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    Solar Industries

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    Chemicals·6 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Solar Industries delivered a blowout Q3 FY25 with 38% revenue growth driven by a massive 578% surge in defense revenue to INR 409 crores. Pinaka CCS clearance was the quarter's highlight, expected to add ~INR 6,000 crores to the order book. International business continued strong at INR 758 crores. Domestic explosive demand remained subdued due to elections and heavy monsoon. Management guided for FY25 defense revenue of INR 1,400-1,500 crores and expects 7-10 years of strong global ammunition demand.

    Highlights

    8

    • Highest ever quarterly revenue of INR 1,973 crores, up 38% YoY

    • Highest ever quarterly EBITDA of INR 536 crores, up 46% YoY

    • Highest ever quarterly PAT of INR 338 crores, up 52% YoY

    • Defense revenue at INR 409 crores in Q3, up 578% YoY - highest ever quarterly defense

    • 9M revenue at INR 5,374 crores, up 21% YoY; 9M EBITDA INR 1,485 crores, up 43%

    • Defense order book at INR 4,971 crores; Pinaka CCS cleared, order ~INR 6,000 crores expected

    • International revenue at INR 758 crores in Q3, up 21% YoY - highest Q3 ever

    • INR 12,700 crores MoU with Maharashtra for defense/aerospace over 10 years

    What Changed1

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items4 → 3 (-1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    1
    • Defense Order Book
      ₹4,971 Cr

    Q3

    5
    • Revenue
      ₹1,973 Cr
      YoY+38%
    • EBITDA
      ₹536 Cr
      YoY+46%
    • PAT
      ₹338 Cr
      YoY+52%
    • Defense Revenue
      ₹409 Cr
      YoY+5.8%
    • International Revenue
      ₹758 Cr
      YoY+21%

    9M

    3
    • Revenue
      ₹5,374 Cr
      YoY+21%
    • EBITDA
      ₹1,485 Cr
      YoY+43%
    • PAT
      ₹942 Cr
      YoY+49%

    Segment breakdown

    Q3 Revenue Breakdown
    ₹259 Cr CIL₹278 Cr Non-CIL₹257 Cr H&I₹758 Cr International₹409 Cr Defense
    List

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Defense
    FY25 Defense Revenue
    INR 1,400-1,500 crores
    		High
    Growth
    FY25 Revenue Growth
    Below 30% guided
    		High
    Domestic
    FY25 Domestic Volume Growth
    8-10%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    7
    RiskSeverity

    FY25 revenue growth guidance cut from 30% due to domestic demand weakness

    Domestic volume growth revised to 8-10% from 15% due to elections, heavy monsoon impacting mining; margins compensating — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Ammonium nitrate price stability may limit pricing power

    Prices expected stable with +/-5% variation; no significant increase expected — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Geopolitical uncertainty affecting international business sentiment

    NATO 5% defense spend target and global ammunition shortage create more opportunity than risk for Solar — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Areas of Evasion(4)

    • Cash flow from operations
    • Extended Pinaka order details
    • Country-specific revenue
    • Specific defense product inquiries

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “NATO countries should increase the defense budget to 5%... world's ammunition has almost wiped out... next seven years to ten years should not be a big change in demand”

    Provides strong long-term visibility for defense business with 7-10 year demand tailwind from global ammunition shortage

    asked by Pratik Mukasdar

    1 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Blowout Q3 Performance

    Q3 FY25 was the strongest quarter in Solar Industries history with 38% revenue growth to INR 1,973 crores. EBITDA surged 46% to INR 536 crores and PAT grew 52% to INR 338 crores. Defense was the star with 578% growth to INR 409 crores, driven by international energetic materials orders.

    02

    Pinaka CCS Clearance - Landmark Moment

    CCS cleared procurement of Pinaka enhanced rockets and area denial rockets. Expected order value ~INR 6,000 crores over 10 years (INR 500-600 crores annually). Combined with existing INR 4,971 crores defense order book, total defense orders to exceed INR 11,000 crores. This establishes Solar as a major defense supplier.

    03

    International Business Trajectory

    International revenue at INR 758 crores in Q3 (21% YoY growth), highest Q3 ever. 9M international at INR 2,136 crores vs INR 1,869 crores. All regions contributing with mix of existing market growth and new territory expansion. Momentum expected to continue.

    04

    Bhargavastra and Defense Product Pipeline

    Bhargavastra anti-drone hard-kill system had successful trials at Balasore. Commercialization expected within 2 years. 100% domestic content (80%+ domestic content ratio). Soft-kill capability also being developed. Nagastra already in commercial production with repeat orders.

    05

    Domestic Market Softness

    Domestic explosive volume growth revised to 8-10% from 15% guidance due to elections, above-normal monsoon impacting mining. Coal mining and infrastructure demand subdued in H1. Recovery noted from January 2025 onwards. Ammonium nitrate prices expected stable. Management compensating with higher margins and defense/international growth.

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