Affordable Robotic and Automation Limited (ARAPL) (BSE: 541402 | NSE: AFFORDABLE), a listed robotics and industrial automation company in India, reported its consolidated financial performance for the first quarter of FY27. Standalone revenue for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹911.60 lakh, compared with ₹1,882.15 lakh in Q1 FY26. The company said the decline was mainly due to the timing of project dispatches. Orders worth approximately ₹13 crore that were originally planned and scheduled for billing in the first quarter were dispatched and billed in Q2 FY27 due to execution schedules for a few large projects.
The company expects the revenue from these projects to be recognised in the current quarter, supporting a stronger Q2 performance.EBITDA loss for the quarter stood at ₹327.89 lakh, compared with ₹201.29 lakh in Q1 FY26. The company attributed the change mainly to lower revenue booked during the quarter rather than higher underlying costs. Employee benefits expense declined 13.7% year-on-year, reflecting continued cost control and operational efficiency.
Loss Before Tax stood at ₹480.14 lakh, compared with ₹360.46 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. On a consolidated basis, Q1 FY27 revenue stood at ₹1,108.82 lakh, compared with ₹1,886.56 lakh in Q1 FY26. Consolidated EBITDA loss was ₹327.89 lakh, compared with ₹196.88 lakh a year earlier, while consolidated Loss Before Tax stood at ₹480.14 lakh against ₹368.85 lakh in Q1 FY26.
ARAPL reported strong order visibility entering the second quarter. The company booked additional orders worth ₹22 crore between June 2026 and August 2026. As of August 2026, its confirmed order book stood at approximately ₹149 crore, providing visibility for the remainder of FY27.
The company said the ₹13 crore of sales deferred from Q1 to Q2 are already under execution. Combined with the existing order book and project pipeline, ARAPL expects improved performance over the coming quarters. ARAPL also continued to expand its autonomous mobility business under its Humro brand. The company’s subsidiary, established in 2021, focuses on autonomous mobility and robotics solutions. The business is exploring opportunities to expand its technology platform across different autonomous vehicle applications.
As part of the expansion, ARAPL RaaS has announced a strategic investment of ₹48 crore in the company. A Share Subscription Agreement has been signed, with the first tranche of ₹24 crore already received. The company has completed the deployment of 16 robots, while another eight robots are currently undergoing proof-of-concept trials with customers.
Founded in 2005, ARAPL has more than a decade of experience in industrial robotics and automation and serves customers including Honda, SKH-Magna, Mahindra, Tata Motors and Piaggio. Its capabilities include robotics, automation, in-house research and development and technology-led solutions across multiple industrial applications. With a growing order book, new customer deployments and continued investment in autonomous robotics, ARAPL is focused on expanding its presence in industrial automation and autonomous mobility
