Ashapura Minechem Limited (ASHAPURMIN)
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Ashapura Minechem Limited has dispatched letters containing the FY 2025-26 Annual Report and 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) notice weblink to shareholders without registered email addresses. The 45th AGM is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST via video conferencing. The cut-off date applied for identifying these unregistered shareholders was August 28, 2026. This is a standard statutory compliance filing under SEBI LODR Regulations 30 and 36(1)(b).
- 45th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST via VC/OAVM
- Weblink to Annual Report for FY 2025-26 shared with unregistered email holders per SEBI Listing Regulations
- Cut-off date for dispatch of the notice letter was August 28, 2026
Ashapura Minechem has scheduled its 45th Annual General Meeting for September 29, 2026, and fixed September 22, 2026, as the record date for determining dividend eligibility. The Board has recommended a final dividend of 100% (Rs 2 per equity share of face value Rs 2) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. Remote e-voting runs from September 25 to September 28, 2026. The AGM agenda also includes shareholder approval for the appointment and remuneration of up to Rs 2 crore per annum for Shri Chetan Shah as Chief – Strategy & Planning.
- Final dividend recommended at 100% i.e. Rs 2 per equity share of face value Rs 2 each for FY26
- Record date and remote e-voting cut-off date fixed as September 22, 2026
- 45th Annual General Meeting to be convened via VC/OAVM on September 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST
- Remote e-voting window open from September 25, 2026 (9:00 AM) to September 28, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Approval sought for remuneration up to Rs 2.00 crore per annum for Chief – Strategy & Planning
Ashapura Minechem Limited has scheduled its 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 29, 2026, via Video Conferencing. The Board has recommended a final dividend of 100% (₹2.00 per share on a face value of ₹2.00) for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. The record date for determining dividend entitlement and e-voting eligibility has been set as September 22, 2026. Key special resolutions include the approval of up to ₹2.00 crore annual remuneration for Shri Chetan Shah as Chief – Strategy & Planning (KMP) effective October 1, 2026.
- 45th AGM convened on September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST via VC/OAVM
- Final dividend of 100% (₹2 per share on ₹2 FV) proposed for FY26
- Record date and cut-off date for e-voting fixed for September 22, 2026
- Remote e-voting window open from September 25, 2026 (9:00 AM) to September 28, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Proposed remuneration of up to ₹2.00 crore per annum for Chief – Strategy & Planning
Ashapura Minechem Limited announced the declaration of voting results and Scrutinizer's report for its Postal Ballot process initiated via notice dated July 24, 2026. The shareholder voting pertained to approving material Related Party Transactions between subsidiary Ashapura Holdings UAE FZE and two entities: Ashapura Minex Resources SA and Societe Guineenne Des Mines De Fer SA. The filing confirms regulatory compliance under Section 110 of the Companies Act and Regulation 44(3) of SEBI LODR.
- Postal ballot process completed following notice issued on 24th July, 2026
- Resolution 1 sought approval for material Related Party Transactions between Ashapura Holdings UAE FZE and Ashapura Minex Resources SA
- Resolution 2 sought approval for material Related Party Transactions between Ashapura Holdings UAE FZE and Societe Guineenne Des Mines De Fer SA
- Scrutinizer report submitted by Practicing Company Secretary Mr. Virendra Bhatt
Ashapura Minechem announced the passing of two ordinary resolutions via postal ballot with over 99.9% approval. The resolutions approve material related party transactions for FY 2026-27 between step-down subsidiary Ashapura Holdings UAE FZE and two entities: Ashapura Minex Resources SA (up to ₹3,540 crore / ₹3,54,000 lakhs) and Societe Guineenne Des Mines De Fer SA (up to ₹325 crore / ₹32,500 lakhs). Combined, the approved transactions total ₹3,865 crore, representing ~70% of TTM revenue (₹5,497 crore), enabling ongoing international mining operations in Guinea and UAE.
- Resolution 1 passed with 99.9552% majority to approve RPT between AHUF and MINEX up to ₹3,54,000 Lakhs (₹3,540 Cr) for FY 2026-27.
- Resolution 2 passed with 99.9550% majority to approve RPT between AHUF and SGMF up to ₹32,500 Lakhs (₹325 Cr) for FY 2026-27.
- Total remote e-voting recorded 1,69,55,968 valid votes polled across public institutional and non-institutional categories.
- Combined transaction limit of ₹3,865 Cr represents ~70.3% of TTM revenue (₹5,497 Cr).
Ashapura Minechem announced that promoter Chetan Shah will not seek re-appointment as a Director at the upcoming 45th AGM on September 29, 2026, citing sub-judicial litigation. The Board has approved his appointment as Chief – Strategy & Planning and a designated Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) effective October 1, 2026. In this executive role, he is eligible for remuneration of up to ₹2.00 crore per annum, subject to shareholder approval. He will also be authorized to determine materiality under SEBI Regulation 30(5).
- Promoter Chetan Shah not seeking re-appointment as Director at AGM on September 29, 2026 due to sub-judicial litigation
- Appointed as Chief – Strategy & Planning (designated KMP) effective October 1, 2026
- Eligible for annual remuneration up to ₹2,00,00,000 (₹2.00 crore) subject to shareholder approval
- 45th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026 via VC/OAVM
Ashapura Minechem reported Q1 FY27 Guinea bauxite export volumes of 2.34 million tons, up from 2.05 million tons in Q1 FY26, with EBITDA per ton improving to $6.3. The company is scaling its combined port infrastructure in Guinea to approximately 23 million tons per annum as Boffa reaches 8 MTPA and GSM expands to 10 MTPA by Q4 FY27. Management reiterated its target to achieve or exceed 15 million tons of bauxite volume by FY28. Near-term margins face headwinds from high ocean freight volatility and a 5-fold surge in domestic sulfuric acid prices above ₹30/kg affecting the bleaching clay vertical.
- Guinea bauxite volume stood at 2.34 million tons in Q1 FY27 vs 2.05 million tons in Q1 FY26, with EBITDA/ton improving to $6.3 vs $5.9 in Q4
- Combined port capacity in Guinea expanding to ~23 MTPA (Boffa at 8 MTPA, GSM expanding to 10 MTPA by Q4 FY27)
- Bauxite washing plant operational with a capacity of 20,000 tons per day to upgrade low-grade bauxite
- Management reaffirmed medium-term target to achieve or cross 15 million tons volume by FY28
- Domestic bleaching clay segment impacted by a 5-fold increase in key raw material sulfuric acid prices to over ₹30/kg
Ashapura Minechem Limited has submitted the link to the audio recording of its Q1 FY2027 earnings conference call held on August 19, 2026. The call was conducted with funds, investors, and analysts between 04:00 PM and 04:49 PM IST. The company confirmed that discussions were based on publicly available information with no unpublished price-sensitive information shared. The recording is publicly accessible on the company's website.
- Conducted Q1 FY2027 earnings conference call on August 19, 2026
- Call started at 04:00 PM IST and concluded at 04:49 PM IST (49-minute duration)
- Audio recording uploaded to the company website under investor relations
- Company confirmed zero sharing of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI)
Ashapura Minechem has scheduled its Q1 FY2027 earnings conference call for August 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST. The management, including the Promoter and CFO, will discuss the company's performance following a strong FY26 where revenue reached Rs 5,237 Cr. This call is a key event for investors to gauge the progress of the company's 25% expected growth rate and its expansion in Guinea. The company recently reported a TTM PAT of Rs 417 Cr with a high ROCE of 37.0%.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST.
- Management participants include Mr. Chetan Shah (Promoter & Director) and Mr. Ashish Desai (CFO).
- The call will focus on operational and financial performance for the Q1 FY2027 period.
- Follows a fiscal year (FY26) where revenue nearly doubled to Rs 5,237 Cr from Rs 2,738 Cr in FY25.
Ashapura Minechem has announced the final dissolution of its Singapore-based step-down subsidiary, Ashapura Holdings Fareast Pte. Ltd., effective August 12, 2026. This follows a board decision on February 14, 2025, to initiate voluntary liquidation as the entity was non-operational. The move is part of streamlining the corporate structure and is unlikely to have a material impact on the company's consolidated financials, given the subsidiary's inactive status. The company reported a TTM revenue of Rs 5,237 Cr and a PAT of Rs 417 Cr for FY26.
- Dissolution of Ashapura Holdings Fareast Pte. Ltd. effective from August 12, 2026
- Voluntary liquidation process was originally initiated on February 14, 2025
- Subsidiary was confirmed as non-operational prior to the liquidation process
- Company maintains a strong TTM revenue base of Rs 5,237 Cr as of FY26
Ashapura Minechem reported a 19.2% YoY increase in consolidated revenue to ₹1,616.12 cr for Q1 FY27, driven by higher bauxite export volumes from Guinea (2.34 MMT). Despite the top-line growth, Profit Before Tax (PBT) remained nearly flat at ₹130.03 cr (down 1.4% YoY) as operating margins were squeezed by rising fuel and marine logistics costs. The company achieved a major operational milestone by expanding its Boffa Port handling capacity in Guinea from 5 MMT to 8 MMT per annum. However, EBITDA per MT in the Guinea business saw a sharp decline to $6.3 from $9.3 in the previous year's quarter.
- Consolidated revenue increased 19.2% YoY to ₹1,616.12 cr, representing ~31% of TTM revenue.
- Guinea bauxite export volumes grew to 2.34 MMT from 2.05 MMT in the same quarter last year.
- Boffa Port handling capacity in Guinea expanded by 60% to 8 million MT per annum.
- EBITDA per MT for the Guinea business fell by 32.2% YoY to $6.3 due to geopolitical and logistics headwinds.
- New bauxite washing plant in Guinea with a capacity of 20,000 MT per day is now operational.
Ashapura Minechem reported a 19.2% YoY increase in consolidated revenue to ₹1,616.1 Cr for Q1 FY27, driven by higher bauxite export volumes from Guinea (2.34 MMT). However, Profit Before Tax (PBT) marginally declined by 1.4% to ₹130.0 Cr as geopolitical tensions inflated logistics and fuel costs, impacting operating margins. A key operational milestone was the expansion of the Boffa Port handling capacity from 5 MMT to 8 MMT p.a. and the commencement of a 20,000 MT/day bauxite washing plant in Guinea.
- Consolidated revenue grew 19.2% YoY to ₹1,616.1 Cr, representing ~31% of TTM revenue.
- Guinea bauxite export volumes increased to 2.34 MMT from 2.05 MMT in the same quarter last year.
- Boffa Port handling capacity expanded by 60% to 8 MMT p.a. from 5 MMT p.a.
- EBITDA per MT in Guinea recovered to $6.3 from $5.9 in the previous quarter, though still below $9.3 YoY.
- Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 5% YoY to ₹115.34 Cr.
Ashapura Minechem is seeking shareholder approval for material related party transactions (RPTs) totaling ₹3,865 crore for FY 2026-27. The primary transaction involves ₹3,540 crore between its UAE-based subsidiary (AHUF) and its Guinea-based mining subsidiary (Minex). These transactions are significant, representing approximately 73.8% of the company's TTM revenue of ₹5,237 crore. The voting period for shareholders is scheduled from August 2 to August 31, 2026, with results expected by September 2, 2026.
- Approval sought for inter-subsidiary transactions totaling ₹3,865 crore for FY 2026-27
- Major transaction between AHUF and Minex capped at ₹3,54,000 Lakhs (₹3,540 Cr)
- Secondary transaction between AHUF and SGMF capped at ₹32,500 Lakhs (₹325 Cr)
- E-voting period starts August 2, 2026, and ends August 31, 2026
- Promoter Chetan Shah holds 32.29% indirect interest in the involved subsidiaries
Ashapura Minechem has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the period ended June 30, 2026. The document, issued by Registrar MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms that physical share certificates received for dematerialization were processed, mutilated, and cancelled as per regulatory requirements. This is a standard administrative filing ensuring the integrity of the company's share register. There is no impact on the company's financial performance or business operations.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) confirmed as MUFG Intime India Private Limited
- Confirmation that dematerialization requests were handled within prescribed timelines
- Verification that security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after processing
The promoter group of Ashapura Minechem Limited has submitted its annual declaration under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The filing confirms that the total promoter holding of 4,58,79,829 shares remains entirely free of any new encumbrances. This routine disclosure indicates that no promoter shares were pledged as collateral during the period, maintaining a zero-pledge status for the group.
- Total promoter and promoter group shareholding stands at 4,58,79,829 shares as of March 31, 2026
- Zero shares (0%) of the total promoter holding are currently encumbered or pledged
- Ashapura Industrial Finance Ltd. remains the largest promoter entity with 1,69,55,819 shares
- Individual promoter Chetan Navnitlal Shah holds 66,27,767 shares with no encumbrance
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for H1 FY26 grew 75% YoY to INR 2,308 Cr. The Indian business segment recorded a growth of over 25% YoY in H1 FY26, while Q2 FY26 consolidated revenue grew 57% YoY to INR 952.5 Cr, driven by Guinea bauxite exports.
Geographic Revenue Split
Revenue is split between Indian operations (focused on value-added products from domestic mines) and International operations, primarily Guinea (focused on large-scale bauxite mining and exports). Guinea bauxite exports are a primary driver of the 57% Q2 revenue growth.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for FY25 was 23%, an 18% decrease from 28% in FY24. However, H1 FY26 PBT margin improved to 9.2% from 7.6% YoY, and Q2 FY26 PBT margin rose to 8.5% from 5.9% YoY.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 13.9%, up from 11.8% in H1 FY25. Q2 FY26 EBITDA margin stood at 13.9%, compared to 10.8% in Q2 FY25, representing a 102.6% YoY growth in absolute EBITDA to INR 132.1 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
While specific future INR Cr figures are not disclosed, the company is investing in 'large scale' mining infrastructure in Guinea and 'new initiatives' for value-added product facilities in India to drive long-term volume growth.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The Debt-Equity ratio stood at 0.25 as of March 31, 2025, compared to 0.22 in the previous year. Interest coverage ratio significantly improved by 466.14% to 28.47 in FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Bauxite (Guinea) and Bentonite (India) are the primary raw materials. Bauxite prices experienced a 3% correction during the quarter, impacting margins slightly.
Import Sources
Bauxite is sourced from the company's large-scale mining operations in Guinea. Bentonite and other minerals are sourced from self-owned mines in India, particularly in the Kutch region.
Key Suppliers
The company largely operates its own mines through subsidiaries like Ashapura Guinea Resources SARL and Ashapura International Limited, reducing third-party supplier dependency.
Capacity Expansion
The company is expanding its resource base in Guinea for large-scale exports and increasing its capacity for value-added mineral products in India to move up the value chain.
Raw Material Costs
EBITDA per metric ton for Guinea bauxite was USD 8.9 in Q2 FY26, a slight decrease from USD 9.3 in Q1 FY26 due to a 3% price correction and local currency strength.
Manufacturing Efficiency
EBITDA growth of 105% in H1 FY26 was supported by improved cost efficiencies and higher operating leverage across domestic and international verticals.
Logistics & Distribution
Shipping vessel timing causes quarterly revenue volatility; the company focuses on long-term volume guidance to offset the impact of vessels departing a few days after reporting cut-offs.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by scaling large-scale bauxite mining and export volumes in Guinea and transitioning the Indian business toward high-margin value-added products. The company is leveraging internal operational efficiencies to maintain EBITDA margins despite commodity price fluctuations.
Products & Services
Bauxite, Bentonite, and various value-added mineral solutions for industrial applications.
Brand Portfolio
Ashapura.
New Products/Services
The company is focusing on 'value-added products' in the Indian market to diversify from raw mineral sales.
Market Expansion
Expansion is focused on increasing the resource base in Guinea and diversifying activities into various other countries to mitigate geographic risk.
Strategic Alliances
Key JVs include Ashapura Perfoclay Limited (50% stake) and APL Valueclay Private Limited (50% stake).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The mining industry is facing a shortage of skilled manpower and a need for digital transformation. Global demand is influenced by infrastructure growth and trade tensions between major economies.
Competitive Landscape
The company competes with global mining firms and domestic mineral processors, positioning itself through large-scale resource ownership.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a 40-year history (since 1982), cost leadership through integrated mining, and a diversified geographic presence across India and Guinea.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global commodity price volatility (specifically Bauxite) and fluctuations in the USD/INR exchange rate.
Consumer Behavior
Industrial demand for minerals is shifting toward processed and value-added variants rather than raw ores.
Geopolitical Risks
Operations in Guinea face cross-border operational risks and complex geopolitical dynamics that could impact the growth agenda.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to evolving compliance norms, mining statutes, and tax laws in both India and Guinea.
Environmental Compliance
The company faces regulatory hurdles including delays in mining permits and environmental clearances which can constrain production and increase costs.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company recognized a deferred tax asset of INR 34.62 Cr in Q2 FY26 following a favorable litigation settlement.
Legal Contingencies
A major litigation regarding carried forward losses of INR 259 Cr was settled in favor of the parent company, resulting in a significant tax credit.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Quarterly volatility due to shipping vessel values (USD 10-15M each) and potential regulatory changes in mining jurisdictions.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Significant revenue concentration in Guinea for bauxite exports and the Kutch region in India for Bentonite.
Third Party Dependencies
Low dependency on raw material suppliers due to ownership of mines, but high dependency on global shipping logistics.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company identifies a need for faster digital transformation to enhance productivity and safety in mining operations.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables increased in FY25, though the current ratio remains healthy at 2.62.