Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd filed with BSE on 02 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
Himadri Speciality Chemical reported its highest-ever consolidated EBITDA and PAT for both Q4 and full year FY26, with consolidated revenue of Rs 4,661 crores, EBITDA of Rs 1,006 crores and PAT of Rs 755 crores for FY26. Management described commissioning its first lithium-ion anode material facility at Mahistikry and progress on a phased lithium-ion phosphate cathode active material project, alongside the revival of Birla Tyres, which contributed Rs 187 crores in FY26 revenue. Management also detailed capacity expansions in speciality carbon black and coal-tar pitch distillation completed during the year.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated Revenue: INR ~1,288 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 8
“in Q4 FY26, our consolidated revenue stood at INR ~1,288 crores as compared to INR ~1,135 crores an increase of 14%”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: INR ~280 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 8
“EBITDA came in at INR ~280 crores, registering a growth of 21% year-on-year, while PAT stood at INR ~208 crores, delivering a strong growth of ~34% year-on-year”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Revenue: INR ~4,661 crores (FY26)
p. 8
“our consolidated revenue stood at INR ~4,661 crores”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: INR ~1,006 crores (FY26)
p. 8
“EBITDA reached INR ~1,006 crores, up around ~19% year-on-year from INR ~847 crores in FY25”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT: INR 755 crores (FY26)
p. 8
“Profit after tax stood at INR 755 crores, reflecting a growth of ~36% year-on-year over INR ~555 crores reported in FY25”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone Revenue: INR 1,101 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 8
“Coming on standalone basis performance in Q4 FY26, revenue stood at INR 1,101 crores, with EBITDA at INR ~252 crores, while PAT came INR ~186 crores, registering a growth of 17% against INR ~158 crores of EBITDA in Q4 FY '25”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone Revenue: INR 4,405 crores (FY26)
p. 8
“For FY26 on a standalone basis, revenue stood at INR 4,405 crores”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone EBITDA: INR ~978 crores (FY26)
p. 8
“EBITDA was INR ~978 crores, reflecting a growth of around ~16% when compared with INR ~844 crores in FY25”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone PAT: INR ~750 crores (FY26)
p. 8
“profit after tax stood at INR ~750 crores, a jump of 34% as compared to INR 558 crores in FY25”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net cash balance: INR 121 crores (as of 31 March 2026)
p. 9
“As of 31st March 2026, we hold a net positive cash balance of INR 121 crores, which gives us ample flexibilities to pursue growth opportunities while maintaining a prudent approach to capital allocation”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Return on capital employed: 32% (FY26)
p. 9
“Our return on capital employed has also shown a steady upward trajectory, reaching 32% in FY26, a testament to our sharp focus on value creation and capital efficiencies”
Kamlesh Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
R&D spend: INR120 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“During the current year, we spent INR120 crores in research and development”
Anurag Choudhary, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Speciality carbon black capacity: 130,000 metric tons per annum
p. 6
“we successfully commissioned an additional 70,000 metric ton speciality carbon black facility at Mahistikry, taking our total speciality carbon black capacity to 130,000 metric tons per annum and our overall carbon black capacity to 250,000 metric ton per annum”
Anurag Choudhary, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Coal-tar pitch distillation capacity: 600,000 metric tons per annum
p. 6
“the successful de-bottling of our coal-tar pitch distillation capacity, taking it to 600,000 metric tons per annum”
Anurag Choudhary, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Birla Tyres revenue: INR 187 crores (FY26)
p. 11
“Birla Tyres top line contribution for this year was INR 187 crores”
Anurag Choudhary, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Anode facility initial capacity: 200 metric tons per annum
p. 4
“we successfully commissioned operation at our first anode material manufacturing facility in Mahistikry, West Bengal with an initial capacity of 200 metric tons per annum”
Anurag Choudhary, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Countries exposure: 61 countries (FY26)
p. 14
“In last year, our exposure was 56 countries, we were selling our product. This year it is 61 countries”
Anurag Choudhary, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA per metric ton: INR17,000 per metric ton
p. 13
“if you look at our EBITDA per metric ton, it was around INR17,000 per metric ton on an average on the entire basket of portfolio”
Anurag Choudhary, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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LFP Phase 1 first milestone capacity — 2,000 metric tons · Q3 FY27
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 4
“the first milestone capacity of 2,000 metric tons is targeted for commissioning by Q3 FY27”
Anurag Choudhary, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
LFP Phase 1 full capacity — 40,000 metric tons · FY29
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 4
“The balance Phase 1 capacity will be progressively brought onstream over the subsequent 12 months, closely aligned with customer approvals and demand visibility, with FY29 envisaged as the year for full Phase 1 operations”
Anurag Choudhary, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Long-term LFP platform capacity — 200,000 metric tons · long-term
stated as an aspiration by Anurag Choudhary
p. 4
“our long-term desire is to build our scaled globally relevant LFP platform, with the capability to produce 200,000 metric tons of LFP cathode active material catering to the approximately 100 GWh of lithium-ion battery capacity, executed in a phased manner and demand-led manner”
Anurag Choudhary, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sicona capacity expansion — Q2 FY27
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 5
“Sicona has achieved important milestones at pilot scale level, with further capacity expansion currently underway and targeted for completion by Q2 FY27”
Anurag Choudhary, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Anthraquinone and carbazole project commissioning — Q2 FY27
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 7
“our anthraquinone and carbazole project is progressing as planned and expected to commission in Q2 FY27, helping address a significant import dependency in India”
Anurag Choudhary, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Birla Tyres revenue — around INR 3,000 crores of top line · next 4 years
stated as an aspiration by Anurag Choudhary
p. 11
“we expect to be around INR 3,000 crores of top line from this business in next 4 years”
Anurag Choudhary, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT — INR 1,100 plus crores · FY28
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 11
“We have committed to double this PAT in next three years in FY28 to INR 1,100 plus crores”
Anurag Choudhary, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Top line and bottom line growth — FY27
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 11
“FY27, you will see a top line growth also and bottom line growth also”
Anurag Choudhary, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Carbon black capacity utilization — 85%-90% · FY27
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 13
“We expect to have around 85%-90% capacity utilization for our newly announced capacities for FY27”
Anurag Choudhary, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross profit / EBITDA margin — 20% EBITDA margin
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 12
“we are confident of achieving this on a sustainable basis. And we are looking forward also, you'll see growth in the numbers”
Anurag Choudhary, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Passenger Car Radial commissioning — next 24 months
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 15
“PCR, we target to commission in next 24 months”
Anurag Choudhary, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Coal tar pitch export volume — 50,000 tons · FY28
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 15
“by FY28, we expect the new commissioning capacity of 100,000 tons, which gives us 50,000 tons of coal tar pitch that will be completely exported to the global market”
Anurag Choudhary, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Margins
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 14
“With the new capacities coming on, we are confident of strengthening our existing margins further”
Anurag Choudhary, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cathode segment asset turn — 2x
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 17
“Just 2x. It will be 2x of the asset investments. Turnover to assets.”
Anurag Choudhary, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
LFP Phase 1 capex — INR 1125 crores
stated firmly by Anurag Choudhary
p. 17
“INR 1125 crores.”
Anurag Choudhary, page 17 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 the anode business plans are still being worked out and figures will come later.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Sanjesh Jain: What is the growth trajectory plan for the anode business similar to cathode?
p. 9
“we are still working on it. And in due course of time, we'll come up with the figures and the investment required and the time frame”
Anurag Choudhary, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the impact is temporary and shipments are being diverted to other geographies without material impact.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Sanjesh Jain: Will Middle East geopolitical issues shift coal tar pitch exports to other geographies?
p. 10
“this is a temporary phenomenon, we feel. And so some shipments were planned for Middle East, but that's not going to have any material impact because we are diverting those material to other geographies”
Anurag Choudhary, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the initial capacity is meant to showcase commercial viability rather than generate significant revenue.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Rahil S: What is the peak revenue potential and FY27 contribution from the new 200 MT anode capacity?
p. 11
“In terms of numbers, these are not significantly materialistic based on volumes.”
Anurag Choudhary, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management declined year-on-year guidance but reiterated the FY28 PAT doubling commitment and said PAT, not EBITDA, is the right metric.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Rahil S: What is the FY27 guidance for consolidated revenue and EBITDA margins?
p. 11
“we have committed to double this PAT in next three years in FY28 to INR 1,100 plus crores”
Anurag Choudhary, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the increase to forex losses from a hedging decision during a period of rupee depreciation and said the normal policy is to keep positions open.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Sagar Jethwani: What caused the jump in other expenses and what is the hedging policy going forward?
p. 13
“there was sharp depreciation in rupees which impacted us on the import side. And export side also, we hedged something, but generally we keep our position open. Because of this huge volatility, we hedged. Because of the hedging, we had to incur losses this time”
Anurag Choudhary, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the margin expansion is sustainable and not related to inventory revaluation gains.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Rohit Nagraj: Is there any inventory gain benefit reflected in the gross margin expansion this quarter?
p. 16
“No, no, not really.”
Anurag Choudhary, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said such agreements are under NDA and cannot be disclosed currently.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Yash Mehta: What proportion of Phase 1 LFP capacity is contracted via LOIs or MOUs?
p. 18
“any MOUs or LOIs which we have signed, we have NDA. We cannot disclose this now. At the right point of time, it will be disclosed”
Anurag Choudhary, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the increase in borrowings relates to utilizing bank limits for arbitrage, and future expansion will rely on internal accruals.
Answered by Anurag Choudhary
Asked by Yash Mehta: Why did net cash decline and borrowings rise despite record PAT?
p. 18
“the increase in borrowing is basically we have significant bank limits. We need to utilize this limit to keep our limits intact. We take at a lower rate and provide back to the bank at a higher rate”
Anurag Choudhary, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical volatility in West Asia affecting energy prices and logistics
p. 6
“recent geopolitical developments in West Asia have introduced volatility in energy prices and logistics”
Anurag Choudhary, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rising energy and material prices due to geopolitical situation
p. 12
“Definitely with energy pricings going up, the material prices going up, this will have impact, but good thing is that we'll be able to pass on this to our customers”
Anurag Choudhary, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Forex volatility from hedging decisions during rupee depreciation
p. 13
“we had to incur losses this time”
Anurag Choudhary, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Limited global availability of silicon-carbon anode material supply
p. 9
“since the capacity material availability is very limited, so that supply is not much”
Anurag Choudhary, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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