GHCL Limited

NSE:GHCL
Q1 FY2025 2024-08-06
REVENUE: INR 849
Revenue: INR 849 crores (QoQ: +1.1%)
EBITDA: INR 235
EBITDA: INR 235 crores (QoQ: +17%)
PAT: INR 151
PAT: INR 151 crores (QoQ: +20.8%)
NET CASH SURPLUS:
Net Cash Surplus: INR 676 crores
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Financial Performance

revenue financial performance
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Revenue for the quarter came in at INR849 crores compared to INR840 crores in Q4 of last year.
This shows a slight increase in revenue, indicating stability despite previous strong performance.
Raman Chopra, CFO
Revenue
Positive High Confidence
EBITDA margins
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EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR235 crores and margins at 27.7%. This is an increase of nearly 4% from Q4 of last year.
The increase in EBITDA and margins reflects improved operational efficiency and cost management.
Raman Chopra, CFO
EBITDA
Positive High Confidence
PAT profitability
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PAT before exceptional items stood at INR151 crores compared to INR125 crores in Q4 of FY'24.
This improvement in profit after tax indicates a positive trajectory in profitability.
Raman Chopra, CFO
PAT
Positive High Confidence
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Business Operations

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operational excellence cost efficiency
Our operational excellence performance was better on a sequential basis on the back of higher volume and lower input costs.
This highlights the company's focus on operational efficiency and cost management, which is crucial for maintaining profitability.
R.S. Jalan, Managing Director
Positive High Confidence
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market position domestic consumption
In India, we continue to see Y-o-Y increase in consumption, whereas in the consumption of volume, import is declining due to supply chain disturbance.
This indicates a strengthening domestic market position amid global supply chain challenges.
R.S. Jalan, Managing Director
Positive High Confidence
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Growth Initiatives

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expansion soda ash plant
We are developing a greenfield soda ash plant with a 500,000 metric-ton capacity.
This expansion plan is a significant step towards increasing production capacity and meeting future demand.
R.S. Jalan, Managing Director
Positive High Confidence
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land allotment salt production
We have been allotted 6,449 hectares of lease land at Zara Zumara, Kutch for salt production for a period of 30 years.
This milestone will support both salt production and bromine expansion, enhancing the company's growth prospects.
R.S. Jalan, Managing Director
Positive High Confidence
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Market Dynamics

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global demand soda ash pricing
The global demand scenario for soda ash remained mixed. While in certain pockets, demand had stayed strong, the pricing overall is moderated.
This reflects the challenges in the market but also highlights areas of opportunity for growth.
R.S. Jalan, Managing Director
Neutral Moderate Confidence
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Future Outlook

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financial guidance operational performance
We believe our strong operational performance will be supplemented by strong financial performance.
This statement indicates confidence in the company's ability to navigate current challenges and achieve financial growth.
R.S. Jalan, Managing Director
Positive High Confidence
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short-term challenges growth outlook
While in the short to medium-term, the current operating environment may continue, we remain encouraged with the volume outlook, cost outlook and the growth initiatives that we have planned.
Acknowledging potential challenges while maintaining a positive outlook on volume and cost management.
R.S. Jalan, Managing Director
Neutral Moderate Confidence