Godavari Biorefineries Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Godavari Biorefineries reported FY26 total income of Rs 2,000 crore, up 6% year-on-year, with EBITDA growing 15.8% to Rs 139 crore and a full-year profit after tax of Rs 3.5 crore versus a loss in FY25. Q4 FY26 revenue from operations was Rs 564 crore with EBITDA of Rs 92 crore and a 16% margin, supported by record sugarcane crushing of 2.5 million tons during the season. Management discussed progress on the 200 KLPD grain-based distillery expected to commission in June 2026, and described a strengthening outlook for bio-based chemicals amid the West Asia geopolitical crisis.
Numbers mentioned
Total income: INR2,000 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, total income stood at INR2,000 crores, up 6% year-on-year, while EBITDA grew 15.8% to INR139 crores, with margins stabilizing at 7%.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR139 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, total income stood at INR2,000 crores, up 6% year-on-year, while EBITDA grew 15.8% to INR139 crores, with margins stabilizing at 7%.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR3.5 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“Importantly, we reported a positive profit after tax of INR3.5 crores compared to a loss in FY 2025, despite certain exceptional factors during the year.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue from operations: INR564 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“In Q4, revenue from operations stood at INR564 crores with an EBITDA of INR92 crores and a margin of 16%, reflecting a strong sequential recovery supported by improved sugar operations during the peak crushing season.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 16.2% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Revenue from operation for the quarter stood at INR564 crores and EBITDA at INR92 crores, translating into EBITDA margin of 16.2%.”
Ashish Sinha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Finance cost: INR49 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“reflecting in a 32% reduction in finance costs to INR49 crores following debt repayment of INR240 crores in FY 2025”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cane crushing: 2.5 million tons (2025-2026 crushing season)
p. 4
“During the 2025-2026 crushing season, we achieved our highest ever cane crushing of 2.5 million tons.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bio-based chemical segment revenue: INR578 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For FY26, segment revenue stood at INR578 crores, supported by improved contribution from specialty chemicals.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ethanol business revenue: INR658 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“Revenue for FY26 stood at INR658 crores, supported by improved feedstock availability, particularly B-heavy molasses.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ethanol sold: approximately 98 million liters (FY26)
p. 4
“During the year, we have sold approximately 98 million liters of ethanol, equivalent across the ethanol blending program, ENA, and other grades.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Jivana consumer business revenue: INR129 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“Revenue for FY26 stood at INR129 crores, with a strong growth story and expanding retail presence across South India, reflecting increasing consumer preference for natural and sustainable products.”
Samir Somaiya, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR52.9 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Profit after tax for the quarter stood at INR52.9 crores, reflecting a strong recovery from INR8.3 crores reported in quarter 3 FY26.”
Ashish Sinha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty chemicals share of bio-based chemicals revenue: 61% (FY26)
p. 5
“The bio-based chemical segment performance improved with an increase in percentage of specialty chemical to 61% compared to 58% Y-o-Y against total revenue from bio-based chemicals.”
Ashish Sinha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Integrated sugar, ethanol and co-generation EBITDA: INR97.4 crores (FY26)
p. 5
“the integrated sugar, ethanol, and co-generation business together reported revenues of approximately INR1,383 crores and EBITDA at INR97.4 crores, increased by 19% Y-o-Y”
Ashish Sinha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Grain-based distillery commissioning — 200 KLPD grain-based distillery, ~60 million liters annual ethanol capacity · June 2026
stated firmly by Samir Somaiya
p. 3
“In line with this, we are progressing well on our 200 KLPD grain-based distillery, expected to commission by June 2026, adding approximately 60 million liters of annual ethanol capacity.”
Samir Somaiya, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Commissioning trials for grain distillery — next month
stated firmly by Samir Somaiya
p. 7
“As far as the distillery is concerned, we are going to be doing our commissioning trials next month for the grain-based facility.”
Samir Somaiya, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bio-based chemicals market penetration — this financial year
stated as an aspiration by Samir Somaiya
p. 7
“So definitely you will see a stronger -- the debottlenecking that we did last year will start showing its results in this financial year.”
Samir Somaiya, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
TNBC molecule out-licensing timeframe — 2 to 3 years
stated conditionally by Samir Somaiya
p. 9
“We cannot predict when that will happen, but provided that we continue to be successful, we hope for a timeframe of 2 to 3 years.”
Samir Somaiya, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
DME pilot plant research timeline — 3 to 6 months
stated firmly by Samir Somaiya
p. 12
“The process of research on the pilot plant should take a process of another 3 to 6 months.”
Samir Somaiya, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CDSCO application for TNBC trials — next quarter
stated firmly by Samir Somaiya
p. 8
“This trials we should be -- the application we will make in the next quarter and then we will -- once we receive approval, we will commence trials.”
Samir Somaiya, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profitability from bio-based chemicals and maize-based ethanol — coming year
stated as an aspiration by Samir Somaiya
p. 14
“Going forward, we are looking at better business in the bio-based chemical sector as well as the commissioning of the maize-based ethanol will also lead to an addition of profitability in the coming year.”
Samir Somaiya, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said debottlenecking done last year will start showing results this financial year beginning this quarter.
Answered by Samir Somaiya
Asked by Nilay Kulkarni: Will the revenue mix shift meaningfully toward specialty chemicals given the flat FY25/FY26 mix?
p. 7
“So definitely you will see a stronger -- the debottlenecking that we did last year will start showing its results in this financial year.”
Samir Somaiya, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Safety trials completed; CDSCO application for efficacy trials to be made next quarter, with out-licensing hoped for in 2-3 years if successful.
Answered by Samir Somaiya
Asked by Suhani Singh: What is the expected timeline for out-licensing the TNBC molecule?
p. 8
“Parallel to that, we have completed safety trials for our molecule and now we are preparing the application to the CDSCO for research in preliminary efficacy.”
Samir Somaiya, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Yes, the crisis created supply issues and increased freight costs affecting the chemicals segment.
Answered by Samir Somaiya
Asked by Suhani Singh: Did the West Asia crisis lead to higher logistics, freight, or raw material volatility in Q4, impacting specialty chemical margins?
p. 9
“So, it did definitely the logistics affected the Chemicals segment.”
Samir Somaiya, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Almost all equipment is on site with most of the plant erected; commissioning trials targeted next month.
Answered by Samir Somaiya
Asked by Apurva Anil Sharma: Has the grain distillery equipment arrived and is installation underway?
p. 9
“almost all the equipment is on site. There may be, you know, 1 or 2 things here and there which is still being awaited, but most of the plant is erected and we are targeting commissioning trials next month.”
Samir Somaiya, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management gave feedstock-specific realization figures.
Answered by Samir Somaiya
Asked by Kranthi Bathini: What is the current net realization/gross margin on ethanol?
p. 11
“Sir, the net realization from B-molasses, I think, it is about 60-plus. At juice to ethanol, it is about 65-plus and for maize to ethanol it is around 72.”
Samir Somaiya, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Margin pressure was due to higher sugarcane MSP without corresponding increases in sugar MSP or ethanol blend price; better bio-based chemical business and maize ethanol commissioning expected to add profitability going forward.
Answered by Samir Somaiya
Asked by V. Rangan: Why did profitability fall from Rs 95 crore in the year-ago quarter to Rs 66 crore, and what is the outlook?
p. 14
“So, what I would like to say is that the margin pressure took place because the government had announced a increased price of sugarcane for the last crushing season and did not increase the MSP of sugar and neither did they increase the price of the ethanol blend.”
Samir Somaiya, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
West Asia crisis creating supply issues for raw materials and higher freight costs
p. 9
“The West Asia crisis has also created some supply issues for some of our raw materials and has also increased freight costs.”
Samir Somaiya, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Government sugarcane price increases without corresponding ethanol or sugar MSP increases pressuring margins
p. 14
“So, what I would like to say is that the margin pressure took place because the government had announced a increased price of sugarcane for the last crushing season and did not increase the MSP of sugar and neither did they increase the price of the ethanol blend.”
Samir Somaiya, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dependence on monsoon for feedstock and crop conditions
p. 8
“We, of course, will be looking with always expectations as to how the coming monsoons will be to make sure that the climate continues to be positive.”
Samir Somaiya, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Climate, policy, and feedstock risk mitigated by multi-feedstock model
p. 12
“It helps mitigate climate risk, policy risk, and feedstock risk.”
Samir Somaiya, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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