Fine Organic Industries Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript Fine Organic Industries Ltd filed with BSE on 26 May 2026. Every statement cites a verbatim quote from that document — open any citation to read it. This is a record of what management said, not a recommendation. How we check these summaries
The short read
Fine Organic Industries reported FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs 2,365 crore, up 4.3% year-on-year, with PAT of Rs 417 crore and an EBITDA margin of 20.4%. Management discussed the Board-approved acquisition of up to 80% of Oleofine Organics BHD in Malaysia, continued investment in the JNPA SEZ project and the new US manufacturing subsidiary in South Carolina. Management also addressed elevated raw material and freight costs during the year, particularly a rise in Q4 FY26 linked to the West Asia conflict.
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Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations: INR 2,365 crores (FY26)
p. 5
“The revenues from the operation is up by 4.3% amounting to INR 2,365 crores from INR 2,269 crores in FY '25.”
Sonali Bhadani, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 20.4% (FY26)
p. 6
“The EBITDA margin for the FY '26 stood at 20.4%.”
Sonali Bhadani, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
OFM turnover: approximately MYR 23.3 million (as of January 31, 2026)
p. 4
“OFM is engaged in manufacturing in sales of food additives and reported a turnover of approximately MYR 23.3 million, equivalent to approximately INR44 crores”
Mukesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
OFM acquisition transaction value: approximately MYR 34.2 million, approximately INR 82.9 crores
p. 4
“the aggregate transaction value expected to be approximately MYR 34.2 million, which is approximately INR 82.9 crores, subject to transaction costs and exchange rate conversions.”
Mukesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Investment in SEZ subsidiary to date: approximately INR 192.5 crores
p. 3
“With this, the total investment made by Fine Organic Industries Limited in the subsidiary stands approximately INR 192.5 crores to date.”
Mukesh Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Equity infusion into Dubai subsidiary: Dirham 2 lakh, approximately INR 49.5 lakh (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“During Q4 FY '26, we infused equity of Dirham 2 lakh, approximately INR 49.5 lakh into the subsidiary.”
Mukesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Equity increase in Thailand JV: approximately INR 6.17 crores, approximately THB 22.5 million (FY26)
p. 5
“During the year, we have additionally increased equity of approximately INR 6.17 crores, approximately THB 22.5 million in our joint venture company, Fine Organic Industries (Thailand) Company Limited to support future business growth.”
Mukesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Equity investment in US subsidiary: approximately USD 1.12 million, approximately INR 9.6 crores
p. 5
“We have infused equity investment of approximately USD 1.12 million equivalent to approximately INR 9.6 crores and subsidiary has acquired around 160 acres of land in Jonesville, Union County in South Carolina.”
Mukesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Patalganga plant utilisation — full capacity · next financial year
stated firmly by Mukesh Shah
p. 4
“we expect the plant to operate at full capacity during the next financial year.”
Mukesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
OFM acquisition completion — completion of acquisition · within the next 3 months
stated conditionally by Mukesh Shah
p. 4
“The transaction is expected to be completed within the next 3 months, subject to customary approvals and definitive agreements.”
Mukesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
JNPA SEZ commercial production — commencement of commercial production · FY '28
stated firmly by Mukesh Shah
p. 4
“As communicated earlier, we expect the commencement of commercial production sometime during FY '28.”
Mukesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
JNPA SEZ commissioning — start of plant · second half of 2028
stated firmly by Mukesh Shah
p. 12
“Second half '28 will be possible according to me.”
Mukesh Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
US plant investment figure disclosure — investment figure to be announced · next quarter
stated firmly by Mukesh Shah
p. 8
“I think by next quarter, we should be ready with the U.S. investment figure for sure.”
Mukesh Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
US plant commissioning timeline — 18 to 24 months from construction start · 18 to 24 months
stated conditionally by Mukesh Shah
p. 13
“So once we start the construction, the plant should be commissioned within 18 to 24 months. We will try for 18 months, most likely.”
Mukesh Shah, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sustainable EBITDA margin — 18% to 20%
stated as an aspiration by Mukesh Shah
p. 18
“So that is based on the last 10 years record, if you see officially, we have never targeted any particular EBITDA, but this has actually come into that. So 18% to 20% probably is sustainable.”
Mukesh Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth — flat · FY27 and FY28
stated firmly by Mukesh Shah
p. 18
“even next year is going to be a flat year, not only this year, but the next year is going to be flat because all plants are running at full capacity, then what is the point, how can I achieve the growth?”
Mukesh Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Growth resumption — growth to resume · after SEZ and US plant commissioning
stated conditionally by Mukesh Shah
p. 18
“After that, yes, the growth will start coming once the SEZ plant is commissioned and then the U.S. plant commission, then the growth will come.”
Mukesh Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Raw material prices — higher levels to persist · FY27
stated firmly by Mukesh Shah
p. 12
“So I would say that in '27, we should not expect lower price of raw materials, especially vegetable oils, it will continue to be on a higher level only .”
Mukesh Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said demand remains stable, customers are absorbing freight cost increases on an FOB basis, and raw material prices are rising due to palm oil diversion into biodiesel.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Ankur: How is raw material inflation affecting customer demand and the supply chain?
p. 6
“So because of this situation, all the customers have agreed that they will take all the risk for freight, extra charges of freight and other things.”
Mukesh Shah, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed the previously announced SEZ investment figure but declined to give a revenue estimate given price volatility.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Rohit Nagraj: What is the planned investment for the SEZ plant and expected revenue potential?
p. 8
“the investment is approximately INR 700 crores to INR 750 crores.”
Mukesh Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it has no estimate yet given volatile pricing and will share details once operations start.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Rohit Nagraj: What is the revenue potential from the SEZ investment?
p. 8
“No idea. My friend. No idea. As of now, no idea.”
Mukesh Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said local government support has been strong, and while a 50% import duty initially caused concern, the duty has settled at a manageable 10-15% level.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Arun Prasath: Why is the US contractor finalisation delayed, and is it related to tariffs?
p. 10
“But that's okay. That's not a very big issue.”
Mukesh Shah, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there has been no disruption so far due to existing storage and supplier tie-ups, but a prolonged conflict could affect availability.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Nitesh Dhoot: Has Fine Organics faced any ammonia supply disruption?
p. 11
“As of now, no, Nitesh. As of now, we have some storage capabilities and other things.”
Mukesh Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
The CFO said contractor onboarding and advance payments have only recently begun, and meaningful CWIP growth will show in coming quarters.
Answered by Sonali Bhadani
Asked by Nitesh Dhoot: Why isn't SEZ capital work in progress reflecting significant increase yet?
p. 12
“So we have started spending and we have onboarded the contractors on the SEZ side and the advancements have been released, but this has happened very recently.”
Sonali Bhadani, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
The CFO attributed it to strategic hiring for the SEZ project team, plus director salaries, without giving an exact breakup.
Answered by Sonali Bhadani
Asked by Nitesh Dhoot: What is driving the 15% employee cost growth against 4% revenue growth?
p. 12
“the strategic hiring has been started for our SEZ plant, which is going to come up because those people, by the time the plant is ready, they should be fully trained”
Sonali Bhadani, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the plant should be commissioned within 18-24 months, with a target of 18 months.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Abhigyan Srivastav: How long will Phase 1 of the US plant take once construction starts?
p. 13
“So once we start the construction, the plant should be commissioned within 18 to 24 months.”
Mukesh Shah, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the FY22-23 spike was a one-off due to prudent raw material stocking during COVID-era disruptions, and that growth will remain flat until new capacity comes online.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Bharat Shah: Is the FY22-23 growth surge a benchmark or an anomaly, and what is sustainable growth going forward?
p. 18
“And that is also I don't think we should consider that as a benchmark year. That was just one of the year.”
Mukesh Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said an earlier planned Gujarat land acquisition was delayed by more than a year due to a state policy decision, pushing back expansion plans.
Answered by Mukesh Shah
Asked by Pratham Kankariya: Could capex have been done on a more continuous basis rather than in phases?
p. 19
“The Gujarat government delayed it for more than one year.”
Mukesh Shah, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
The CFO attributed part of the increase to IND AS-related lease adjustments in addition to R&D and warehouse additions.
Answered by Sonali Bhadani
Asked by Jasdeep Walia: Why did depreciation rise sequentially from Rs 14 crore to Rs 18 crore?
p. 20
“But that is also because of the other IND AS related adjustments which we have to do on the new leases.”
Sonali Bhadani, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Supply chain disruption at Middle East ports affecting logistics
p. 6
“We are facing some supply chain issues, especially for our customers in Middle East, where all the ports are not operating but only some ports are operating.”
Mukesh Shah, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rising raw material prices due to palm oil diversion into biodiesel
p. 6
“So availability has reduced. Similar thing happened in Malaysia, they are now at 15% but they may also increase.”
Mukesh Shah, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Freight cost increases from West Asia conflict
p. 4
“Freight costs, which had largely stabilised during most part of the year, witnessed an increase during Q4 FY '26 due to disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict and related supply chain uncertainties.”
Mukesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Potential ammonia supply disruption if conflict prolongs
p. 11
“if this war prolongs further and probably as the government keeps on saying, it could affect.”
Mukesh Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
US import tariffs raising project costs
p. 10
“Only thing initially, we face the issue when the imports 50% import duty and all that.”
Mukesh Shah, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inability to add capacity limiting near-term growth
p. 18
“my 2 years are going to be flat, absolutely flat because I cannot add any additional capacity.”
Mukesh Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Land acquisition delay due to state government policy
p. 19
“It was policy because they did not want chemical companies to come into that section.”
Mukesh Shah, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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