Event Type: Q2 FY27 Earnings Conference Call hosted by ICICI Securities Limited, including question-and-answer session with management.
Date and Time: The conference call was held on Tuesday, November 03, 2026, at 17:00 hours (IST).
Purpose: Discussion of quarterly and half-yearly financial results for Q2 and H1 FY27 ended September 30, 2026, including business performance, strategic updates, and future outlook.
Management Participants: Mr. Rahul Shah – Chief Financial Officer of DOMS Industries Limited. The team from Marathon Capital (Investor Relations Advisor) was also present.
Presentation Availability: The transcript of the Investor Conference Call has been uploaded on the company's website at: https://domsindia.com//pdf/InvestorRelations/InvestorPresentationandTranscripts/Q2_FY27.pdf
UPSI Statement: The document contains forward-looking statements concerning business prospects and profitability subject to risks and uncertainties, with no specific statement about unpublished price sensitive information.
Financial Highlights & Strategic Updates
Financial Period Discussed: Quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026 (Q2 FY27 and H1 FY27)
Revenue Performance:
Q2 FY27 operating revenue grew by 17.6% to INR 667.8 crores
H1 FY27 revenue grew by 18.4%
Growth was primarily volume-driven (80% volume, 20% realization)
Estimated 300-350 basis points sales impact from Gujarat flooding
Profitability Metrics:
Q2 FY27 EBITDA: INR 82.8 crores (12.4% margin)
H1 FY27 EBITDA: INR 165.3 crores (12.4% margin)
Q2 FY27 PAT: INR 38.3 crores (5.7% margin)
H1 FY27 PAT: INR 83.6 crores (6.2% margin)
One-time exceptional loss of INR 10.4 crores from flood damage (insurance claims initiated)
Raw Material Environment:
Significant raw material price increases, particularly from mid-August 2026
Prices described as "at probably its peak since the time this West Asian conflict has started"
Company taking calibrated pricing actions to balance volume growth and margin pressure
Capacity Expansion:
Successfully commissioned first building at new 50-acre manufacturing facility
Approximately 170,000 square feet dedicated to office supplies/Reynolds pen manufacturing
Revenue contribution expected from Q3 FY27 onwards
H1 FY27 capex: Over INR 200 crores
Expected H2 FY27 capex: INR 100-125 crores
Reynolds Integration:
Sales and support teams integrated effective July 1, 2026
Temporary mismatch between employee costs and revenue contribution impacted profitability
Production started for fast-moving Reynolds products (Brite, 045, Jetter)
Distribution network integration completed with some rightsizing
Guidance & Outlook:
Maintains consolidated sales growth guidance of 18-20% for FY27
Targeted EBITDA margin range: 16-17% (long-term)
Working capital cycle maintained within 55-60 days guided range
Patient approach expected over next couple of quarters regarding margin recovery
Segment Performance:
Scholastic Stationery, Scholastic Art Material, Office Supplies: Healthy growth
Kits and Combo: Marginal growth due to capacity constraints
Hobby and Craft: Strong momentum with expanded adhesive range
Back-to-school: Strong growth from new pencil box range
Hygiene Category (Uniclan): 21.5% revenue growth, EBITDA margins declined to 6.4% from 8.1%
Longer-term target for hygiene business: 8-10% EBITDA margins
Regional Performance:
West region growth affected by merchant export impacts (Bangladesh geopolitical conditions)
Overall balanced regional performance relative to population distribution
Debt Position:
Debt increased to approximately INR 200 crores primarily due to capex funding
Expected additional debt requirement: INR 100-120 crores for ongoing expansion
Additional Notes Section
Attachments: The regulatory filing includes the full transcript of the earnings conference call.
Financial Data Disclosure: The announcement contains detailed financial figures and performance metrics from the earnings call.
Compliance: Filed pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III and other applicable regulations of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
