• The document is a regulatory filing containing the transcript of the Q2 FY27 Earnings Conference Call for Gravita India Limited, held on October 28, 2026.
  • The call was hosted by Antique Stock Broking Limited and featured management participants including Mr. Yogesh Malhotra (Whole-Time Director and CEO), Mr. Sunil Kansal (Whole-Time Director and CFO), Mr. Naveen Sharma (Executive Director, Non-Board member), and Mr. Anant Jain (Investor Relations).
  • The purpose of the event was to discuss the company's financial results and business performance for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026, as well as provide strategic updates.
  • The company indicated that their investor presentation had been uploaded to the stock exchanges prior to the call.

Financial Highlights & Strategic Updates

  • H1 FY27 Performance: Revenue grew 40% YoY, EBITDA grew 29% YoY, and PAT grew 10% YoY.
  • Q2 FY27 Performance: Revenue increased 38% YoY to ₹1,427 crores. Adjusted EBITDA increased 28% YoY to ₹143.37 crores (EBITDA margin >10%). PAT grew 6% YoY to ₹102 crores (PAT margin >7%).
  • Volume Performance: Total volumes increased 3% YoY to 52,199 metric tons in Q2 FY27. Value-added products contributed 64% of total sales in H1 FY27.
  • Segment EBITDA per ton (Q2 FY27): Lead: ₹22,620; Aluminum: ₹22,664; Plastic: ₹10,334; Copper: ₹84,671.
  • RMIL Contribution: Contributed ₹420 crores to consolidated revenue in Q2 FY27 with an EBITDA margin of 8.5%.
  • Capacity Utilization: Copper segment operated at 50% capacity utilization during H1 FY27.

Strategic Initiatives & Capex

  • Copper Expansion: Planning to add 59,200 MTPA copper recycling capacity in Mundra with investment of ~₹64 crores (commissioning by March 2029). Mandvi copper recycling facility (29,400 MTPA) with investment of ~₹160 crores on track for commissioning within 12 months.
  • RMIL Investment: Approved additional investment of ~₹94.42 crores to subscribe to rights issue of Rashtriya Metal Industries Limited.
  • Lithium-ion Battery Recycling: Positioned as key future growth segment as EV adoption increases.
  • US Subsidiary: Board approved incorporation of Gravita Recyclers USA, Inc. with initial capital of $50,000 to establish scrap procurement network.
  • Capex Plan: Total capital expenditure of ₹1,680 crores through FY29, with ₹815 crores for existing businesses and balance for new verticals.

Operational Challenges & Outlook

  • Scrap Sourcing: Geopolitical developments and logistic disruptions impacted availability and movement of recyclable materials, particularly from Gulf region.
  • Domestic Sourcing: Reverse charge mechanism for electrical and electronic waste scrap expected to enhance domestic procurement significantly.
  • Volume Outlook: Management expects lead business volumes to improve from Q3 FY27 onwards with new sourcing geographies and domestic market response.
  • Growth Guidance: Lead business expected to grow at 18-20% CAGR volume growth over next three years.
  • Copper Margins: Sustainable EBITDA per kg expected at ₹65-70 in short term, potentially rising to ₹80-90 with full integration.

Additional Notes

  • The transcript was filed pursuant to Regulation 30 and 46 read with Clause 15 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
  • The document contains the full Q&A session from analysts covering topics including scrap sourcing challenges, segment performance, hedging activities, and regulatory impacts.