Below is a structured extraction and summary of the relevant and actionable financial information from the Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited results filing for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 (Q1 FY26):
1. Auditor’s Note
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Standalone Financials:
- Unqualified review report issued by SRBC & CO LLP.
- No qualifications or concerns noted.
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Consolidated Financials:
- Qualified review report with emphasis of matter regarding subsidiary Heubach Colorants India Limited (HCIL):
- HCIL’s auditors highlighted an ongoing issue related to transfer of certain property, plant, and equipment without Board approval.
- Pending management review and valuation, the auditors are unable to comment on the consequential financial impact.
- This matter also affected the audit opinion for FY25.
- SRBC & CO LLP states except for this matter, nothing has come to their attention indicating material misstatement.
- Qualified review report with emphasis of matter regarding subsidiary Heubach Colorants India Limited (HCIL):
Actionable: Monitor developments on HCIL asset transfer issue as it may impact consolidated results.
2. Financial Performance
Key Financial Figures (₹ Crore)
Metric | Q1 FY26 (30.06.2025) | Q4 FY25 (31.03.2025) | Q1 FY25 (30.06.2024) | FY25 (31.03.2025) |
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Standalone | ||||
Revenue from operations | 531.2 | 703.6 | 579.7 | 2,533.9 |
Other income | 24.6 | 17.4 | 3.5 | 30.5 |
Total income | 555.8 | 721.0 | 583.2 | 2,564.4 |
Total expenses | 456.5 | 677.4 | 527.7 | 2,352.0 |
Profit before exceptional & tax | 99.3 | 43.6 | 55.5 | 212.4 |
Exceptional items expense | 0 | (9.7) | 0 | (18.2) |
Profit before tax | 99.3 | 33.9 | 55.5 | 194.2 |
Tax expense | 26.0 | 11.5 | 14.4 | 53.3 |
Profit after tax | 73.3 | 22.4 | 41.1 | 140.9 |
EPS (Basic, ₹) before exceptional | 9.3 | 4.2 | 5.9 | 22.5 |
EPS (Basic, ₹) after exceptional | 9.3 | 2.9 | 5.9 | 19.9 |
Operating margin (%) | 22.38% | 9.90% | 15.85% | 13.85% |
Net profit margin (%) | 13.78% | 4.56% | 7.09% | 6.28% |
Metric | Q1 FY26 (30.06.2025) | Q4 FY25 (31.03.2025) | Q1 FY25 (30.06.2024) | FY25 (31.03.2025) |
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Consolidated | ||||
Revenue from operations | 2,506.9 | 1,349.4 | 633.6 | 3,345.6 |
Other income | 25.8 | 20.4 | 3.5 | 33.4 |
Total income | 2,532.7 | 1,369.8 | 637.1 | 3,379.0 |
Total expenses | 2,457.6 | 1,300.5 | 596.0 | 3,179.0 |
Profit before exceptional, share of JV & tax | 75.1 | 69.3 | 41.1 | 200.0 |
Share of profit of joint ventures (net) | 7.1 | 2.9 | 0 | 2.9 |
Profit before exceptional & tax | 82.2 | 72.2 | 41.1 | 202.9 |
Exceptional items expense | 0 | (61.6) | 0 | (103.6) |
Profit before tax | 82.2 | 10.6 | 41.1 | 99.3 |
Tax expense | 27.2 | 10.2 | 11.7 | 39.0 |
Profit after tax | 55.0 | 0.4 | 29.4 | 60.3 |
EPS (Basic, ₹) attributable to owners | 6.0* | (0.5)* | 4.3* | 8.1* |
Operating margin (%) | 7.67% | 9.41% | 12.72% | 11.39% |
Net profit margin (%) | 2.19% | 4.59% | 4.65% | 4.90% |
*EPS not explicitly stated in consolidated but can be approximated from profit and share capital.
3. Detailed Notes / Management Commentary
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Delay in Results Submission:
- Delay in submission of Q1 FY26 results due to cascading delay from FY25 audited results.
- Extension sought and granted by stock exchanges.
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Exceptional Items:
- FY25 included exceptional expenses related to acquisition transaction and integration costs.
- No exceptional items in Q1 FY26.
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Acquisition of Heubach Group Global Pigment Business:
- Completed on 3rd March 2025 by Sudarshan Europe B.V. (SEBV), wholly owned subsidiary.
- Purchase consideration approx. €151.9 million (~₹1,389.9 crore).
- Funded by external funds and borrowings.
- Transaction and incidental costs charged as exceptional items in FY25.
- Provisional Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) done; bargain purchase gain of ₹1,243.9 crore recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI).
- Final PPA expected within one year from closing date.
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Subsidiary Issue:
- Heubach Colorants India Limited (HCIL) under review for unauthorized asset transfers; management evaluating legal options. Impact on consolidated results uncertain.
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Foreign Exchange:
- Standalone: Significant forex gain of ₹56.9 crore in Q1 FY26 (included in other expenses).
- Consolidated: Forex gain of ₹11.5 crore in Q1 FY26.
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Debt and Capital Structure:
- Non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of ₹99 crore fully repaid on 18th July 2025.
- Debt-equity ratio (Standalone): 0.18 times (Q1 FY26).
- Debt-equity ratio (Consolidated): 1.01 times (Q1 FY26).
- Net worth (Standalone): ₹2,336 crore (Q1 FY26).
- Net worth (Consolidated): ₹2,246 crore (Q1 FY26).
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Ratios (Standalone vs Consolidated):
Ratio | Standalone Q1 FY26 | Consolidated Q1 FY26 |
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Debt-equity ratio | 0.18 | 1.01 |
Current ratio | 1.55 | 2.16 |
Debt service coverage ratio | 3.73 | 2.83 |
Interest service coverage ratio | 16.24 | 4.85 |
Operating margin (%) | 22.38% | 7.67% |
Net profit margin (%) | 13.78% | 2.19% |
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Stock Options:
- 23,584 employee stock options allotted on 29th July 2025.
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Board Changes:
- Appointment of three new directors effective 1st October 2025 (two Independent Non-Executive, one Non-Independent Non-Executive).
4. Segment Information (Consolidated)
Segment | Q1 FY26 Revenue (₹ Cr) | Q4 FY25 Revenue (₹ Cr) | Q1 FY25 Revenue (₹ Cr) | FY25 Revenue (₹ Cr) | Q1 FY26 EBITDA (₹ Cr) | FY25 EBITDA (₹ Cr) |
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Pigments | 2,456.6 | 1,268.9 | 589.5 | 3,119.3 | 192.2 | 397.1 |
Others | 50.4 | 80.7 | 44.7 | 227.5 | 0.2 | (16.0) |
Total | 2,507.0 | 1,349.6 | 634.2 | 3,346.8 | 192.4 | 381.1 |
- Pigments segment is the dominant revenue and profit contributor.
- "Others" segment includes project engineering and manufacturing businesses; currently marginally profitable or loss-making.
5. Capex, Projects, Corporate Activity
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Acquisition:
- Completed acquisition of Heubach Group global pigment business (March 2025).
- Funded by equity raise (₹800 crore QIP in Jan 2025) and borrowings.
- Integration and restructuring costs of ₹32.8 crore in Q1 FY26 consolidated results.
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Warrants:
- 980,000 warrants issued to promoter Mr. Rajesh Balkrishna Rathi at ₹1,019.75 each; not yet converted as of 30th June 2025.
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Debt:
- ₹99 crore NCDs fully repaid on 18th July 2025.
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Legal/Compliance:
- Ongoing review and potential legal action related to asset transfer issue at HCIL subsidiary.
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Shareholding Changes:
- Reclassification of certain promoter group shares to public category in FY25.
6. Standalone vs Consolidated
- Both standalone and consolidated financial results are provided and reviewed.
- Consolidated results include 58 subsidiaries and 2 joint ventures.
- Consolidated results reflect acquisition impact from 3rd March 2025.
- Standalone results exclude segment disclosures (only consolidated has segment info).
Summary for Investment Analysis Team
Aspect | Key Points |
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Auditor’s Note | Qualified opinion on consolidated results due to unresolved asset transfer issue at HCIL. |
Revenue Growth | Consolidated Q1 FY26 revenue ₹2,506.9 Cr vs ₹633.6 Cr Q1 FY25 (post-acquisition growth). |
Profitability | Standalone Q1 FY26 PAT ₹73.3 Cr (13.78% margin); Consolidated Q1 FY26 PAT ₹55.0 Cr (2.19% margin). |
Margins | Standalone operating margin strong at 22.38%; consolidated margin lower at 7.67% due to acquisition and integration costs. |
Exceptional Items | None in Q1 FY26; FY25 had significant exceptional costs related to acquisition. |
Acquisition Impact | Heubach Group acquisition completed March 2025; bargain purchase gain ₹1,243.9 Cr recognized in OCI. |
Debt Position | NCDs fully repaid July 2025; consolidated debt-equity ratio increased to 1.01 times post-acquisition. |
Segment Performance | Pigments segment drives majority of revenue and EBITDA; Others segment marginally profitable. |
Foreign Exchange | Significant forex gains in standalone (₹56.9 Cr) and consolidated (₹11.5 Cr) in Q1 FY26. |
Corporate Actions | Equity raise ₹800 Cr in Jan 2025; warrants issued to promoter not yet converted; Board changes effective Oct 2025. |
Risks / Caveats | Ongoing asset transfer issue at HCIL subsidiary may impact consolidated results; monitor closely. |
Recommendation:
- Monitor resolution of HCIL asset transfer issue for potential impact on consolidated results.
- Watch integration progress and cost control post Heubach acquisition.
- Strong standalone profitability and cash flow metrics support financial stability.
- Debt levels manageable with recent NCD repayment and equity infusion.
- Segment focus remains on pigments with growth from acquisition.
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