Studds Accessories lands Alpinestars deal and eyes 30% capacity hike
The company booked ₹634 crore in FY26 revenue and is targeting a manufacturing capacity of 12.5 million helmets within 18 months.
— 3 earlier stories on Studds Accessories Ltd. →What's new
- Studds is onboarding premium brand Alpinestars for private-label production.
- Manufacturing capacity will rise by 30% to 12.5 million units over 15-18 months.
- FY26 financials hit ₹634 crore in revenue and ₹82.7 crore in net profit.
Why this matters
Securing a premium partner like Alpinestars is a clear move to shift the brand’s profile into higher-margin territory. Coupling this with a heavy 30% capacity expansion shows the company is betting that demand for premium, private-label gear will scale rapidly.
What we're watching
- Construction milestones for the first expansion phase starting in Q2 FY27.
- Contribution margins from the Alpinestars private-label partnership.
- Profitability progress from the European subsidiary.
The full read
Studds Accessories reported ₹634 crore in revenue and ₹82.7 crore in net profit for FY26. Beyond the balance sheet, the company outlined a growth path centered on two levers. First, it is onboarding the global premium riding gear brand Alpinestars for private-label production. Second, it plans to expand its total annual manufacturing capacity by 30% to 12.5 million helmets. This expansion will take place over the next 15-18 months, with the first phase starting in Q2 FY27. Management also provided updates on its European subsidiary, indicating progress in its international footprint. The partnership with Alpinestars is the most telling move here—it moves the manufacturer into the premium private-label space, a necessary step to support the planned volume surge. The company has tied its growth to aggressive capacity targets; the next test is whether the market can absorb that volume at the premium price point Alpinestars demands.
Questions answered
- What is the scale of the company's planned expansion?
- Studds plans to boost its annual production capacity by 30%, moving from its current levels to 12.5 million helmets over the next 15-18 months.
- When does the expansion effort begin?
- The company expects the first phase of its capacity expansion to commence in the second quarter of FY27.
- What was the financial performance for FY26?
- Studds reported full-year revenue of ₹634 crore and a net profit of ₹82.7 crore.
- What is the significance of the Alpinestars announcement?
- Studds is bringing on the global premium brand Alpinestars to produce private-label helmets. This adds a strategic partnership to its portfolio that targets the premium segment.
Story so far
All notes on STUDDS →- 23 May 2026 · 10:53 PM IST Studds Accessories lands Alpinestars deal and eyes 30% capacity hike
- 3d ago Studds Accessories posts audited FY26 results with no new surprises
- 3d ago Studds Accessories posts ₹630 cr revenue in routine FY26 results
- 3d ago Studds Accessories posts 18% profit growth in FY26