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    BirlaNu Ltd

    BIRLANU
    Consumer Durables·19 May 2026
    Management Summary

    BirlaNu Ltd reported a resilient Q4 and FY26, with consolidated revenue reaching ₹3,730 crores for the full year and ₹1,010 crores in Q4, driven by strong performance in Walls, Construction Chemicals, and a recovery in Roofs. Despite challenges like subdued demand, pricing pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties, standalone EBITDA grew 39% for FY26, with Q4 seeing significant margin expansion. However, the European subsidiary Parador faced weak demand and reported an operating loss, leading to a ₹74 crore impairment in standalone financials.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated revenue for FY26 was ₹3,730 crores with volume growth across most segments.

    • Q4 consolidated revenue was ₹1,010 crores, representing 9% YoY growth and 18% QoQ growth (vs Q3).

    • Standalone EBITDA for FY26 grew 39% to ₹146 crores, driven by Q4 performance.

    • Standalone Q4 revenue grew 8% with nearly 400 basis points (380 bps) margin expansion.

    • Walls segment delivered robust volume expansion, with Q4 revenue growth of over 13% and FY26 growth of 14%.

    • Construction Chemicals (including Clean Coats) grew 58% YoY in Q4 and 45% for FY26, crossing ₹100 crores revenue.

    • Roofs segment showed strong bounce back in Q4 with 8% YoY and 18% QoQ growth.

    • Pipes segment margins improved sharply by nearly 1,300 basis points in Q4 due to steep price increases in March.

    Concerns

    4

    • Parador navigated a tough year with weak demand, softer pricing, input cost inflation, and an operating loss of ₹35 crores in Q4 (including a one-time severance provision of ₹19 crores).

    • An impairment of ₹74 crores was created for diminution in equity investment in BirlaNu International GmBH (Parador) and reported under exceptional items in standalone financials.

    • Pipes segment revenue declined 8% for FY26, with broadly flat volumes, due to multiyear low PVC resin prices and muted government spending.

    • The business operated in a challenging environment marked by subdued demand conditions, pricing pressures, heightened competitive intensity, and uncertain geopolitical situation.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue₹3,730 Cr+3%YoY
    2. 02Consolidated Revenue Q4₹1,010 Cr+9%YoY
    3. 03Standalone Revenue FY26₹2,427 Cr+2%YoY
    4. 04Standalone EBITDA FY26₹146 Cr+39%YoY
    5. 05Standalone Revenue Q4₹625 Cr+8%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Revenue Q4Revenue FY26
    Roofs₹275 Cr₹1,139 Cr
    Walls₹161 Cr₹610 Cr
    Construction Chemicals₹37 Cr₹117 Cr
    Pipes₹147 Cr₹495 Cr
    Parador——
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Net ₹851 crores

    M&A

    Clean Coats

    acquisition · integrated

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Construction Chemicals EBITDA Margin
    double-digits
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Overall Portfolio Mix for Profitability
    over-indexing on elements which are better profitability
    		Low
    Sales
    Parador Sales and Profitability
    bounce back on sales, positive flow-through on profitability
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Revenue Target
    $1 billion
    		Low
    Capacity
    Walls Segment Brownfield Expansions
    on-stream
    		High
    Pipes
    Pipes Segment Prices and Recovery
    stabilize over the coming months, stronger recovery
    		Medium

    Parador's sales and profitability recovery

    this year (FY27)
    CurrentQ4 operating loss of ₹35 crores, FY26 revenue decline 7% (Euro terms)
    TargetBounce back on sales and positive flow-through on profitability

    Why it matters

    Parador is a significant drag on consolidated profitability; its recovery is crucial for overall financial improvement.

    I think what we should expect is a bounce back on sales, which then has a positive flow-through on profitability. That is the expectation to carry for this year.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Challenging operating environment (subdued demand, pricing pressures, competitive intensity, geopolitical situation)

    The business operated in a challenging environment marked by subdued demand conditions, pricing pressures, heightened competitive intensity and uncertain geopolitical situation. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Volatility in raw material prices (resin, energy, logistics) and currency depreciation

    The sharp decline in resin prices, which reached multiyear lows, led to significant pricing pressures. This was followed by the month of March, where we witnessed a sharp increase, nearly 60% in a short span of 3 to 4 weeks. ... not just on rupee depreciation, but also the impact of freight increases that will play out and given it is a mined product, increase in cost of petroleum products and energy prices also have a bearing on the principal price of the raw material that we get in. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Parador's continued weak performance and operating losses

    Parador navigated a tough year marked by weak demand in key European markets, softer pricing and input cost inflation. Full year revenues while being steady to a marginal decline in Euro terms, overall profitability suffered because of an unfavourable product mix, higher material cost and certain one-off expenses. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Lower government spending impacting Pipes segment

    The Pipes segment witnessed a challenging operating environment throughout the year, with demand conditions impacted by lower government spending and liquidity challenges. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “I want to assure you that there is no loss of objectivity in that regard.”

    Highlights a persistent drag on profitability and a significant impairment, raising questions about the future of the European business, with management emphasizing data-driven actions rather than a definitive 'final call'.

    asked by Niteen D.

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Overall Performance and Strategic Transition

    BirlaNu Ltd completed its transition from HIL, unifying its offerings across Pipes, Construction Chemicals, Putty, Roofs, Walls, and Floors under one identity. The company reported consolidated revenue of ₹3,730 crores for FY26, reflecting a 3% YoY growth, with volume growth across most segments. Q4 consolidated revenue reached ₹1,010 crores, marking a 9% YoY increase and an 18% QoQ growth compared to Q3. Standalone EBITDA for FY26 increased by 39% to ₹146 crores, with Q4 standalone revenue growing 8% and EBITDA margins expanding by nearly 380 basis points.

    02

    Strong Growth in Walls and Construction Chemicals

    The Walls segment delivered a solid performance, with Q4 revenue growing 14% to ₹161 crores and FY26 revenue reaching ₹610 crores, up 13%. This growth was primarily driven by robust volume expansion, especially in the Boards and Panels segment, which grew 20-25% in FY26. The Construction Chemicals segment, including the acquired Clean Coats, showed significant momentum, growing 58% YoY in Q4 to ₹37 crores and 45% for FY26 to ₹117 crores, successfully crossing the ₹100 crore revenue milestone. Clean Coats contributed ₹20 crores over 4.5 months, with ex-Clean Coats growth at 25% for FY26.

    03

    Pipes Segment Challenges and Anticipated Recovery

    The Pipes segment faced a challenging operating environment throughout FY26, with revenue declining 8% to ₹495 crores and volumes remaining broadly flat. This was largely due to multiyear low PVC resin prices and muted government spending. However, Q4 saw a sharp improvement in margins, expanding by nearly 1,300 basis points, driven by steep price increases in March. Management expects prices to stabilize in the coming months and anticipates a stronger recovery in FY27, supported by increased government spending and infrastructure-led demand.

    04

    Parador's European Headwinds and Impairment

    BirlaNu's European subsidiary, Parador, navigated a tough year marked by weak demand, softer pricing, and input cost inflation. Revenue declined 9% YoY in Q4 (Euro terms) and 7% for FY26. Parador reported an operating loss of ₹35 crores in Q4, which included a one-time📎 severance provision of ₹19 crores. As a result, BirlaNu recorded a ₹74 crore impairment on its equity investment in BirlaNu International GmBH (Parador) in its standalone financial statements, reflecting the current performance and valuation.

    05

    Strategic Initiatives and Capacity Expansion

    The company implemented a value enhancement exercise with BCG, with benefits already visible in Q4 results and full savings expected from FY27. Key strategic projects are progressing, including the new boards plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, and the fully commissioned OPVC facility in Patna. To support growth in the Walls segment, brownfield expansions are underway and expected to come on-stream by Q3 FY27, alongside a greenfield project in Nellore for value-added boards, which will add significant capacity.

    06

    Financial Discipline and Debt Management

    BirlaNu maintained financial discipline, reducing its debt from ₹929 crores in December to ₹851 crores by the end of FY26. This reduction was achieved through focused working capital management and tighter operational controls during the second half of the year. The company indicated comfort for an additional ₹200-250 crores of debt, noting that its equity stands at approximately ₹1,100 crores at the consolidated level.

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