GHCL Textiles Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript GHCL Textiles Ltd filed with BSE on 05 Aug 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
GHCL Textiles reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs.410 crores, up 52% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs.70 crores and PAT of Rs.39 crores. Management attributed the quarter's performance to timely cotton procurement, improved spreads, and rising contribution from fabric, which reached 16% of sales versus 9% a year earlier. The company also discussed progress on its knitting machine additions, solar power projects, and the PM MITRA Park land allotment in Tamil Nadu.
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Numbers mentioned
Revenue: Rs.410 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“In Q1 FY27, revenue came in at Rs.410 crores, up 52% on a year-on-year basis.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: Rs.70 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“EBITDA was Rs.70 crores and PAT was Rs.39 crores.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Fabric share of total sales: 16% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our share of fabric sales to total sales has increased to 16% in this quarter compared to 9% in the same quarter of last year.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Yarn sold directly vs consumed in fabric: 89% sold, 11% consumed in fabric (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Of our total yarn production, 89% was sold directly to customers and the balance 11% was consumed in fabric production.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spread per kilo: Rs.160 per kilo without packing cost, Rs.155 with packing (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“So, currently, our spreads are about Rs.160 per kilo without the packing cost.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spread per kilo: Rs.138 per kilo (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“And this is sort of a jump from about Rs.138 per kilo, which was there in Quarter 4 FY26.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cotton price: Rs.62,000 to Rs.68,000 per candy (April-June 2026)
p. 3
“Domestically, cotton prices witnessed an upward trend during the quarter, rising from Rs.62,000 per candy in April '26 to Rs.67,000 per candy in May '26 and then dropping to Rs.64,000 per candy in June '26, prices have since risen again to Rs.68,000 per candy.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New York cotton futures: 80 cents per pound (end of June 2026)
p. 4
“On the global front, cotton markets, particularly in New York futures, have also increased, driven by the ongoing international trade situation, reaching to 80 cents per pound at the end of June '26.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Renewable installed capacity: 65 MW
p. 6
“So, as of now, let us say renewable power, we have a total installed capacity of about 65 MW, another 11 megawatt is sort of in pipeline.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROCE: approximately 12% (Q1 FY27)
p. 19
“This quarter our ROCE is approximately around 12%.”
R.S. Jalan, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue last year: Rs.1,350-odd crores (FY26)
p. 17
“So, from there, I think this last year, we clocked about Rs.1,350-odd crores, and we delivered about 14% growth.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Fabric revenue contribution: Rs.65 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 18
“One, our greiege fabric portfolio is expanding, which has contributed almost about Rs.65 crores for this quarter, and going forward also that pace will continue.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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EBITDA margin — 14%-15% · FY27
stated firmly by Marshal Sonavane
p. 15
“We think the normalized margin for this year will be about 14%-15%.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — 16% to 18%
stated as an aspiration by Marshal Sonavane
p. 15
“Yes, so let us say when we are vertically integrated and have become ready-to-cut fabric, we can expect a normalized EBITDA of about 16% to 18%.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue — Rs.2,000 crores · FY29
stated as an aspiration by Marshal Sonavane
p. 15
“And also, our ambition is to double our revenue, right, from Rs.1,000 crores to Rs.2,000 crores by FY29.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spread per kilo — Q2 FY27
stated conditionally by Marshal Sonavane
p. 7
“At least for Quarter 2 perspective, we think it may be slightly lower to what we have done in Quarter 1.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CAPEX — Rs.100, 120 crores · FY27
stated firmly by Marshal Sonavane
p. 10
“Yes. So, this year, our CAPEX, all projects put together, including modernization, replacement of capital equipment, I think will be about Rs.100, 120 crores.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Solar project savings — Rs.6 crores per year
stated firmly by Marshal Sonavane
p. 6
“That project would give a benefit of about Rs.6 crores per year, but the full benefit will only come next year.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PM MITRA Park fabric plant commissioning — CY28
stated conditionally by Marshal Sonavane
p. 10
“So, it will be in CY '28, we have to start building it, but yes, in CY'28, we will sort of plan to commission it and initiate it.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth rate — FY27
stated firmly by Marshal Sonavane
p. 17
“We will be able to maintain similar growth for this year or more.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said spreads will be better than last year but likely to moderate from Q1 levels as lower-cost cotton inventory is consumed.
Answered by Marshal Sonavane
Asked by Saransh Gupta: What is the sustainability of the current margins given cotton price volatility and low-cost inventory?
p. 6
“But, I think on a very conclusive basis, what we can say is that the spreads will be better than what we have seen last year for sure.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated inventory gain contributed 10-12% while sales price rose 20-24%, with the rest from better pricing and customer selection.
Answered by Marshal Sonavane
Asked by Raman K V: How much of the EBITDA came from inventory gains this quarter?
p. 8
“So, see, if you see our sales price increase has almost been about 20%-24%, while let us say, cotton prices have gone, our inventory gain could be about 10%-12% only.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management cited declining Chinese cotton output, cheaper Indian cotton before December, FTA tailwinds, and inventory replenishment by retailers.
Answered by Marshal Sonavane
Asked by Resham Jain: What is driving the strong demand from China and overall for cotton yarn?
p. 8
“One reason in our assessment is that one, the overall cotton production in China is going down.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said industry bodies expect UK market share to double and US share to rise from 6% to 7-8%.
Answered by Marshal Sonavane
Asked by Shreya Chatterjee: What is the potential market share impact from UK/US FTAs?
p. 11
“But as in all the industrial bodies, government bodies has predicted, is that at least in UK, there is a potential to double the market share.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management guided to normalized EBITDA of 16-18% once vertically integrated into ready-to-cut fabric.
Answered by Marshal Sonavane
Asked by Ritika Agarwal: How much margin expansion can be expected from moving into ready-to-cut fabric?
p. 15
“Yes, so let us say when we are vertically integrated and have become ready-to-cut fabric, we can expect a normalized EBITDA of about 16% to 18%.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said India's cotton output has improved year-on-year and government initiatives aim to raise output and yield, so it does not see a supply challenge.
Answered by Marshal Sonavane
Asked by Deepali Kumari: Is declining domestic cotton production a structural disadvantage for Indian spinners over the next 3-5 years?
p. 13
“So, given those plans are in progress, I believe India will have sufficient cotton going forward as well and we will not be in a situation where we have to rely a lot on imported cotton.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management pointed to expanding greige fabric contribution and the upcoming ready-to-cut fabric investment as the drivers of incremental revenue.
Answered by Marshal Sonavane
Asked by Aditya: How will GHCL Textiles reach Rs.2,000 crores revenue over the next three years?
p. 18
“The other part would be when we move towards ready-to-cut fabrics, additional revenue will come in from that segment.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
US-Iran conflict driving raw material volatility and delays in order execution
p. 3
“During the quarter, the conflict drove raw material volatility across both cotton and synthetic fibers, pushing prices higher and causing some delays in order execution at elevated price levels.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
US tariff policy and Section 301 overcapacity probe outcome uncertain
p. 4
“Clauses on treating a tariff data quota for the competing nations and for the potential conclusion on USTR Section 301 overcapacity probe needs to be evaluated further to assess overall impact.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Continued evolving US-Iran situation and US tariff policies as headwinds
p. 4
“The evolving US-Iran situation remains a key headwind trigger, along with the US tariff policies and related investigations.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rising cotton prices may not be fully absorbed by yarn price increases
p. 6
“We definitely have to see whether at elevated levels of cotton, which is at about Rs.70,000 per candy right now, can higher yarn prices be absorbed by the market or not?”
Marshal Sonavane, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Possible reduction in spreads if higher cotton prices are accepted only with a lag
p. 7
“There could be a reduction in spread because of it.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MNRE ALMM list changes delayed solar project commissioning
p. 6
“There have been recent some changes done by MNRE particularly on ALMM list, because of which the project slightly got delayed.”
Marshal Sonavane, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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