Key Financial Performance

Standalone Performance (Silvassa Plant):

  • Revenue from operations: ₹813.13 Cr (Q1 FY27) vs ₹752.82 Cr (Q4 FY26) - sequential growth 8.01%; vs ₹749.88 Cr (Q1 FY26) - YoY growth 8.43%
  • EBITDA: ₹94.93 Cr vs ₹82.48 Cr (Q4 FY26) - sequential growth 15.10%; vs ₹70.05 Cr (Q1 FY26) - YoY growth 35.52%
  • EBITDA margin: 11.67% vs 10.96% (Q4 FY26) - 72 bps expansion; vs 9.34% (Q1 FY26) - 233 bps expansion
  • Profit After Tax: ₹64.95 Cr vs ₹55.99 Cr (Q4 FY26) - sequential growth 16%; vs ₹47.19 Cr (Q1 FY26) - YoY growth 37.64%
  • PAT margin: 7.99%
  • Basic EPS (not annualized): ₹7.7

Consolidated Performance (Including Punjab Facility):

  • Revenue from operations: ₹1,334.74 Cr vs ₹1,169.18 Cr (Q4 FY26) - sequential growth 14.16%; vs ₹745.34 Cr (Q1 FY26) - YoY growth 79.08%
  • EBITDA: ₹108.08 Cr vs ₹94.43 Cr (Q4 FY26) - sequential growth 14.46%; vs ₹69.56 Cr (Q1 FY26) - YoY growth 55.38%
  • EBITDA margin: 8.10% vs 8.08% (Q4 FY26) - broadly stable; vs 9.33% (Q1 FY26)
  • Profit After Tax: ₹23.82 Cr vs ₹21.57 Cr (Q4 FY26) - sequential growth 10.4%; vs ₹40.43 Cr (Q1 FY26)
  • PAT margin: 1.78%
  • Basic EPS (not annualized): ₹2.82

Significant Cost Increases Due to Punjab Commissioning:

  • Depreciation: Increased from ₹11.7 Cr (Q1 FY26) to ₹34.7 Cr (Q1 FY27)
  • Finance costs: Increased from ₹4.62 Cr (Q1 FY26) to ₹38.6 Cr (Q1 FY27)

Operational Highlights

Punjab Facility:

  • Polymerization capacity: 700 metric tons per day
  • Q1 FY27 capacity utilization: 80%
  • Target utilization: 85-90% in Q2 FY27; 95-96% in subsequent quarters
  • Phase 2 expansion to 900 tons per day on track for Q1 FY28 commissioning
  • Targeting EBITDA per ton of ~₹30,000 for next year

Silvassa Facility:

  • Technical textiles capacity expansion completed: from 9,000 MTPA to 18,000 MTPA
  • Commercial production expected to commence shortly
  • Q1 FY27 technical textiles revenue: ~₹33 Cr
  • Q1 FY27 technical textiles utilization: 94%
  • Expected additional production from expansion: 7,500 tons over previous capacity

Sales Volume:

  • Consolidated yarn sales: 1 lakh metric tons
  • Silvassa facility: 54,000 metric tons across all three yarn verticals
  • Punjab facility: 46,000 metric tons

Raw Material Context:

  • Geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupted PTA and MEG feedstock markets
  • Government waived 11% customs duty on raw cotton imports effective June 1, 2026
  • Raw material inventory: 8-10 days holding at quarter end
  • Polyester inventory: Normal holding 10-12 days; currently 12-13 days
  • Cotton inventory: Normal holding 7 days in finished inventory

Strategic Updates and Guidance

FY27 Outlook:

  • Maintained EBITDA guidance: ₹520-540 Cr
  • Focus on operational efficiency, margin improvement, and capacity utilization
  • Phased commissioning of 32 MW hybrid wind-solar captive power arrangement expected to reduce power costs

Expansion Projects:

  • MP Greenfield cotton plant: Planned capex of ₹400 Cr for 72,500 spindles
  • Expected incremental revenue: ₹350-375 Cr
  • Expected asset turnover: 0.8-0.85

Raw Material Strategy:

  • Punjab facility: 100% raw material from IOCL Panipat plant
  • Silvassa facility: 50-60% imported PTA; 40% domestic PTA (contracted)
  • In discussions with GAIL and IOCL Paradip for future domestic PTA supply

Management Commentary

Chairman Paresh Dattani highlighted:

  • Quarter defined by raw material price volatility rather than demand
  • Both facilities operated without interruption despite supply chain disruptions
  • Demand began normalizing from June after purchase deferrals in April-May
  • Structural drivers remain intact: shift to man-made fibers, supportive trade agreements, global sourcing diversification toward India
  • Focus on operational excellence, prudent capital allocation, and product diversification