Insecticides (India) Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Insecticides India Limited reported FY26 revenue of Rs 2,140 crores, up around 7% from Rs 2,000 crores, with EBITDA rising 3% to Rs 227 crores while PAT declined slightly to Rs 139 crores due to higher deferred tax provisions. Q4 revenue grew approximately 19%, led by both B2C and B2B segments, with premium products growing about 24% during the quarter. Management discussed raw material price increases, the Kaeros subsidiary strategy, new product launches with partners Corteva and Nissan, and the addition of Mr. Sanskar Aggarwal to the Board along with a proposed ESOP program.
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Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations: INR2,140 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“Revenue from operation has improved from INR2,000 crores to INR2,140 crores, a jump of around 7%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross profit: INR675 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“Gross profit increased from INR641 crores to INR675 crores, a jump of around 5%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR227 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“EBITDA has increased from INR221 crores to INR227 crores, a jump of around 3%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT: INR139 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“And the PAT, there is a slight decline from INR142 crores to INR139 crores.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q4 revenue growth: approximately 19% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“We registered approximately 19% growth in Q4, supported by both B2C and B2B business.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Premium product growth: about 24% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“Premium products continue to outperform and deliver about 24% growth during the quarter.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year revenue growth: above 7% (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, the company delivered growth of above 7%, while remaining broadly profit neutral.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Patented product revenue: INR322 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“So during this year, from all the patented products, the total turnover revenue is INR322 crores.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Combination product revenue: INR324 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“The revenue from total combination product is INR324 crores.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
In-licensing product revenue: INR226 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“The revenue from in-licensing product is INR226 crores.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 10.6% (3-year trend)
p. 6
“The EBITDA of the company has increased from 6.8% to 10.6%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross profit margin: 31.5% (3-year trend)
p. 6
“Gross profit margin improved from 23.1% to 31.5%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROE: 11.4% (3-year trend)
p. 6
“ROE improved from 6.9% to 11.4%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROCE: 16.1% (3-year trend)
p. 6
“And ROCE improved from 10.4% to 16.1%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volume growth: 5% (Q4 FY26)
p. 10
“So during the quarter, the volume growth is 5% and the value growth is 14%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Value growth: 14% (Q4 FY26)
p. 10
“So during the quarter, the volume growth is 5% and the value growth is 14%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year volume growth: 5% (FY26)
p. 10
“And then during the full year, the volume growth is 5% and the value growth is 2%.”
Sandeep Aggarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Investment in new products: INR94 crores (FY26)
p. 19
“So, the total investment which went for the new products were about INR94 crores, which went from the internal accruals.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Kaeros PAT margin: above INR5 crores (FY26)
p. 17
“Above INR5 crores, the PAT margin.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Farmers reached: more than 75 lakhs (FY26)
p. 5
“Just a reference, we touched more than 75 lakhs farmer in the previous year.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Capex — INR25-INR30 crores · FY27 onward
stated firmly by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 5
“Therefore, our capex requirement going forward remains largely nominal or in the range of INR25- INR30 crores, which we call as a maintenance capex once we complete our projects in the year FY27.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export contribution — 10% · next 2 to 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 12
“We are able to maintain the export figure roughly around 5%. I see it growing up to 10% in next 2 to 3 years.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Premium (Maharatna) product share of B2C revenue — 60%-70% · next 4 years
stated as an aspiration by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 13
“So it's my vision to take it to 60%- 70% in next 4 years.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Working capital cycle — 120-day · this year
stated conditionally by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 14
“So it depends on the conditions. So as the season comes, I'll be in a better position.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue and profit growth — FY27
stated conditionally by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 14
“It's a difficult thing to say, but I can say that both top line and bottom line will be positive.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Kaeros sales — doubling · FY27
stated firmly by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 18
“And this year is the brand operating year. So, we should be at least doubling these total sales of Kaeros in this fiscal.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Kaeros contribution to IIL volume — 5% to 7%-8%
stated as an aspiration by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 18
“Yes. Kaeros will be one of the contributors, which should contribute 5% to 7%- 8% to IIL's volume.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
IIL growth — double-digit growth
stated as an aspiration by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 18
“So IIL has a double-digit growth.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Interest cost reduction — at least 25%, 30% · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 19
“But internally, there is a target that we'll reduce it by at least 25%, 30%.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ICS plot revenue — double last year's number · this year
stated firmly by Rajesh Aggarwal
p. 8
“So last year, we made about more than INR30-odd crores. And this year, we are going to double this number.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said they generate demand first and push supply slowly, clearing markets by season end and taking a cautious approach after last year's heavy goods returns.
Answered by Rajesh Aggarwal
Asked by Rushabh Shah: How does the company manage inventory and receivables differently than the industry?
p. 6
“So we are trying to divide the risk by dividing the products and we are doing limited placements.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed the understanding was correct, expecting to benefit from existing inventory once the season picks up.
Answered by Rajesh Aggarwal
Asked by Bharat Gupta: Will the company benefit from having high inventory as raw material prices rise?
p. 9
“Yes, that's correct actually provided we are able to encash that.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the first April price hike was well received, but the second required some discounting in May.
Answered by Rajesh Aggarwal
Asked by Bharat Gupta: Has the recent price increase been absorbed by dealers and distributors?
p. 10
“April, the first price increase was very much appreciated. The second one, there was some issues.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it was difficult to quantify but expected a small increase depending on demand and supply.
Answered by Rajesh Aggarwal
Asked by Bharat Gupta: How should investors think about gross and EBITDA margins for FY27 given raw material cost pressure?
p. 10
“It is difficult to comment at this moment that we'll be able to increase it by how much percentage.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management indicated formulation at Sotanala targeted around Diwali and the technical plant around March/April 2027.
Answered by Rajesh Aggarwal
Asked by Madhur Rathi: What are the plants' Sotanala commissioning timelines?
p. 13
“So if I talk about Sotanala, in Sotanala the target to start the formulation is around Diwali time.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained Kaeros focuses on parallel distribution, direct imports from China, and eventual B2B/P2P business, while IIL retains first access to global partnership products.
Answered by Rajesh Aggarwal
Asked by Praneeth: What is the strategy and differentiation behind the Kaeros brand versus IIL/Tractor brand?
p. 15
“So there is a huge opportunity to take this to the market and establish a parallel distribution network.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the rise to higher inventory levels, use of bank limits, and internal accrual investment in new products, with plans to reduce via faster collections.
Answered by Rajesh Aggarwal
Asked by S.A. Narayan: Why did finance costs more than double in FY26 and how will they be managed?
p. 19
“So, we have started working more on the DSO. So, this year, there will be the full effort that we are able to bring it down substantially.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Raw material price increases due to geopolitical situation and crude-linked product costs
p. 3
“As a result, raw material prices have increased sharply in certain cases to nearby 10% and even higher in case of crude-linked products.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sluggish May market due to heat and farmers awaiting monsoon
p. 3
“Though in May, market is a little sluggish due to rising heat across the country and people are waiting for the monsoons.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Prolonged geopolitical tensions could keep raw material prices elevated
p. 5
“We'll remain mindful that prolonged geopolitical tensions may continue to impact business conditions and keep raw material price elevated for some time.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
El Nino impact and crop mix change affecting dry crops
p. 5
“We'll also take care of the evolving global supply chain conditions, the El Nino impact, crop mix change, particularly in the dry crops.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Heavy goods returns from dry crop herbicides due to dry mid-season conditions last year
p. 6
“Though last year, it was a very bad hit because during the middle of the season, it was a very dry environment and all the dry crop herbicides, there were heavy goods return actually for that in the middle of the season.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Price decline in herbicide segment due to competition from off-patented technologies
p. 7
“And there was a price decline also because there were many products which were launched in the last 2 years, 3 years and they were off-patented technologies, which made the competition.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
High temperatures affecting sowing and demand due to El Nino year
p. 10
“And of course, since it's El Nino year, so people are a little worried with the high temperature because in many parts of the country, 48 degrees are normal, so which is new for many, many people.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Elevated working capital levels
p. 5
“On the balance sheet side, working capital continues to remain at elevated levels.”
Rajesh Aggarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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