Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Deepak Fertilisers reported consolidated revenue of Rs 3,256 crore for Q1 FY27, up 22% year-on-year, with operating EBITDA rising 65% year-on-year to a record Rs 845 crore and net profit up 101% year-on-year to Rs 490 crore. Management attributed the performance to stronger realizations across ammonia, mining chemicals and industrial chemicals, along with initial benefits from the Equinor LNG-to-ammonia value chain, while noting temporary volume disruptions in mining chemicals and IPA. The company also detailed progress on its Gopalpur TAN and Dahej nitric acid capex projects, both nearing completion and expected to begin operations during Q2 FY27.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue: INR3,256 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“At the consolidated level, revenue for the quarter stood at INR3,256 crores, up 22% Y-o-Y and 8% quarter-on-quarter.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operating EBITDA: INR845 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Operating EBITDA increased to a record INR845 crores, up 65% Y-o-Y and 139% sequentially, while EBITDA margin improved to 26% compared with 19% in the same quarter last year and about 12% in the previous quarter.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit: INR490 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Net profit for the quarter stood at INR490 crores, up 101% Y-o-Y and 252% quarter-on-quarter, reflecting both margin expansion and improved operating leverage across the portfolio.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mining chemical revenue: around INR911 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“stronger realization helped drive revenue to around INR911 crores, up 37% Y-o-Y.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
B2C revenue: INR151 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Our B2C strategy continue to gain traction, with B2C revenue growing at 42% to INR151 crores and contributing 17% of the segment revenue, further improving the quality of earning and customer engagement.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Industrial chemical revenue: around INR490 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Industrial chemical reported revenue of around INR490 crores during the quarter.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Crop nutrition revenue: around INR1,367 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Despite these headwinds, the business remain resilient, delivering revenue of around INR1,367 crores, up 9% Y-o-Y.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex incurred: over INR500 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“During the quarter, we incurred capex of over INR500 crores as we progress our strategic growth project.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt: INR4,719 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Even after these investment, net debt reduced to INR4,719 crores, and our debt/EBITDA improved to 1.4x, reflecting strong cash generation and disciplined financials management.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total capex spent on Gopalpur and Dahej projects: around INR3,850 crores (cumulative till Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“The total spending till Q1 is around INR3,850 crores.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ammonia plant capacity utilization: 94% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“But average for this quarter was 94% utilization.”
Subhash Anand, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ammonia captive consumption: around 80%
p. 11
“Approximately, in terms of percentage, around 80% is captive consumption.”
Subhash Anand, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ammonia price FOB Middle East: around 600
p. 20
“It's around 600.”
Subhash Anand, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Gopalpur TAN and Dahej nitric acid projects commissioning — operational · end of this quarter (Q2 FY27)
stated firmly by Subhash Anand
p. 5
“Commissioning activities are underway, and both projects are expected to commence operations during Q2 FY27.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Plant utilization ramp-up — Q4 FY27
stated conditionally by Subhash Anand
p. 7
“Everything goes well, yes, we should ramp it up. Exact percentage, let's see how things are, but yes, our ramp-up will be faster.”
Subhash Anand, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
IPA volume recovery
stated conditionally by Subhash Anand
p. 5
“We expect IPA volume to progressively recover as propylene availability improves.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt / deleveraging — from this year onward
stated as an aspiration by Subhash Anand
p. 16
“we do expect from now onward we should start seeing or from this year onward, we should start seeing our deleveraging getting reflected in our on our balance sheet and the ratios.”
Subhash Anand, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ammonia prices elevation — some more quarters
stated conditionally by Subhash Anand
p. 10
“but the way things are, it's already elevated, and we do see this disturbance to continue at least for some more quarters.”
Subhash Anand, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Contribution of new capacity to bottom line — Q3/Q4 FY27
stated firmly by Subhash Anand
p. 16
“The two new capex which are coming up will start contributing to our bottom line in Q4 definitely, Q3 onward I call it.”
Subhash Anand, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
DMSL listing — list the entity
stated firmly by Subhash Anand
p. 14
“Now, in fact, in principle, we are committed to take this entity and list this entity.”
Subhash Anand, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gas mix shift to Equinor — Equinor gas will fully meet requirement
stated firmly by Subhash Anand
p. 18
“Equinor contract's the way supply has been scheduled, once the phase-in, phase-out gets completed, Equinor gas will be more than enough for our meeting our requirement.”
Subhash Anand, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said average utilization for the quarter was 94%, with an early-quarter gas issue resolved once Equinor supplies began.
Answered by Subhash Anand
Asked by Hardik Shah: What was the ammonia plant capacity utilization given the gas availability problem in Q1?
p. 6
“But average for this quarter was 94% utilization.”
Subhash Anand, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the volume loss to a temporary supply chain disruption from new PESO guidelines, not raw material, production or demand issues.
Answered by Subhash Anand
Asked by Pritesh Chheda: Was the TAN volume decline due to inability to produce or lower demand acceptance at higher prices?
p. 8
“The volume loss, as I stated in my statement, during the quarter, there was a new guidelines from PESO, and that has disturbed the supply chain more on a logistics outward side of supply.”
Subhash Anand, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management pointed to structural changes—ammonia integration via Equinor gas, new capacity coming online, and a shift toward specialty and B2C products—as reasons severe volatility is less likely to repeat.
Answered by Subhash Anand
Asked by Adarsh Jain: Are the structural issues that caused a prior four-year down cycle likely to recur?
p. 9
“Now, that's a structural correction which has happened and going to improve the sustainability or I'll say sustainability and reliability or predictability of the delivery as a complete integrated value chain is concerned.”
Subhash Anand, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the acquisition completes the mining solutions value chain and will support a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), outcome-based business model.
Answered by Tarun Sinha
Asked by Ranjit: How does the recent explosives acquisition fit into the mining chemicals strategy?
p. 11
“So, that's the whole purpose, objective, you know, of that acquisition.”
Tarun Sinha, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said ammonia supply for the new plants is already contracted on a long-term basis and TAN profitability is evaluated independently of ammonia sourcing.
Answered by Subhash Anand
Asked by Harsh Shah: Is ammonia feedstock tied up for the new nitric acid and TAN capacities coming online?
p. 12
“No, so far ammonia is concerned, we already have a, I'll say, supply assurance or supply contract tied up.”
Subhash Anand, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management acknowledged exposure to international and geopolitical supply-side disturbances but said execution and strategy make the company resilient.
Answered by Subhash Anand
Asked by Yash Gupta: What risks does the business face over the next 6-12 months?
p. 16
“This is an international business, so things do impact, I call it, if some decisions are taken.”
Subhash Anand, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said global analysts are indicating a possible Russian export ban from October, aligning with what the company is also hearing.
Answered by Tarun Sinha
Asked by Meet Vora: Could a Russian FGAN export ban recur given recent supply disruptions?
p. 20
“So, and if that happens, then we'll have to see what else, what other dynamics, you know, come out of it.”
Tarun Sinha, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Sourcing and pricing strain on phos acid, sulphur and other fertilizer raw materials due to Middle East volatility
p. 4
“somewhere sourcing and prices of phos acid, sulphur, and other raw materials for the fertilizer business will be under somewhat of a strain, and will need for faster decisions on the subsidy corrections by the government.”
Sailesh Mehta, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Temporary supply chain disruption from PESO portal changes affecting TAN volumes
p. 8
“there was a new guidelines from PESO, and that has disturbed the supply chain more on a logistics outward side of supply.”
Subhash Anand, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Propylene availability constraints impacting IPA volumes
p. 5
“In IPA, while volumes were impacted by propylene availability constraint, stronger pharma grade demand and improved realizations supported profitability.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delayed monsoon, elevated input costs and inadequate subsidy alignment affecting crop nutrition
p. 5
“Crop nutrition operated in a challenging environment due to delayed monsoon, elevated input cost, and inadequate subsidy alignment.”
Subhash Anand, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Possible Russian government ban on FGAN exports amid Black Sea supply chain disruptions
p. 20
“there is a possibility that the government of Russia may think of putting a ban on export, and we are hearing this could be from October this year.”
Tarun Sinha, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
International and geopolitical supply-side disturbances impacting the business
p. 16
“if supply side disturbance happens, those things can impact anybody.”
Subhash Anand, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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