Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT), India’s first large-scale fertilizer producer, reported a strong turnaround with high profit growth driven by increased revenues and focused cost control.
Financial Highlights:
- Revenues increased 12.42% YoY to ₹1,629 crore from ₹1,449 crore.
- Total expenses rose slightly by 12.09% to ₹1,660 crore from ₹1,481 crore, reflecting higher raw material and operational costs.
- Consolidated net profit surged 90.91% to ₹21 crore from ₹11 crore last year.
- Earnings per share (EPS) improved to ₹0.32 from ₹0.17, an 88.24% increase.
Key Drivers:
- Higher fertilizer sales volumes and improved realization contributed to revenue growth.
- The company benefited from better product prices and output efficiencies.
- Cost management efforts kept expense growth in check despite rising input prices.
- Strong export demand and government support for fertilizer subsidy reforms enhanced profitability.
Outlook:
FACT’s strategic focus on capacity utilization, product diversification, and export markets is expected to sustain profit momentum. The company’s robust financial health and operational efficiencies position it well to benefit from India’s agricultural sector revival.
This quarter’s results reflect a significant turn in profitability driven by revenue growth and marginally controlled costs.
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