Indag Rubber Ltd-$ — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Indag Rubber reported total income of approximately Rs. 225 crores for FY2026 against Rs. 237 crores in the previous year, with profit after tax rising to Rs. 12 crores 38 lakhs from Rs. 8 crores 42 lacs, aided by a favourable raw material cost environment and improved product and channel mix. Management described the working capital cycle improving from 120 days to 70 days over five years, and highlighted a strategic shift away from lower-margin STU business toward the higher-margin private aftermarket segment. The Board declared a total dividend of Rs. 2.40 per equity share for FY2025-26 and discussed new product launches including an EV-specific retreading line.
Numbers mentioned
Total income: approx. Rs. 225 crores (FY 2026)
p. 4
“During the year, your Company had total income of approx. Rs. 225 crores as against Rs. 237 crores in previous year.”
Chairman, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total income: Rs. 237 crores (FY 2025)
p. 4
“During the year, your Company had total income of approx. Rs. 225 crores as against Rs. 237 crores in previous year.”
Chairman, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit before finance cost and depreciation: Rs. 22 Crores 43 lacs (FY 2026)
p. 4
“The profit before finance cost and depreciation amounted to Rs. 22 Crores 43 lacs against Rs. 16 crores 48 lacs in the previous year.”
Chairman, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: Rs. 12 crores 38 lakhs (FY 2026)
p. 4
“Profit after tax in FY 2026 was Rs. 12 crores 38 lakhs against Rs. 8 crores 42 lacs in FY 2025, supported by a more favourable raw material cost environment for most of the year, along with an improved product and channel mix.”
Chairman, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total Dividend per share: Rs. 2.40 (FY 2025-2026)
p. 5
“thus, making a total Dividend of Rs. 2.40/- per Equity Share having face value of Rs. 2 each for Financial Year 2025-2026.”
Chairman, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Working capital cycle: 70 days (as of March 31, 2026)
p. 8
“The working capital cycle has come down from 120 days to 70 days, and as of March 31, 2026, stands at 70 days.”
CEO, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Receivable days: 32 days (as of March 31, 2026)
p. 8
“Receivable days have come down from 63 days to 32 days, payable days have increased from 31 days to 44 days and inventory days have come down from 82 days to 80 days.”
CEO, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
STU share of turnover: 6% (FY 2025-26)
p. 9
“The STU’s share of turnover has declined from 25% in FY 2015-16 to 6% in FY 2025-26.”
CEO, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA increase: approximately 36% (FY 2025-26)
p. 9
“Operational improvements, disciplined procurement, optimised channel mix and dynamic pricing management resulted in an approximately 36% increase in EBITDA in FY 2025–26.”
CEO, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Business environment/margins — FY 2026-27
stated conditionally by Chairman
p. 4
“Looking ahead, FY 2026–27 is expected to remain volatile subject to global supply dynamics and crude oil–linked price cycles.”
Chairman, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Impact of raw material supply tightening
stated conditionally by Chairman
p. 5
“The tightening of global raw material supplies following the escalation of tensions in West Asia in early 2026 is expected to impact both the tyre manufacturing and tyre retreading industries.”
Chairman, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
National logistics costs as % of GDP — 8-9% of GDP
stated as an aspiration by CEO
p. 8
“Improved highway networks have reduced national logistics costs, with a target of bringing them down from 12% to 8–9% of GDP”
CEO, page 8 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.
CEO described R&D centre and new product lines including WinMaster and Retrex, and an EV-specific product line
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Shivam Gupta: Update on product registrations, certifications, and R&D achievements and how they support growth
p. 7
“Indag became the first company in the retreading industry to launch a dedicated product line specifically designed for Electric Vehicles (EVs)”
CEO, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CEO described risk management through pricing and mix levers, and detailed improvements in working capital days
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Amit Kumar: How will margins hold up in FY2026-27 amid West Asia tensions, and what is the working capital cycle trend
p. 8
“The Company actively manages three primary levers: product mix, channel mix and active pricing adjustments to pass on raw material cost increases to the market, albeit with a minor lag.”
CEO, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CEO explained how improved highways increase vehicle mileage and tyre wear, benefiting retreading demand
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Sarvjeet Singh: Impact of NHAI infrastructure development on long-term business outlook
p. 8
“This increased vehicle utilization accelerated tyre wear, thereby creating multi-year tailwinds for retreading demand.”
CEO, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CEO cited segment mix rebalancing toward private/aftermarket and operational margin levers as sustainable drivers
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Tapish Garg: Key drivers behind the profitability rebound in FY2025-26 and its sustainability
p. 9
“The Company systematically expands its presence in the high-margin domestic aftermarket (private segment) while reducing its reliance on low-margin, tender-based STU business.”
CEO, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CEO described retreading as a green business benefiting from EPR credits and industry consolidation trends
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Ankit Jain: How is Indag positioned to capture growth from formalization, radialization, circular economy and EPR trends
p. 10
“Under the Ministry of Environment's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines, retreading has been recognized as a key circular economy activity, granting tyre manufacturers EPR compliance credits for retreading.”
CEO, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CEO explained cost advantages of retreading trucks versus new tyres and clarified passenger car retreading is not commercially viable
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Rakesh Kumar: Economic value proposition of truck tyre retreading and feasibility for passenger vehicles
p. 11
“Regarding passenger vehicles, he clarified that passenger car tyres operate on different economic and safety dynamics, where retreading is not commercially viable or widely adopted compared to commercial medium & heavy commercial vehicles (MHCVs).”
CEO, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CEO stated Q1 results could not be discussed due to UPSI restrictions ahead of the board meeting
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Abhishek J.: Valuation metrics, plant visit request, Q1 FY2026-27 performance, and hybrid AGM format
p. 12
“Regarding the Q1 FY 2026-27 results, he stated that the results could not be discussed as the Board meeting to review and approve the financial results is scheduled for the following day, i.e., August 13, 2026 and the information continued to constitute Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) until its formal approval and disclosure.”
CEO, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CEO explained radialization's transitional impact on the addressable retreading market and declined to make a direct margin comparison with competitors due to structural differences in business mix
Answered by CEO
Asked by Mr. Keshav Garg: Decline in standalone revenue over ten years, GST impact, low EBITDA margins versus a listed competitor
p. 13
“He stated that the medium and heavy commercial vehicle industry and the replacement tyre market, which serve as proxies, are growing at approximately 4–5% annually, with long-term growth expected to remain around this level.”
CEO, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Volatility from global supply dynamics and crude oil-linked price cycles
p. 4
“Looking ahead, FY 2026–27 is expected to remain volatile subject to global supply dynamics and crude oil–linked price cycles.”
Chairman, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Tightening of global raw material supplies impacting tyre and retreading industries
p. 5
“The tightening of global raw material supplies following the escalation of tensions in West Asia in early 2026 is expected to impact both the tyre manufacturing and tyre retreading industries.”
Chairman, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India's reliance on imported natural rubber amid shipping disruptions
p. 8
“For natural rubber, India imports roughly 45% of its requirement, where global shipping disruptions add complexity.”
CEO, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Radial tyre retreadability in India affected by road conditions and tyre damage
p. 13
“He informed that while radial tyres are technically superior and can be retreaded multiple times in developed markets, their retreadability in India is currently affected by road conditions and tyre damage, particularly on last-mile routes.”
CEO, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Adverse base effect from radialization on the addressable retreading market
p. 13
“He further explained that the adverse base effect arising from radialization continues until radialization reaches approximately 80%, although this remains transitional in nature and is not indicative of any weakness in demand.”
CEO, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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