Steel Exchange India Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript Steel Exchange India Ltd filed with BSE on 03 Jun 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
Steel Exchange India reported Q4 FY26 total income of Rs 287.70 crore, up 19.45% quarter-on-quarter, with EBITDA rising to Rs 50.10 crore and net profit at Rs 12.37 crore. For full-year FY26 the company reported total income of Rs 1,066.42 crore, EBITDA of Rs 138.03 crore, and net profit of Rs 26.99 crore. Management also described debt reduction, redemption of NCDs, and a Rs 300 crore warrant subscription by IMR Group as a strategic investor.
Numbers mentioned
Total income: INR 287.70 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“Total income for the quarter stood at INR 287.70 crores as compared to INR 240.86 crores in quarter three FY26, registering a growth of 19.45 percentage quarter-on-quarter.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR 50.10 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“EBITDA increased significantly to INR 50.10 crores from INR 22.97 crores in quarter three financial year 2026, reflecting a robust growth of 118.12 percentage sequentially.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 17.41% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“EBITDA margins improved sharply by 788 basis points to 17.41%, supported by operational efficiencies and improved business performance.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit: INR 12.37 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“Net profit for quarter four FY26 stood at INR 12.37 crores as against INR 2.28 crores in quarter three financial year 2026, registering a strong growth of 442.80% quarter-on-quarter, while net profit margin improved by 335 basis points to 4.30%.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total income: INR 1,066.42 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year FY26, the company reported total income of INR 1,066.42 crores, EBITDA of INR 138.03 crores, and net profit of INR 26.99 crores.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
NCD redemption: INR 43.19 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“The company redeemed INR 43.19 crores towards NCD obligations in a single tranche and achieved cumulative debt reduction of nearly INR 68 crores over the last two quarters, reflecting our focused approach towards improving the capital structure and enhancing financial stability.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rebar production volume: 49,760 tons (Q4 FY26)
p. 11
“Rebar for Q4 is almost 50,000 tons. Means 49,760 and last year it was around 41,000 and last quarter was 39,000.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA per ton: 9,000-9,500 (Q4 FY26)
p. 12
“Last quarter it was 9,000, 9,500 and”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
TMT rolling mill capacity utilization: 46%-47% (FY26)
p. 13
“So currently our TMT is around 46%-47% we have rolling mill we operated last year.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Billet capacity utilization: 55%-56% (FY26)
p. 13
“And it was billet is around 55% or something, 56%.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Term debt: INR250 crores (current)
p. 9
“we have almost we are repaying the debt, the term debt was around INR350 crores, it has come to INR250 crores now.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Strategic investment via warrants: INR 300 crores
p. 4
“the company is further ensured with secured raw material sourcing for smooth operations and further scale-up.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Capacity utilization (TMT and billet) — 70% to 75% · current year
stated conditionally by Brahmaiah Thelaprolu
p. 13
“So this year we will we are expecting as billet as well as and because we have taken some repair capacity mean capital repair work in our TMT and billet plant also. With that improved things, we are expecting around 70% plus it will go in this current year for both these things, 70% to 75%.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rebar sales volume — doubling of volumes · FY27
stated firmly by Bandi Suresh Kumar
p. 12
“Roughly starting with the next quarter onwards, means it will be almost double, not the it may doubling the capacities will be mostly doubled.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex completion (reheating furnace, refurbishment) — this year
stated firmly by Brahmaiah Thelaprolu
p. 14
“The capex basically the existing capex will come for a completion in this year itself.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Finance cost — around 12%-13%
stated conditionally by Brahmaiah Thelaprolu
p. 9
“It may not be below 10, it will be around 12, 13.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt cost rate — around 9%
stated as an aspiration by Brahmaiah Thelaprolu
p. 6
“Now, we would like to reduce further to the below sub-10% level rate, now around 9%.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sustainable EBITDA margin — INR7,000 per ton margin
stated as an aspiration by Brahmaiah Thelaprolu
p. 14
“INR7,000 margin. 40,000 to 50,000 tons will be the average.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex impact on production and EBITDA — Q2 onwards
stated firmly by Bandi Mohit Sai Kumar
p. 15
“we'll be having a great impact of the in the productions and EBITDA margins going forward in second quarter onwards.”
Bandi Mohit Sai Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pledged shares release — complete release
stated conditionally by Bandi Suresh Kumar
p. 15
“So we feel that when we do the refinancing, all our pledged shares will be released by the banks.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
IMR warrant payment — next six months
stated conditionally by Bandi Suresh Kumar
p. 6
“So, I think it will coming in next six months, we expect this to come in place.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 6 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 explained that new loans carried associated costs and trade finance charges added to the quarter, which will not recur going forward.
Answered by Brahmaiah Thelaprolu
Asked by Rajiv Maheshwari: Why was Q4 finance cost higher quarter-on-quarter despite debt reduction?
p. 9
“Yes, so what happened, see, when we are raised these new loans, there are some costs attached to these new loans, that is also coming in the last quarter, number one.”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said performance should improve rather than just continue, depending on steel market conditions remaining buoyant.
Answered by Bandi Suresh Kumar
Asked by Meet Chawda: Will Q4 performance and margins continue in coming quarters?
p. 10
“It should be better, not continue in the same, it should be better what we have to see.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said last quarter EBITDA was around 9,000-9,500 per ton versus a yearly average of about 7,000, and expects similar levels with slight improvement from higher volumes.
Answered by Bandi Suresh Kumar
Asked by Prateek Shrivastava: What is EBITDA per ton and guidance for coming quarters?
p. 12
“In the same range, basically only your improvement of the quantities will be there.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the company is largely insulated as raw materials are sourced locally, with only minor impact from diesel/transport costs.
Answered by Bandi Suresh Kumar
Asked by Prateek Shrivastava: Is the ongoing war affecting raw material availability or costs?
p. 12
“Actually we are insulated as far as the war part is there. Only for some diesel cost it may have the on the transport, but otherwise we don't have much of impact because our basic raw materials what we procure are all locally only.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed improvement to recovering steel markets and expects sustainable margins going forward as capacity utilization rises.
Answered by Brahmaiah Thelaprolu
Asked by Pankaj Motwani: What drove the EBITDA margin improvement to 17% this quarter and is it sustainable?
p. 14
“So we feel the steel markets have started improving on and especially for us at Andhra and Visakhapatnam being a local player, we expect to have a sustainable EBITDA margins in the coming times”
Brahmaiah Thelaprolu, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said April was strong, May softened somewhat due to heatwave and geopolitical tension, with recovery expected in June.
Answered by Bandi Mohit Sai Kumar
Asked by Rajiv Maheshwari: How was sales in April and May of the current year compared to Q4?
p. 15
“So for the month of May, it was in continuation with the Quarter 4 only, but because of the heatwave across India and this war situation little escalating, May a little slump, but again we are sure we should be recovering it in June.”
Bandi Mohit Sai Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said pledged shares are tied to bank debt and will be released once refinancing through improved financials and IMR funding takes place.
Answered by Bandi Suresh Kumar
Asked by Rajiv Maheshwari: Will pledged shares be reduced given the company operates with 100% pledged shares?
p. 15
“So we feel that when we do the refinancing, all our pledged shares will be released by the banks.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Steel industry cyclicality affecting quarterly performance
p. 10
“Yes, mainly basically this is a steel cyclical industry and all that.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
May sales slump due to heatwave and geopolitical tension
p. 15
“So for the month of May, it was in continuation with the Quarter 4 only, but because of the heatwave across India and this war situation little escalating, May a little slump”
Bandi Mohit Sai Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Power segment revenue decline due to kiln refurbishment
p. 12
“And we have taken some kilns refurbishments and all that, because of that it was down last year.”
Bandi Suresh Kumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Monsoon seasonality affecting quarterly production
p. 15
“See, steel cyclical industry throughout the year, the quarter like because of the monsoon, Quarter 1 end and Quarter 2 might be a little dull, Quarter 3, Quarter 4 will be picking up drastically.”
Bandi Mohit Sai Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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