Thermax Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Commissioned 8 Mn kcal/hr biomass-fired thermic fluid heater for food processing player
- Installed first-of-its-kind high-temperature electric heat pump for textile industry supplying hot water at up to 100°C
- Secured green hydrogen purification order for 96 MW project, largest in India
- Installed ETP for effluent treatment at petrochemical plant in Haldia, West Bengal
- TBWES commissioned 2 x 65 TPH IR-CFB boilers for chemical manufacturer's captive power facility
- Secured order for over 300 TPH IR-CFB boiler for steel manufacturer's captive power plant
- Secured order for 2 x 155 TPH CFBC boilers with balance of plant from cement manufacturer in Nigeria
- Balance-of-plant package for 1 × 18 MVA Submerged Arc Furnace in Bhutan
- Successfully completed PGTR achieving 21+ TPD CBG production against guaranteed 20 TPD using six feedstocks
- TOESL received 'Best Boiler User Award 2026' in textile category
- Secured 14 TPH biomass boiler order from pharma major in Nanjangud, Karnataka with estimated CO₂ reduction of ~26,000 MT annually
- Achieved partial commissioning of 9.9 MW wind and 7.2 MW solar capacity at FEPL Gujarat project
- Obtained approvals for Adani's 4,050 MW project in Andhra Pradesh, Saundatti's 2.66 GW IRESP in Karnataka, and Bhivpuri's 1,000 MW PSP in Maharashtra
- Pursuing ~₹60 crore in petrochemical and refinery tenders
- Developed calcium carbonate slurry polydispersant for coatings and coagulants for COD/BOD reduction
- Secured resin orders across USA, Europe, SEA and Far East
Segment-wise Performance
Industrial Products Segment:
- Q2 FY27 Sales: ₹1,303 crore (Q2 FY26: ₹1,181 crore)
- Q2 FY27 PBIT: ₹78 crore at 6.0% margin (Q2 FY26: ₹116 crore at 9.8% margin)
- YTD Sales: ₹2,362 crore (YTD Previous: ₹2,132 crore)
- YTD PBIT: ₹144 crore at 6.1% margin (YTD Previous: ₹195 crore at 9.2% margin)
- Performance lower due to product mix and higher input cost
Industrial Infra Segment:
- Q2 FY27 Sales: ₹1,006 crore (Q2 FY26: ₹886 crore)
- Q2 FY27 PBIT: ₹56 crore at 5.6% margin (Q2 FY26: ₹(1) crore at -0.1% margin)
- YTD Sales: ₹1,818 crore (YTD Previous: ₹1,705 crore)
- YTD PBIT: ₹(12) crore at -0.6% margin (YTD Previous: ₹89 crore at 5.2% margin)
- Profitability improved due to higher revenue and additional PSI income
Chemicals Segment:
- Q2 FY27 Sales: ₹226 crore (Q2 FY26: ₹191 crore)
- Q2 FY27 PBIT: ₹15 crore at 6.5% margin (Q2 FY26: ₹19 crore at 9.8% margin)
- YTD Sales: ₹455 crore (YTD Previous: ₹364 crore)
- YTD PBIT: ₹40 crore at 8.9% margin (YTD Previous: ₹35 crore at 9.6% margin)
- Profitability lower due to higher input costs and change in product mix
Green Solutions Segment:
- Q2 FY27 Sales: ₹288 crore (Q2 FY26: ₹262 crore)
- Q2 FY27 PBT: ₹(25) crore at -8.7% margin (Q2 FY26: ₹(1) crore at -0.5% margin)
- YTD Sales: ₹535 crore (YTD Previous: ₹518 crore)
- YTD PBT: ₹(45) crore at -8.4% margin (YTD Previous: ₹(13) crore at -2.6% margin)
- Margins impacted due to ₹15 crore impairment provision in hybrid renewable energy project
Financial Highlights
Q2 FY27 Performance:
- Revenue: ₹2,756 crore (Q2 FY26: ₹2,474 crore)
- PBT Before Exceptional Items: ₹169 crore at 6.1% margin (Q2 FY26: ₹174 crore at 7.0% margin)
- Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹169 crore at 6.1% margin (Q2 FY26: ₹174 crore at 7.0% margin)
- Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹113 crore at 4.1% margin (Q2 FY26: ₹119 crore at 4.8% margin)
Order Metrics:
- Q2 FY27 Order Booking: ₹3,259 crore (Q2 FY26: ₹3,551 crore)
- Order Balance: ₹14,250 crore (Q2 FY26: ₹12,300 crore)
- Order booking decline in Industrial Products due to deferment of major orders to Q3
- Order booking and backlog increase in Industrial Infra due to 2 major orders for captive power plant
- Green Solutions order booking methodology changed to rolling 12-month forecast model, increasing reported order book by ₹197 crore
Geographical Revenue Split
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Balance Sheet Snapshot
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Capex & Cash Flow Health
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Strategic & R&D Initiatives
- Launched Thermax-i series of intelligent boilers and heaters with first product UltraPac-i biomass-fired boiler demonstrating up to 10% fuel savings
- Introduced REDD digital mascot as part of 'One in Red' initiative
- Showcased solutions across clean water, clean air, clean energy and digital technologies at WETEX 2026 in Dubai
- Advanced desalination, water recovery and wastewater treatment technologies presented
Industry Trends & Business Environment
- Higher fuel prices and freight charges amid Middle East crisis increased input costs
- Shipping disruptions extended transit times
- Steel prices rose sharply impacting tubes and pipes
- Aluminium and nickel softened while copper increased before stabilizing
- USD/INR rate range: ₹95.65 – ₹95.87
- India Manufacturing PMI at 55.1 in September 2026, staying above expansion mark
- Data centre investments accelerating driven by AI and cloud adoption
- West Asia conflict and elevated input costs remain key risks
- Commodity prices, particularly steel, remained elevated without expected seasonal moderation
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
- Metals & mining and cement contribute 49% of order book
- Chemicals and F&B adding further diversification
- Raw material price volatility and supply chain challenges continued amid Middle East geopolitical tensions
- Pursuing ~₹60 crore in petrochemical and refinery tenders
- Q2 CSG price realisation at ~13%
- Improved utilisation at all three resin facilities despite freight-driven export pricing pressures