Filed 12 Aug 2026
- Margin improvement driven by higher standalone capacity utilization (83% vs 72% last year) and JV profitability turnaround (Q1 FY27 JV profit βΉ3 cr vs βΉ10 cr loss last year).
- FY27 volume growth guided at mid-single digits, with cautious optimism due to past overpromises.
- Additional 4-5 mn sqm capacity expansion via balancing equipment across existing plants by Q4 FY27, enhancing value-added mix.
- Operational efficiencies and capacity utilization are key margin levers; pricing gains are pass-through only.
- Construction chemicals capacity expanded recently in South and North, with benefits expected from Q2/Q3 FY27.
- New 9 mn sqm greenfield plant in South India to be operational by Q3/Q4 FY28, capex ~βΉ220 crore.