Investor Presentation Summary
Financial Performance (INR Millions)
Quarterly Comparison:
- Total Income: Q1FY27: ₹1,975 Mn | Q1FY26: ₹2,110 Mn (-6% YoY) | Q4FY26: ₹2,216 Mn (-11% QoQ)
- Operating EBITDA: Q1FY27: ₹105 Mn | Q1FY26: ₹43 Mn (+145% YoY) | Q4FY26: ₹112 Mn (-6% QoQ)
- Reported EBITDA: Q1FY27: ₹143 Mn | Q1FY26: ₹140 Mn (+2% YoY) | Q4FY26: ₹130 Mn (+10% QoQ)
- Profit Before Tax (PBT): Q1FY27: ₹47 Mn | Q1FY26: ₹(8) Mn | Q4FY26: ₹40 Mn (+19% QoQ)
- Profit After Tax (PAT): Q1FY27: ₹52 Mn | Q1FY26: ₹(8) Mn | Q4FY26: ₹43 Mn (+21% QoQ)
- Cash PAT: Q1FY27: ₹91 Mn | Q1FY26: ₹32 Mn (+185% YoY) | Q4FY26: ₹83 Mn (+10% QoQ)
Note: Cash PAT defined as PBDT (adjusted for cash exceptional items) less Current tax. Previous period financials have been regrouped/rearranged for comparability.
Business Update
Operational Performance:
- Tube & Pipe sales volume grew more than 60% YoY driven by healthy domestic demand
- Bar sales volume declined due to direct and indirect impact on export markets
- Prevailing geopolitical scenario and high volatility resulted in pause/deferment of buying, especially affecting Bars segment
- Export markets expected to improve gradually as conditions stabilize
Project Updates:
- New bright bar project installed and currently under ramping up phase
Customer & Market Development:
- 13 new customers added during the quarter
- Continued development of new products & grades
- Increased focus on Middle East markets with key approvals being pursued
- SIRIM certification in progress targeting Malaysia market
Approvals Received:
- NTPC approval received for Grade T91 tubes for Super Critical Boiler application
- IBR Well-known accreditation received
- BMC approval received for seamless tubes
- First trial order for CGD Instrumentation Tubing received
Business Environment Analysis
Challenges:
- Geopolitical uncertainties including ongoing conflicts affecting international demand
- Supply chain disruptions impacting export volumes
- Tariff-related challenges affecting customer buying decisions
- Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for import of certain steel items in EU reduced overall, including for India
Opportunities:
- Strong domestic demand in key industries: energy, defence, aerospace, oil & gas, petrochemicals, engineering, and public infrastructure
- Projected growth in strategic sectors expected to stimulate demand for stainless steel seamless pipes and bars
- 'Make in India' initiative driving domestic manufacturing demand
- Combined investment in strategic sectors expected to persist and intensify
ESG Initiatives
- Share of renewable electricity expected to further improve during FY27
- Continued focus on operational efficiency and green initiatives expected to further improve Emission Intensity performance during FY27
Company Positioning
- Only integrated producer of Quality Stainless Steel Bars and Pipes & Tubes from Steel Making to Finished Tubes in India under one roof
- Wide domestic and international market outreach
- Strong focus on R&D and New Product Development with state-of-the-art testing facilities accredited with ISO/IEC 17025
- Expertise in making Stainless Steel in Special/Custom Grades with controlled compositions
- Speed to Market advantage due to Fully Integrated Process
Product Portfolio
Bar Products: Ingots, Blooms, Rolled Bars in Rounds, Round Cornered Squares, Peeled & Polished Bars, Heat Treated Bars
Tubular Products: Hollow Bars, Cold Finished Pipes & Tubes, Extruded Seamless Schedule Pipes, Hydraulic & Instrumentation Tubes, Heat Exchanger Tubes, U-bend Tubes