BAJAJHIND - Bajaj Hindusthan
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited held an Extraordinary General Meeting on March 10, 2026, to approve significant capital restructuring measures. Shareholders voted on increasing the authorized share capital and converting existing debt components, specifically the Yield to Maturity (YTM) on Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs), into equity shares for lenders. Additionally, the company approved the issuance of Series A 0.01% Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) to lenders as part of a debt settlement and Right of Recompense. These moves are aimed at restructuring the company's balance sheet and managing its long-term debt obligations.
- Approval for increasing the Authorized Share Capital and altering the Memorandum of Association.
- Preferential issue of equity shares to lenders via conversion of YTM amount on Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs).
- Issuance of Series A 0.01% Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) to lenders for debt and recompense settlement.
- The EGM was conducted on March 10, 2026, with voting results submitted to the exchanges via a Scrutinizer's report.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited held an Extraordinary General Meeting on March 10, 2026, to approve significant capital restructuring measures. The company sought shareholder approval to increase authorized share capital and issue equity shares to lenders by converting part of the Yield to Maturity (YTM) on Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs). Additionally, the meeting addressed the issuance of 0.01% Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) to lenders as part of debt settlement and Right of Recompense. These moves are aimed at deleveraging the balance sheet by converting existing debt obligations into equity-linked instruments.
- Proposed increase in Authorized Share Capital and alteration of the Memorandum of Association.
- Preferential allotment of equity shares to lenders via conversion of YTM amount on Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs).
- Issuance of Series A 0.01% Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) on a preferential basis to lenders.
- Conversion includes Right of Recompense from earlier restructuring and YTM on existing OCDs.
- The meeting was chaired by Managing Director Ajay Kumar Sharma in the absence of Chairman Kushagra Bajaj.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar has approved a massive debt resolution plan under the RBI framework to restructure its stressed assets. The plan includes extending the tenor of Rs 3,215.31 crore in OCDs to 15 years with a 6-year moratorium and a low 0.20% coupon. Additionally, the company will issue equity shares worth Rs 570.03 crore and CCPS worth Rs 2,855.54 crore to a consortium of 12 lenders to settle outstanding dues. Promoters are also infusing Rs 1,000 crore during FY 2025-26 to support the restructuring.
- Restructuring of Rs 3,215.31 crore OCDs with a 15-year tenor and 6-year repayment moratorium.
- Issuance of equity shares worth Rs 570.03 crore (approx. 111.33 crore shares) to 12 consortium lenders.
- Issuance of CCPS worth Rs 2,855.54 crore with a 20-year tenor and 0.01% cumulative coupon.
- Promoter infusion of Rs 1,000 crore in FY26, of which Rs 630.79 crore was completed in June 2025.
- Waiver of further Yield to Maturity (YTM) accruals on outstanding OCDs to reduce future interest burden.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar reported a standalone net profit of ₹15.06 crore for Q3 FY26, marking a significant turnaround from a loss of ₹99.34 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations stood at ₹1,368.20 crore, a 6.7% decline YoY but an 18.6% increase sequentially from Q2 FY26. The company benefited from a sharp reduction in finance costs, which fell to ₹5.34 crore from ₹22.31 crore YoY. However, auditors have issued a qualification regarding the non-recognition of ₹182.87 crore in Yield to Maturity (YTM) liabilities for the quarter.
- Turned profitable with a net profit of ₹15.06 crore in Q3 FY26 compared to a loss of ₹99.34 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Revenue from operations reached ₹1,368.20 crore, supported by a sequential recovery in sugar and power segments.
- Finance costs decreased significantly to ₹5.34 crore from ₹22.31 crore in the corresponding previous year quarter.
- Cumulative unrecognized YTM liability on Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) stands at ₹4,131.57 crore.
- Management is currently negotiating a resolution plan for unsustainable debt with a consortium of lenders.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms the processing of dematerialization requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. It verifies that security certificates received were mutilated and cancelled after verification, with the depositories' names substituted in the register of members. This is a standard procedural filing required by all listed companies in India to ensure transparency in shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
- Confirms that securities received for dematerialization were processed and listed on stock exchanges.
- Verification and cancellation of physical certificates were completed within prescribed SEBI timelines.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited has submitted its compliance certificate regarding the Structured Digital Database (SDD) for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company confirmed that it captured 100% of the required events, specifically 1 out of 1 event, in its internal database as per SEBI Insider Trading regulations. The system maintains an audit trail for 8 years and is non-tamperable, ensuring transparency in handling price-sensitive information. No non-compliances were reported during the period, indicating stable internal governance.
- Confirmed 100% compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations for the quarter.
- Successfully captured 1 out of 1 required UPSI event in the digital database.
- Maintains a non-tamperable internal database with an 8-year audit trail capability.
- Reported zero non-compliances or remedial actions for the period ending December 31, 2025.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited has notified the stock exchanges regarding a change in the contact information for its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), Link Intime. The RTA has updated its common email ID for investor grievances and queries to investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com. This change replaced the previous email address, rnt.hefpdesk@linkintime.co.in, effective from October 1, 2025. This is a standard administrative update intended to maintain effective communication channels between the company's shareholders and its service providers.
- RTA Link Intime changed its common investor helpdesk email ID.
- The new email address for investor queries is investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com.
- The change became effective starting October 1, 2025.
- The update is part of a routine administrative notification to the BSE and NSE.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations decreased by 8.76% YoY to INR 5,544.35 Cr in FY25 from INR 6,076.56 Cr in FY24. The decline is primarily driven by the sugar segment's cyclicality and seasonal nature, where Q2 FY26 standalone revenue also showed a decline to INR 1,155.69 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company primarily operates in India, specifically Uttar Pradesh, which contributes nearly 100% of operational revenue. International subsidiaries in Singapore and Indonesia (PT Batu Bumi Persada, PT Jangkar Prima) contributed a negligible INR 0.07 Cr in revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Profitability Margins
Net profit before tax margin improved from -1.58% (Loss of INR 95.90 Cr) in FY24 to 0.08% (Profit of INR 4.38 Cr) in FY25. However, total comprehensive income for FY25 was a loss of INR 130.09 Cr, a significant decline from the INR 5.76 Cr loss in FY24 due to reclassification items.
EBITDA Margin
Operating profit before working capital changes stood at INR 295.95 Cr in FY25, representing a margin of 5.34%, compared to INR 350.20 Cr (5.75% margin) in FY24. The 15.49% YoY decrease in absolute operating profit reflects higher operational pressures despite lower material costs.
Capital Expenditure
Property, plant, and equipment (PPE) decreased from INR 6,390.54 Cr in FY24 to INR 6,188.91 Cr in FY25, indicating a lack of major new CAPEX and a focus on asset maintenance and depreciation (INR 210.70 Cr in FY25).
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company has a delay-free track record since December 2023. Borrowing costs are high due to a leveraged capital structure, though finance costs decreased by 38.38% YoY to INR 95.94 Cr in FY25 from INR 155.70 Cr in FY24 following debt reductions.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Sugarcane is the primary raw material, accounting for INR 4,361.03 Cr or 78.6% of total revenue in FY25. Other materials include chemicals for processing and molasses for distillery operations.
Import Sources
Sugarcane is sourced locally from farmers in Uttar Pradesh, India, to feed the company's 14 sugar mills. This localized sourcing is critical to minimize transport costs and prevent sucrose degradation.
Key Suppliers
The primary suppliers are individual cane farmers and local farmer cooperatives in the catchment areas of the mills in Uttar Pradesh.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 1.36 lakh tonnes of sugarcane crushed per day (TCD), making it one of the largest producers in India. No specific expansion timeline for TCD was disclosed, as the focus is on ethanol and power diversification.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs decreased by 11.98% YoY to INR 4,361.03 Cr in FY25, tracking the 8.76% decline in revenue. Procurement is governed by the State Advised Price (SAP) in Uttar Pradesh, which limits the company's ability to negotiate lower input prices.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is measured by the sugar recovery rate from cane. The company maintains a diversified revenue profile across 14 mills to optimize regional crop variations.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution costs are tied to the proximity of mills to the sugarcane supply and the proximity of distilleries to oil marketing company (OMC) depots for ethanol blending.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The strategy focuses on debt reduction and operational stabilization. The company successfully saw the withdrawal of an SBI insolvency petition in Oct 2023. Growth is targeted through the ethanol blending program and maximizing co-generation power sales to improve the margin profile beyond cyclical sugar sales.
Products & Services
The company sells white crystal sugar, fuel-grade ethanol, industrial alcohol (rectified spirit), and surplus bagasse-based power to the state grid.
Brand Portfolio
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar.
New Products/Services
Expansion of ethanol production capacity to meet the Government of India's 20% blending target is expected to be a major revenue contributor, though specific % targets were not disclosed.
Market Expansion
The company is focused on the domestic Indian market, particularly the North Indian sugar market and national ethanol supply contracts with OMCs.
Market Share & Ranking
The company is one of the largest sugar producers in India by crushing capacity (1.36 lakh TCD).
Strategic Alliances
The company operates through several subsidiaries including Bajaj Power Generation Private Limited (100%) and Phenil Sugars Limited (99.70%).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward a 'Sugar-to-Ethanol' model. The Indian government's push for 20% ethanol blending by 2025 is a structural shift that provides a more stable and higher-margin revenue stream compared to volatile sugar prices.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other large integrated sugar players like Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engineering, and Shree Renuka Sugars.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is its massive scale (1.36 lakh TCD) and established relationships with thousands of cane farmers. However, this is offset by high debt and regulatory controls on pricing.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to rural income levels and inflation. Inflation in labor and transport costs directly impacts the cost of production per quintal of sugar.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing industrial demand for ethanol and steady domestic consumption of sugar drive demand.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal direct impact, though global sugar price fluctuations (influenced by Brazil and Thailand) can affect domestic export-import policies and domestic prices.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are heavily regulated by the Essential Commodities Act, the Sugar Control Order, and state-specific sugarcane pricing (SAP) and reservation area policies.
Environmental Compliance
Distilleries are subject to strict 'Zero Liquid Discharge' (ZLD) norms, requiring significant investment in effluent treatment plants.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company reported a tax expense of zero for FY25 due to carried forward losses and timing differences.
Legal Contingencies
The company faced an insolvency petition by SBI which was withdrawn in October 2023. There is a significant contingent liability regarding Yield to Maturity (YTM) payable on the redemption of Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs).
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the 'Going Concern' status, as auditors noted material uncertainties due to continuous losses and high current liabilities (INR 4,080.82 Cr) exceeding current assets.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of manufacturing assets are concentrated in Uttar Pradesh, making the company vulnerable to state-specific policy changes and regional weather patterns.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on the state government for fixing cane prices and on OMCs for ethanol procurement contracts.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk in core sugar processing, but high need for digital transformation in cane procurement and farmer payment systems.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Credit risk is moderate as primary buyers for ethanol and power are government-backed entities (OMCs and SEBs).