DCM Shriram Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
DCM Shriram reported Q1 FY27 net revenues of INR3,564 crore, up 9% year-on-year, and PBDIT of INR364 crore, up 12% year-on-year. Chemicals and Vinyl segments posted strong revenue and profitability growth aided by higher realizations, while Sugar, Bioseed and Fertilizer businesses were impacted by delayed monsoon and cost pressures. PAT stood at INR693 crore including one-time tax adjustments and land/stake sale gains, with underlying PAT of INR147 crore, up 28% over last year.
Numbers mentioned
Net revenues: INR3,564 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Net revenues, net of excise duty, for Q1 FY27 were at INR3,564 crore versus INR3,262 crore in Q1 FY26, an increase of 9% year-on-year.”
Ajit Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PBDIT: INR364 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“PBDIT for Q1 FY27 was at INR364 crore versus INR326 crore last year, an increase of 12% year-on-year.”
Ajit Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Chemicals segment revenue growth: 33% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“The business delivered a robust 33% year-on-year growth in revenue during the quarter.”
Ajit Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Chemicals PBDIT: INR274 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“On profitability, PBDIT rose by 24% to INR274 crore, aided by higher volumes and better realizations in the advanced materials, though partially offset by elevated input costs.”
Ajit Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Vinyl PBDIT: INR43 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“PBDIT improved 88% to INR43 crore, driven by higher realizations, partially offset by elevated input costs.”
Ajit Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sugar and Ethanol PBDIT: INR22 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“PBDIT came in at INR22 crore against negative INR7 crore last year, largely due to a one-time provision for retrospective ethanol duty of approximately INR36 crore last year.”
Ajit Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Fenesta Building Systems revenue growth: 22% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Fenesta Building Systems revenue increased 22% year-on-year, led by higher volumes across both the project and retail segments.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Shriram Farm Solutions revenue: INR357 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Shriram Farm Solutions revenue increased 2% year-on-year to INR357 crore, supported by higher realizations across all verticals, partially offset by lower volumes in the seed and specialty plant nutrient verticals.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Fertilizer PBDIT: INR23 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“PBDIT stood at INR23 crore versus INR38 crore last year, reflecting better margins from improved energy efficiency, though the year-ago quarter had carried a INR24 crore one-time retention price gain.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bioseed revenue decline: 26% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“The Bioseed segment saw revenue decline of 26% year-on-year, largely owing to delayed rainfall, which led to reduced demand during the quarter.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT: INR693 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“The company's PAT stood at INR693 crore.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT excluding one-time items: INR147 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Excluding these one-time items, PAT was INR147 crore, an increase of 28% over last year.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt: INR1,649 crore (as on June 30, 2026)
p. 7
“The company's net debt is INR1,649 crore as on June 30, 2026, as against INR1,481 crore as on June 30, 2025.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Return on capital employed: 13.6% (June 2026)
p. 7
“Return on capital employed for June 2026 came in slightly improved at 13.6% as compared to 13.2% for June 2025.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Caustic soda capacity utilization: 82% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Capacity utilization during the quarter stood at 82%.”
Ajay Shriram, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Outstanding fertilizer subsidy: INR292 crore (as on 30th June 2026)
p. 7
“Outstanding subsidy on 30th June 2026 was INR292 crore versus INR236 crore last year.”
Ajit Shriram, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
A record of statements made on the call, in the words management used. Parakho does not forecast, endorse or assess them, and their presence here is not a view on whether they will happen.
Caustic soda (ECU) prices — in the range of just below INR30,000 or higher
stated conditionally by Aditya Shriram
p. 8
“So, we expect it to be in this range or higher.”
Aditya Shriram, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Aluminum chloride and calcium chloride commercial production — commercial production start · Q2
stated firmly by Ajay Shriram
p. 4
“Our projects in aluminum chloride and calcium chloride at Bharuch are in the final stages of precommissioning, and commercial production is expected to commence during Q2, further strengthening our downstream chemical portfolio.”
Ajay Shriram, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PVC demand — Q2 financial year '27
stated firmly by Ajay Shriram
p. 4
“With the onset of the monsoon, demand is expected to remain soft in Q2 financial year '27.”
Ajay Shriram, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sugar prices — next couple of months
stated conditionally by Amit Agarwal
p. 10
“We expect it to, it is difficult to say, but it should be firm for next couple of months, yes.”
Amit Agarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt to EBITDA ratio — does not breach 1.5
stated firmly by Amit Agarwal
p. 13
“So there are multiple factors, but what we ensure, Subhankar, is that our debt to EBITDA does not breach 1.5.”
Amit Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net borrowing level by year end — around similar levels with about INR200-odd crore reduction · end of the financial year
stated conditionally by Amit Agarwal
p. 13
“It should be around the similar levels, not a significant reduction because we do have capex of around INR1,000 crore this year.”
Amit Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Demerger application — application to the government · this financial year
stated as an aspiration by Ajay Shriram
p. 14
“You know, the process itself takes time, but objective is yes, we make the application to the government in this financial year.”
Ajay Shriram, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Chlorine integration/tie-up — almost 85% of chlorine tied up
stated conditionally by Aditya Shriram
p. 12
“So, if we add those also, then almost 85% of our chlorine will be tied up once all these projects are commissioned.”
Aditya Shriram, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Effective tax outgo — 19% · next five years
stated firmly by Amit Agarwal
p. 10
“So effectively for, you know, let's say anywhere between 5 to 10 years, at least 5 I can see in the foreseeable future, my effective tax rate will be 19% or tax outgo will be 19%.”
Amit Agarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said ECU prices are expected to stay in the current range or higher, with chlorine prices currently negative.
Answered by Aditya Shriram
Asked by Pratik Tholiya: What is the near-term outlook for caustic soda prices and current chlorine prices?
p. 8
“So, we expect it to be in this range or higher. As for the chlorine price, currently it is in the minus INR7,000 to minus INR8,000 range.”
Aditya Shriram, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they will optimize between sugarcane and grain-based ethanol depending on margins, up to a defined grain capacity, without growing overall capacity.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Pratik Tholiya: Will the company shift more ethanol production to grain/maize given better margins?
p. 9
“So we will optimize wherever we get better margins, and it is very dynamic because currently the margins in maize-based ethanol are good and therefore, you know, it makes sense to optimize grain-based to whatever extent up to 260.”
Amit Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained it relates to a positive ITAT order allowing recognition of a deferred tax/MAT credit accumulated over six years, which will result in lower future cash tax outgo.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Pratik Tholiya: What was the INR400-odd crore tax reversal about?
p. 9
“Now when there is a positive order from ITAT is when we decided that we should take it into books of accounts, so it is for a period of almost six years.”
Amit Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it is too early to predict the next year's cane harvest given the ongoing monsoon.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Abhinav Mandowara: What is the outlook for next year's sugarcane crushing given the monsoon situation?
p. 10
“So Abhinav, it is a little early to really talk about given the way the monsoon is progressing. It is too early to predict what the next year's cane harvest will look like.”
Amit Agarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the subsidy mechanism largely insulates domestic manufacturers from international price swings, though cash flow timing issues can arise from higher gas prices.
Answered by Ajay Shriram
Asked by Abhinav Mandowara: Are domestic urea manufacturers impacted by high international urea prices?
p. 11
“So any international price will not really affect the domestic industry.”
Ajay Shriram, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the order intake slowdown partly to delayed decisions from the West Asia crisis, and said debt rose year-on-year due to two acquisitions and capex, not within the quarter.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Subhankar Ojha: Why did Fenesta's order intake growth of 4% look low, and why has debt risen?
p. 13
“Yes, you can say it is a little on the lower side, lower than what we would have expected, but it is also because of the West Asia crisis, there are, you know, people who are delaying some bit of their decisions.”
Amit Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed they are actively working on the demerger and intend to move ahead, without giving a firm timeline.
Answered by Ajay Shriram
Asked by Sandeep Baid: What is the status of the previously announced demerger plan?
p. 14
“So we are working on that very actively, but we are clear we will move ahead with the demerger.”
Ajay Shriram, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the monsoon recovery has been patchy and a large part of the season's demand is already lost for regions relevant to their products.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Sandeep Baid: Will Bioseed recover in Q2 given improved July monsoon?
p. 14
“See, large part of it is lost. I mean, monsoon has been decent in the month of July, but as Chairman mentioned in his opening remarks as well, that it is patchy and in our region where we sell our products or our products are suitable for that region, there the sowing has been lower than 15% to 20%.”
Amit Agarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical conflict in West Asia disrupting energy and supply chains
p. 2
“The economic impact of West Asia conflict transmitted rapidly to energy markets and supply chain flows.”
Ajay Shriram, page 2 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rainfall deficits from El Niño affecting agriculture and rural demand
p. 2
“On the domestic front, along with the West Asia conflict, we are navigating rainfall deficits induced by El Niño that have resulted in uneven regional distribution across key agriculture zones.”
Ajay Shriram, page 2 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Excess Chinese chemical capacity weighing on international pricing
p. 3
“While demand across several end-user industries remained resilient, excess capacities in China continued to weigh on international chemical pricing across major chemical value chains.”
Ajay Shriram, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Hydrogen peroxide oversupply across Asia
p. 3
“Hydrogen peroxide continued to face oversupply conditions across parts of Asia despite structurally growing demand from paper, water treatment, and electronics industries.”
Ajay Shriram, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PVC import surge weighing on domestic sales
p. 4
“To safeguard from rising global prices, the Government of India granted a temporary waiver of basic customs duty on PVC, a measure that, combined with strong Chinese imports, led to a surge in imports into India and, in turn, weighed on sale of domestic PVC.”
Ajay Shriram, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Subdued PVC demand from labor shortages and heatwave conditions
p. 4
“On the demand side, offtake remained subdued through the quarter, weighed down by labor shortages, heatwave conditions, and cautious buying sentiment.”
Ajay Shriram, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delayed and deficient monsoon impacting Shriram Farm Solutions
p. 5
“Performance was impacted by the delayed and deficient onset of the Southwest monsoon, with rainfall remaining significantly below normal across several key agriculture regions that offset the underlying growth potential of the business.”
Ajay Shriram, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Higher natural gas prices from West Asia conflict affecting Urea business
p. 5
“The Urea business witnessed a sharp increase in natural gas prices following supply disruptions arising from West Asia conflict.”
Ajay Shriram, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Potential higher subsidy outstanding from LNG availability uncertainty
p. 5
“Going forward, continued geopolitical uncertainties may impact LNG availability and lead to higher subsidy outstanding.”
Ajay Shriram, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delayed monsoon reducing Bioseed sowing acreage and margins
p. 6
“The current season has also marked by delayed monsoon, resulting in an overall shortfall of 15% to 20% sowing acreage in an all-India basis and much higher in some of its markets.”
Ajay Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Higher seed production productivity pressuring Bioseed margins and inventory
p. 6
“Further, significantly higher productivity during the seed production season of 2025-26, owing to favourable climate conditions, are putting pressure on margins as well as leading to higher inventory.”
Ajay Shriram, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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