The year 2005-06 has become a landmark year in BFL’s journey towards the global leadership in the forged & machined Power-train & Chassis component business. The year witnessed several strategic initiatives having far reaching benefits. These lent BFL a solid technology platform, a strategic manufacturing presence, key customer relationships & strong financial positioning.

Total Revenue grew by 54 percent — from Rs. 20, 014 million in 2004-05 to Rs. 30, 851 million in 2004-05.

Revenues outside India grew by 64 percent — from Rs. 12, 854 million in 2004-05 to Rs. 21, 095 million in 2005-06.

Operating profit (PBDIT) increased by 37 percent — from Rs. 4,313 million in 2004-05 to Rs. 5,889 million in 2005-06.

Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 25 percent — from Rs. 3,130 million in 2004-05 to Rs. 3,925 million in 2005-06.

Profit after tax (PAT) grew by 25 percent — from Rs. 2,011 million in 2004-05 to Rs. 2,505 million in 2005-06.

Earnings per share (EPS) rose from Rs. 9.96 in 2004-05 to Rs. 11.51 in 2005-06.


The company’s Revenues outside India grew by 64 % — from Rs.12,854 million in 2004-05 to Rs. 21,095 million in 2005-06. Today, revenues outside India account for more than 70 % of sales & total income. More significantly, the company has diversified and de-risked their export basket in terms of products, customers and geographies.