Affordable Robotic & Automation targets billion-dollar valuation amid profit turnaround

Affordable Robotic & Automation Limited (ARAPL) achieved a significant turnaround, reaching profitability in H1 FY26 with a profit before tax of 4.38 crores in Q2 alone, a notable improvement from previous negative figures. Consolidated H1 income grew to 48.43 crores, up from 43.95 crores last year, driven by cost optimization, design enhancements, and reduced fixed expenses. The company reported an EBITDA of 6.26 crores in Q2 and a positive net profit after tax of 87 lakhs on a consolidated basis for H1 FY26.

ARAPL aims for a billion-dollar valuation within the next 4-5 years, focusing on its welding automation, automated parking, and HUMRO (mobile robotics) divisions. HUMRO, an export-focused subsidiary, primarily serves the US and Europe, with 26 robots currently deployed in the US. The company plans to invest approximately 80 crores in HUMRO for customer acquisition, product development, and inventory.

Order bookings as of September include 58 crores for welding automation, 58 crores for car parking, and 26 crores for automation. Total new orders booked in H1 FY26 amounted to 105 crores, with 140 crores pending delivery by year-end. Affordable Robotic & Automation has a manufacturing capacity of 250-300 robots annually and anticipates exponential growth from HUMRO by FY27.