.
- What
- The company is assessing whether European growth, a potential India-EU free trade agreement and recovering US demand can drive its next growth phase.
- When
- The developments concern FY26 and the June 2026 quarter, with management targeting growth in FY27 and the trade agreement’s benefits potentially emerging from FY28 onward.
- Where
- Rolex Rings operates three plants in Rajkot, India, and sells components mainly to customers in India, Europe, the United States and Mexico.
- Why
- European nominations are increasing, the proposed trade agreement could improve price competitiveness, and lower US tariffs could support an export recovery.
Growth Case
Risk Case
European expansion
Growth Case
Europe grew about 25% despite weak regional automotive and industrial demand, while more than 60% of new nominations came from the region.
Risk Case
European demand could remain weak, and market-share gains may not translate into strong growth if the broader cycle deteriorates.
India-EU trade agreement
Growth Case
Lower or zero duties could make Rolex Rings’ products more competitive against suppliers from Japan, South Korea, Turkey and elsewhere.
Risk Case
The agreement still requires signing and ratification, and its benefit may be gradual. Carbon-border measures could also offset part of the tariff advantage.
FY27 recovery and valuation
Growth Case
Lower US tariffs, new US and Mexico programmes, and spare capacity could help the company reach its 15%-17% growth target without a major capital-spending cycle.
Risk Case
The company needs roughly 19%-21% growth over the remaining FY27 quarters, while the stock has already risen more than 80% from its low and faces freight and working-capital pressures.
- FY26 revenue
- Rs 1,144 crore, below Rs 1,179 crore in FY23.
- European growth
- Revenue from Europe grew about 25% in FY26.
- New nominations
- More than 60% of FY26 nominations came from Europe.
- FY27 guidance
- Management expects 15%-17% revenue growth, implying Rs 1,315-1,340 crore.
- Factory utilisation
- Current utilisation is about 62%-65%, with a target of 70%-72% by FY27 end.
- Export tariffs
- US tariffs peaked at 53% in FY26 and have since eased to around 25%, according to management.
- Trade agreement
- The proposed India-EU agreement could reduce current EU duties of about 3.5%-8% on relevant automotive and bearing parts.
- Working capital
- Working capital reached 195 days in March 2026.