Studds Accessories Limited has formally announced the successful incorporation of its new Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in Italy, named SMK Helmets Europe SRL. This development follows earlier intimations from November 2025 and April 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its global presence and market reach.

The new entity, SMK Helmets Europe SRL, has been established with a capital of EUR 300,000, with Studds Accessories Limited holding a 100% stake. Registered in Reggio Emilia, Italy, the subsidiary will focus on the import, export, wholesale, and retail distribution—including via e-commerce—of protective helmets, motorcycle accessories, clothing, and related safety equipment. The business operations of the WOS are aligned with the parent company’s main line of business, serving as a key component of Studds’ global growth strategy. The incorporation process has been completed, and day-to-day operations will be managed by locally appointed leadership.

Founded in 1983, Studds Accessories Limited is a prominent player in the helmet and motorcycle accessory industry, recognized as the world’s largest two-wheeler helmet manufacturer by volume in the 2024 calendar year. The company operates a vertically integrated business model, managing processes from raw material procurement to global distribution. Throughout 2025, the company focused on expanding its market reach, exporting to over 70 countries, and successfully listed its shares on the Indian stock exchanges in November 2025. Management continues to prioritize premiumization initiatives and operational efficiency, including recent efforts to expand manufacturing capacity and incorporate globally recognized brands like Alpinestars into its private-label segment.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported revenue from operations of ₹167.5 crore, representing an 11% increase compared to ₹149.8 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The post-tax profit for the same period stood at ₹21.1 crore, marking a 6.1% growth over the ₹19.9 crore profit recorded in the fourth quarter of FY25. The company attracts interest from various institutional investors, including prominent names such as ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund, Nippon India Small Cap Fund, and HDFC Mutual Fund.