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    Pidilite Industries Limited

    PIDILITINDNeutral
    Chemicals·4 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Pidilite delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with domestic franchise continuing to strengthen (11% domestic UVG). Exports were the main drag, declining 13.5% due to US tariff impacts on pigments and indirect B2B exposure. Management is confident this is largely behind them. Gross margin tailwinds from benign VAM prices were partially offset by a one-time Wage Code provision. The company continues to invest behind brands (stepped up A&SP) while maintaining margins at the upper end of their 20-24% EBITDA corridor. Construction portfolio shows no slowdown with Dr. Fixit regaining market share and Roff/tile adhesive category growing at 18-20%. Pioneer products like Fevicol Nail-free Ultra, Roff Starlike epoxy grout, and NioPro premium tile adhesives are gaining strong traction.

    Highlights

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    • Standalone revenue of INR 3,425 crores, 11% nominal growth with 9.3% UVG

    • Domestic business UVG at 11%, dragged down by 13.5% export decline due to geopolitical headwinds

    • Gross margins improved 200 bps on benign input costs (VAM at $830 vs $884 YoY)

    • One-time INR 47 crore charge for new Wage Code (gratuity and leave encashment)

    • Standalone EBITDA margin at 24.5%, up 24 bps YoY despite one-offs and higher A&SP

    • PAT grew 12.5% YoY; consolidated revenue at ~INR 3,700 crores, up 10.2%

    • Dr. Fixit waterproofing growth distinctly better than last 2-3 years; Roff tile adhesive growing robustly

    What Changed2

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 6 (+1)Risks discussed4 → 7 (+3)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    15

    Periods

    2

    Headline

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    • Standalone Revenue
      ₹3,425 Cr
      YoY+11%
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹3,700 Cr
      YoY+10.2%
    • Underlying Volume Growth (UVG)
      9.3%
    • Consumer & Bazaar UVG
      9.7%
    • B2B UVG
      7.4%

    9M

    1
    • Consolidated Revenue Growth
      9.2%
      YoY+9.2%

    Guidance & targets

    6
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    Risks & concerns

    7
    RiskSeverity

    Export Headwinds

    13.5% export decline in Q3; pigments business directly exposed to US tariffs; indirect B2B impact through footwear, leather, textile exporters

    medium

    Geopolitical Uncertainty

    Russia-Ukraine, Middle East conflicts, Iran situation creating ongoing commercial ramifications

    medium

    New Wage Code Impact

    One-time INR 47 crore charge (standalone) for gratuity and leave encashment; recurring impact unclear

    low

    Haisha Paints Execution Risk

    Still seeking right-to-win model after multiple quarters; not ready for all-India expansion

    medium

    Tile Adhesive Price Sensitivity

    Category is very price-sensitive; significantly more expensive than cement; floor penetration lagging

    low

    Real Estate Slowdown (Selective)

    Some segments of new residential construction showing signs of slowing, though management sees no impact yet

    low

    Electronic Adhesives Long Gestation

    Testing cycles of 12-18 months per round; large commercial orders still pending

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “Our own sense is that this is largely behind us. We should see action based on the new tariff rate, hopefully, maybe by the turn of this quarter itself.”

    Exports were the biggest drag on Q3 results; management's confidence that it's behind them is critical for near-term outlook

    asked by Abneesh Roy (Nuvama)

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Domestic Franchise Strength

    The domestic business delivered 11% UVG in Q3, continuing an upward trend over 8 consecutive quarters. Both Q2 and Q3 saw domestic UVG exceed 11%. Consumer & Bazaar UVG was 9.7% and domestic B2B grew mid-teens. This broad-based domestic strength is the key story, with exports being the sole drag on overall numbers.

    02

    Export Disruption - Temporary but Severe

    Exports declined 13.5% in Q3, the harshest quarter yet. The pigments business has direct US exposure which was severely affected. Indirect impact came through B2B customers (footwear, leather, textile) whose own exports were hit. Management has developed Plan Bs and expects recovery as new US tariff rates are implemented. EU trade deal benefits expected in H2 FY27.

    03

    Construction Portfolio - No Slowdown Visible

    Contrary to concerns about real estate slowdown, Pidilite sees no impact. 70-75% of portfolio is renovation and repair (not new construction dependent). The company spans residential, commercial, government, infra, and industrial segments. Ultra-high-end and second homes show no slowdown. Kavinder Singh emphasized their multi-segment approach through Pidilite Professional Solutions for specification-led selling.

    04

    Brand Building & A&SP Investment

    Company is systematically building Roff as the next big brand after Fevicol, Dr. Fixit, and Fevikwik. Investments include mass media advertising, impact properties like Bigg Boss and cricket. A&SP stepped up for multiple quarters now, yielding 100-150 bps improvement in UVG. Management views this as medium-to-long-term brand building, not expecting immediate linear returns.

    05

    Pioneer-to-Growth Product Pipeline

    Strong funnel of products transitioning from pioneer to growth: Fevicol Nail-free Ultra ('absolutely running away'), Roff Starlike epoxy grout (Litokol JV, 'doing very well'), NioPro premium tile adhesives ('doing very well'), FeviSeal sealants portfolio, Fevicol Shoefix (new launch, good first response), Fevicryl Yudu kids portfolio (very early). This pipeline provides confidence in sustaining double-digit growth.

    06

    Input Cost Environment & Margins

    VAM at $830/tonne vs $884 YoY, with structural reasons for stability (China capacity expansion, stable feedstock prices). VAM now less than 10% of raw material basket, reducing volatility impact. Gross margins expanded 200 bps but were offset by Wage Code provision and higher A&SP. Management will reinvest margin gains into growth rather than allow sustained breach of 24% EBITDA ceiling.

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