Financial Performance Summary

Standalone Financial Results (Rs Cr)

| Particulars | Q1FY27 | Q1FY26 | Y-o-Y % | Q4FY26 | Q-o-Q % |

| Revenue from Operations | 83.0 | 76.4 | 8.6% | 112.2 | -26.1% |

| Gross Profit | 14.7 | 19.1 | -23.2% | 26.2 | -44.0% |

| Gross Margin (%) | 17.7% | 25.0% | -734 bps | 23.4% | -566 bps |

| EBITDA | 8.5 | 10.5 | -19.0% | 15.1 | -43.4% |

| EBITDA Margin (%) | 10.3% | 13.8% | -350 bps | 13.4% | -315 bps |

| PAT | 7.3 | 6.5 | 11.0% | 11.9 | -39.0% |

| PAT Margin (%) | 8.7% | 8.5% | 18 bps | 10.6% | -185 bps |

| EPS (Rs) | 1.4 | 1.4 | | 2.3 | |

| Cash PAT (Depreciation + PAT) | 8.9 | 8.0 | 11.1% | 13.3 | -33.3% |

Consolidated Financial Results (Rs Cr)

| Particulars | Q1FY27 | Q1FY26 | Y-o-Y % | Q4FY26 |

| Gross Profit | 16.5 | 25.9 | -36.2% | 33.7 |

| Gross Margin (%) | 16.7% | 29.5% | -1282 bps | 30.5% |

| EBITDA | 3.3 | 14.9 | -77.7% | 15.7 |

| EBITDA Margin (%) | 3.3% | 17.0% | -1361 bps | 14.2% |

| PAT | -7.9 | 8.0 | -198.6% | |

| PAT Margin (%) | -8.0% | 9.1% | -1708 bps | |

| EPS (Rs) | -1.6 | 1.7 | | |

| Cash PAT (Depreciation + PAT) | 1.3 | 9.8 | -87.2% | |

Key Business Highlights

Revenue Performance

  • Q1FY27 revenue from operations recorded 8.6% YoY growth, reflecting improvement in underlying business activity
  • The quarter is seasonally softer compared to other quarters
  • Clove business faced challenges following floods in Madagascar, resulting in higher raw material prices and impacting sales
  • The situation has now normalized, supporting a more stable operating environment
  • Company continues to make progress across newer product verticals, with revenue contribution expected to build progressively as customer approvals and qualifications are completed

Margin Performance

  • Gross margin and EBITDA margin were impacted during the quarter primarily due to product mix and higher raw material costs
  • Newly commissioned facility resulted in higher operating costs
  • Company expects stronger product mix and operating leverage to support gradual margin improvement as contribution from higher-value products increases and capacity utilization improves

Profitability

  • Profitability was impacted by higher raw material and operating costs
  • Higher depreciation of Rs. 9.1 Cr following capitalization of significant portion of ~Rs. 265 Cr capex for Dahej facility
  • Company expects operating leverage to support profitability as newer product verticals progressively scale up and capacity utilization improves

International Expansion

  • Company has approved incorporation of Wholly Owned Subsidiary in Brazil to distribute essential oils, aromatic chemicals and specialty chemicals
  • This will strengthen presence across Brazil and broader Latin American market

Krystal Ingredients Pvt. Ltd Update (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)

Cooling Agents:

  • Customer audits successfully completed
  • Initial orders secured for GEM Cool 03, GEM Cool 05 and GEM Cool 23
  • Order flow expected to increase progressively
  • Revenue contribution expected from Q3FY27 as customer qualifications are completed and commercial supplies scale up

Safranal:

  • Business progressing through customer approvals
  • Revenue contribution expected to commence towards end of Q2FY27
  • More meaningful contribution expected from Q3FY27 as commercial supplies scale up

Phenol Derivatives:

  • Trial production expected to commence towards end of Q2FY27
  • Followed by product approvals and quality-related processes
  • Commercial production targeted during Q3FY27, subject to completion of required approvals and quality processes
  • Meaningful revenue contribution expected from Q4FY27
  • Company continues to monitor raw material availability and pricing while aligning production plans accordingly

Management Commentary

Mr. Yash Vipul Parekh, MD & CEO commented:

  • Q1FY27 witnessed YoY growth in revenue from operations while business continued to operate in seasonally softer quarter
  • Focus shifting towards utilizing and monetizing expanded manufacturing platform at Dahej and scaling newer product categories through Krystal Ingredients
  • Continued progress in customer engagement and product qualification
  • Focus remains on converting opportunities into recurring commercial business as they scale
  • Innovation and R&D remain central to long-term strategy with continued focus on process innovation, product customization and development of higher-value specialty molecules
  • Multipurpose capabilities at Dahej provide flexibility to address evolving customer requirements and support development of specialty products
  • Proposed Brazil subsidiary expected to enhance distribution reach in Latin America
  • Committed to disciplined execution and sustainable value creation
  • Focus on progressively scaling Krystal Ingredients' Dahej facility, strengthening product capabilities and expanding presence across global markets

Earnings Call Details

  • Date: Friday, 14th August 2026
  • Time: 4:00 PM (IST)
  • Management Representatives: Yash Parekh (MD & CEO), Kaksha Parekh (WTD, Chairperson & CFO), Shrenik Vora (Non-executive Director), Aadit Shah (CEO's Office)
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