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    DCM Shriram

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    Diversified·23 Jul 2025
    Management Summary

    DCM Shriram delivered a resilient Q1 FY26 performance, led by significant volume growth in the Chemicals segment following recent capacity expansions. While the Agri-Input businesses (SFS, Bioseed, Fertilizers) showed strong momentum, the Vinyl and Sugar segments faced headwinds from Chinese dumping and regulatory tax changes in Uttar Pradesh. Management is focused on forward integration into advanced materials (Epoxy, ECH) to mitigate commodity cyclicity.

    Highlights

    7

    • Net Revenue reached ₹3,262 crore, representing a 13% YoY increase.

    • PBDIT (EBITDA) grew 19% YoY to ₹326 crore, driven by the Chemicals and Agri-Input segments.

    • Chemicals business revenue surged 43% YoY, with PBDIT increasing by 68% due to capacity expansion and lower energy costs.

    • Sugar and Ethanol segment reported a negative PBDIT of ₹7 crore, impacted by a ₹36 crore one-time provision for UP export fees.

    • Shriram Farm Solutions (SFS) saw robust growth with revenue up 29% and PBDIT up 22% YoY.

    • Net Debt stood at ₹1,481 crore as of June 30, 2025, compared to ₹1,459 crore a year ago.

    • FY26 Organic Capex guidance set at ₹600-700 crore, focusing on downstream chemical integration and Fenesta expansion.

    Concerns

    1

    • Chinese PVC Dumping

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Net Revenue₹3,262 Cr+13%YoY
    2. 02PBDIT₹326 Cr+19%YoY
    3. 03Net Debt₹1,481 Cr+1.5%YoY
    4. 04ROCE13%-7.0%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Chemicals
    43% Revenue Growth68% PBDIT Growth20% Caustic Soda Volume Growth
    Vinyl
    ₹209 Cr Revenue-17% PVC Price Change7% EBITDA Margin
    Sugar and Ethanol
    -14.0% Revenue Growth₹-7 Cr PBDIT-23% Sugar Volume Growth
    Shriram Farm Solutions
    29.0% Revenue Growth22% PBDIT Growth
    Fenesta Building Systems
    21% Revenue Growth
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    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capex
    Organic Cash Outflow
    ₹600-700 crores
    		High
    Capacity
    Hydrogen Peroxide Capacity Utilization
    >80%
    		Medium
    Capacity
    ECH Plant Commissioning
    Q2 FY26
    		High
    Margin
    PVC EBITDA Margin Improvement (post-ADD)
    4-5%
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Chinese PVC Dumping

    Continuous surplus redirection from China is negatively impacting domestic Indian PVC prices. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Retrospective Ethanol Export Fee

    UP government leveled export fees retrospectively from 2018, leading to a ₹36 crore provision. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Global Caustic Soda Oversupply

    Aggressive participation by China in international markets has retracted prices to US$450/MT. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific unit economics for the newly acquired Hindustan Specialty Chemicals.
    • Exact fixed cost increase following the 850 TPD expansion.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “The variable cost ballpark has been lower by about 10% to 12%... the major reason is the power cost.”

    Clarifies that profitability gains are structural (efficiency/power) rather than just price-driven.

    asked by Nirav Jimudia, Anvil Wealth Management

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Chemicals Expansion Drives Top-line Surge

    The Chemicals business reported a 43% YoY revenue increase, primarily driven by the new 850 TPD caustic soda facility operationalized in May 2024. Caustic soda volumes rose 20%, while PBDIT jumped 68% due to lower input costs and efficiencies from the new 120-MW power plant. Management expects volume-driven growth to continue as downstream projects like Hydrogen Peroxide (targeting >80% utilization) and Aluminum Chloride ramp up.

    02

    Vinyl Segment Battles Chinese Dumping

    The Vinyl business saw flat revenue at ₹209 crore as a 17% drop in PVC prices offset higher volumes. Management highlighted the negative impact of surplus Chinese PVC being redirected to India. However, they expressed optimism regarding the Supreme Court's interim order clearing the way for an anti-dumping investigation, which could lead to a price realization increase of ₹6-7 per kg.

    03

    Regulatory Headwinds in Sugar and Ethanol

    The Sugar and Ethanol segment faced a challenging quarter with revenue down 14% and a negative PBDIT of ₹7 crore. This was largely due to a one-time📎 ₹36 crore provision for a retrospective export fee imposed by the UP government on ethanol. Additionally, domestic sugar volumes were lower by 23% due to subdued demand in Q1, though management expects a pickup in the coming quarter.

    04

    Agri-Input Momentum and R&D Focus

    Shriram Farm Solutions (SFS) continued its growth trajectory with 29% revenue growth and 22% PBDIT expansion. The company launched 8 new products in crop protection and specialty plant nutrients during the quarter. Bioseed also showed a turnaround with a 30% revenue increase and 46% PBDIT growth, led by strong performance in corn and paddy segments across India and the Philippines.

    05

    Strategic Pivot to Advanced Materials

    DCM Shriram is aggressively moving into advanced materials through the acquisition of Hindustan Specialty Chemicals and the upcoming commissioning of its ECH plant. The company plans to invest ₹1,000 crore in the Epoxy business over time. This strategy leverages backward integration (captive chlorine and ECH) to improve cost structures and enter higher value-added global markets.

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