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    TCPL Packaging Q1 FY27 earnings call

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    Capital Goods·12 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    TCPL Packaging Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with record performance, driven by robust domestic demand and healthy growth in both Folding Cartons and Flexible Packaging. The company announced a strategic entry into the Advanced Chemistry Cell battery materials value chain with a proposed investment of INR 125 crore, targeting lithium-ion battery separator film production. Capacity expansion is also underway for Flexible Packaging, while management remains cautious on the global outlook and notes slower-than-expected adoption of mono-material packaging.

    Highlights

    7

    • Record quarterly performance with consolidated total income increasing by 16% year-on-year to INR 495 crore.

    • EBITDA grew by 17% to INR 88 crore with margins improving to 18%.

    • Cash profit increased by 56% year-on-year to INR 76 crore.

    • PAT grew by nearly 79% year-on-year to INR 40 crore.

    • Strong demand in domestic market, with both Folding Cartons and Flexible Packaging performing very well.

    • Initiated addition of a high-speed manufacturing line for Flexible Packaging with an investment of INR 50-60 crore to increase capacity by 30%.

    • Announced proposed entry into the Advanced Chemistry Cell battery materials value chain through lithium-ion battery separator film with an initial investment of approximately INR 125 crore.

    Concerns

    3

    • Remaining cautious on the near-term outlook given the continuing uncertainty in the global operating environment.

    • Adoption of mono-material packaging by brand owners is slower than expected, despite FMCG companies' targets.

    • Government is not currently mandating the use of recyclable packaging in India, which limits pressure on brand owners to adopt.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Total Income₹495 Cr+16%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹88 Cr+17%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin18%
    4. 04Cash Profit₹76 Cr+56.0%YoY
    5. 05PAT₹40 Cr+79%YoY

    Order Book

    low confidence

    "Strong demand, particularly in the domestic market, with both Folding Cartons and Flexible Packaging business performing very well. Export business recorded steady year-on-year growth."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹100 crores

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Guidance & targets

    10
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Flexible Packaging Capacity Increase
    30%
    		High
    Capacity
    Battery Separator Film Initial Manufacturing Capacity
    70 million square meters per annum
    		High
    Capacity
    Battery Separator Film Long-term Manufacturing Capacity
    500 million square meters per annum
    		Medium
    Capex
    Flexible Packaging Capacity Expansion Capex
    INR 50-60 crore
    		High
    Capex
    Battery Separator Film Project Investment
    INR 125 crore
    		High
    Capex
    Total FY27 Capex (including separator)
    INR 100-150 crore
    		High
    Capex
    Total FY28 Capex
    similar or lesser than FY27
    		Low
    Commercial Production
    Battery Separator Film Commercial Production Start
    Q4 FY28
    		High
    Revenue
    Battery Separator Film Phase 1 Revenue Potential
    INR 150-200 crore
    		High
    Revenue
    Battery Separator Film Full Scale Revenue Potential
    INR 1,200-1,300 crore
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    Flexible Packaging capacity utilization

    next quarter
    CurrentAlmost fully utilized
    TargetContinued high utilization and progress on new line commissioning

    Why it matters

    Indicates demand strength and efficiency of core business operations.

    Vidur Kanoria: The utilization varies from month-to-month, but overall, you can say that the capacity is almost fully utilized.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Global operating environment uncertainty

    Remaining cautious on the near-term outlook given the continuing uncertainty in the global operating environment. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Slow adoption of mono-material packaging

    Brand owners are not adopting mono-material packaging with the expected speed due to post-COVID pressures on growth and margins, and lack of government mandate in India. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Geopolitical environment impact on exports

    Export market can open up depending very much on the geopolitical environment at the time. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Yes. We will be adding about a 30% increase to our existing capacity. You can say that the capacity will increase by about 30%. We will be investing about INR 50 crore to INR 60 crore. The utilization varies from month-to-month, but overall, you can say that the capacity is almost fully utilized.”

    Clarifies the scale and cost of immediate capacity expansion in the core flexible packaging business.

    asked by Abhisar Jain

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Performance Overview

    TCPL Packaging Limited delivered a strong Q1 FY27, achieving a record quarterly performance. Consolidated total income increased by 16% year-on-year to INR 495 crore. EBITDA grew by 17% to INR 88 crore, with margins improving to 18%. Cash profit saw a significant increase of 56% year-on-year to INR 76 crore, and PAT grew by nearly 79% year-on-year to INR 40 crore, reflecting broad-based and profitable growth.

    02

    Flexible Packaging Business Expansion

    The Flexible Packaging business demonstrated continued strong performance, operating at optimal utilization. To support future growth and meet rising customer demand, TCPL is adding a high-speed manufacturing line. This expansion is expected to increase existing capacity by approximately 30% and involves an investment of INR 50 crore to INR 60 crore, with commercialization targeted for January or February next year.

    03

    Strategic Entry into Battery Separator Film

    TCPL announced a significant strategic move into the Advanced Chemistry Cell battery materials value chain, specifically lithium-ion battery separator film. This initiative, a natural extension of existing capabilities, involves a proposed investment of approximately INR 125 crore over the next 18 months. Commercial production is targeted for Q4 FY28, with an initial capacity of 70 million square meters per annum, scalable to nearly 500 million square meters in the long term.

    04

    Battery Separator Film Market Opportunity and Financial Outlook

    The company views this investment as timely, leveraging significant investments in India's EV and energy storage sectors. Phase 1 of the project is expected to generate a topline of INR 150 crore to INR 200 crore with good double-digit margins. At full scale (500 million square meters), the revenue potential is estimated to be between INR 1,200 crore to INR 1,300 crore. TCPL is confident in its ability to execute this venture, aiming for a double-digit return on investment.

    05

    Capital Expenditure Plans

    For FY27, the company has a non-separator capex budget of approximately INR 100 crore. Including the initial spend for the battery separator film project, the total capex for FY27 is projected to be between INR 100 crore to INR 150 crore. This includes investments in expanding Flexible Packaging capacity and developing infrastructure for the new battery materials venture. FY28 capex is expected to be similar or potentially lower.

    06

    Packaging Business Outlook and Sustainability Trends

    TCPL remains optimistic about the demand environment for its core packaging business, driven by consumption-led growth, premiumization, and sustainable packaging solutions. While the adoption of mono-material recyclable packaging has been slower than anticipated due to post-COVID economic pressures and lack of government mandates in India, the company is future-ready and sees it as a long-term opportunity. Exports also showed steady year-on-year growth, contributing to a broad-based performance.

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