Incorporated in 1960, Company is a part of RP‑Sanjiv Goenka Group and is in the business of production of Carbon Black, speciality chemical and generation of electricity for the purpose of captive consumptions and sale of surplus to outsiders. Presenting below are its Q1 FY26 earnings results.
Q1 FY26 Earnings Results
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Total Income: ₹2,114 crores, up 8.6% QoQ, down 1.4% YoY (Q4 FY25: ₹1,951.98 crores; Q1 FY25: ₹2,154.44 crores).
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Total Expenses: ₹1,999.70 crores, up 10.9% QoQ, up 0.4% YoY.
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Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹120.15 crores, down 19.5% QoQ and 26.5% YoY (Q4 FY25: ₹149.33 crores; Q1 FY25: ₹163.57 crores).
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Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹94.10 crores, down 15.2% QoQ and 20.3% YoY (Q4 FY25: ₹110.95 crores; Q1 FY25: ₹117.92 crores).
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EBITDA: ₹319 crores, down 11% YoY; EBITDA margin contracted to 15.1% from 16.7% YoY.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹2.49, down 16.7% QoQ and 20.4% YoY (Q4 FY25: ₹3.00; Q1 FY25: ₹3.10).
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Segment Performance: Specialty chemical segments grew amidst overall revenue softness in core carbon black.
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R&D Milestone: Nanovace Technologies, a PCBL subsidiary, granted US patent for developing nanomaterials for energy storage technologies, reinforcing innovation.
Key Management Commentary & Strategic Highlights
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Management highlighted margin pressures due to rising raw material and energy costs impacting profitability despite stable revenues.
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Emphasis on specialty segments as growth drivers while managing the decline in carbon black sales attributable to market conditions.
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Continued focus on R&D, innovation, and product diversification, including advanced materials for energy storage and specialty chemicals.
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Operational efficiencies, cost control, and expansion of specialty portfolio remain key strategic priorities amid competitive challenges.
Q4 FY25 Earnings Results
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Total Income: ₹2,087 crores.
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Profit After Tax: ₹100 crores.
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EPS: ₹2.65.
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