Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited (DALMIASUG)
₹481.40 -0.20% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Dalmia Bharat's revenue was ₹848 Cr (-9.9% year on year, -14.4% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹6.9 Cr (-82.4% year on year); the operating margin was 5.1%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹848 | -9.9% | -14.4% |
| Operating profit | ₹43.3 | -51.7% | -74.5% |
| Net profit | ₹6.9 | -82.4% | -93.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.95 | -80.4% | -92.6% |
| Operating margin | 5.1% | — | — |
DALMIASUG delivery percentage
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On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 30.2% of the DALMIASUG shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 31.92%. That is close to its usual level. Volume was 0.4 times its average, well below normal.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 12.7% · 23.3% · 32.5% · 36.1% · 30.2%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited announced the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) named 'Dalmia Bharat Global Holdings Limited' in the United Arab Emirates on October 14, 2026. This follows the company's prior disclosure on July 14, 2026, and received regulatory approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The entity has been established to hold current and future foreign investments of the company. Specific capital outlay and immediate investment amounts were not disclosed in the filing.
- Wholly owned subsidiary 'Dalmia Bharat Global Holdings Limited' incorporated on October 14, 2026
- Incorporated under the jurisdiction and approval of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), UAE
- Entity set up to hold present and future foreign investments, following initial board disclosure dated July 14, 2026
- Capital infusion and transaction values are not disclosed in the filing
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited received an order on October 07, 2026, from the Assistant Commissioner UP-GST imposing a penalty of ₹1,55,301 under Section 129(1)(a) of the GST Act. The penalty was levied due to expired e-way bills and vehicle number discrepancies noted by mobile squad interception. The financial impact is negligible against the company's TTM revenue of ₹3,526 crore and TTM PAT of ₹204 crore. The company intends to appeal the order before the Additional Commissioner (Grade-II), UP-GST.
- Penalty of ₹1,55,301 imposed under Section 129(1)(a) of the GST Act
- Order received on October 07, 2026, from Assistant Commissioner UP-GST
- Allegations relate to expired e-way bills and mismatched vehicle numbers
- Company to file an appeal before Additional Commissioner (Grade-II), UP-GST
Dalmia Bharat Sugar reported a weak Q1 FY27 with PAT falling 78% YoY to Rs 8.6 Cr, impacted by higher sugarcane inventory costs and lower sales volumes. Revenue declined 10% YoY to Rs 848 Cr, while EBITDA margins compressed to 8.4% from 10.7%. Offsetting the poor earnings, the company approved a massive US$132 million (~Rs 1,100 Cr) integrated sugar project in Tanzania, representing approximately 34% of its current market cap. Management noted that sugar realizations have improved significantly in July to Rs 43-44/kg, which may aid recovery in upcoming quarters.
- PAT declined 78% YoY to Rs 8.6 Cr in Q1 FY27 from Rs 39.3 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Approved a US$132 million (~Rs 1,100 Cr) project in Tanzania for 10,000 MT sugar capacity and 20 MW power.
- Sugar realizations (NSR) improved to Rs 40.6/kg in Q1 and further to Rs 43-44/kg in July 2026.
- Distillery sales volume dropped 17% YoY to 4.3 Cr Litres from 5.2 Cr Litres.
- Board approved a Rs 49 Cr conversion of the Ramgarh distillery to a 100 KLPD dual-feed unit by April 2027.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar reported a weak set of results for Q1 FY27, with consolidated net profit plunging 79.6% YoY to ₹8.01 Cr from ₹39.28 Cr. Revenue from operations declined 9.8% YoY to ₹848.19 Cr, primarily due to a 33.5% drop in distillery segment revenue. While distillery EBIT improved to ₹35.21 Cr, the core sugar segment's EBIT collapsed to just ₹1.49 Cr compared to ₹45.67 Cr in the year-ago period. Total comprehensive income turned negative at -₹14.43 Cr, impacted by significant losses in other comprehensive income.
- Consolidated Net Profit fell sharply by 79.6% YoY to ₹8.01 Cr.
- Distillery segment revenue contracted by 33.5% YoY to ₹217.15 Cr.
- Sugar segment EBIT margin saw a massive compression, with EBIT falling to ₹1.49 Cr from ₹45.67 Cr YoY.
- Finance costs increased by 61% YoY to ₹25.77 Cr on a standalone basis.
- Total Comprehensive Income for the period was a loss of ₹14.43 Cr due to ₹21.34 Cr in other comprehensive losses.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar has approved a major international expansion into Tanzania with an estimated project cost of US$ 132 million (approx. ₹1,100 cr). The project is a joint venture where Dalmia holds 51% and Symphony Global LLC (led by Emaar's founder) holds 49%. It involves developing a 10,000-hectare sugarcane plantation and a 70,000 MT per annum sugar unit. This move represents a significant geographical diversification, with the project cost representing approximately 37% of the company's current market capitalization.
- Total estimated project cost of US$ 132 million for an integrated sugar complex in Tanzania
- Initial sugar manufacturing capacity of 70,000 MT per annum, with expansion potential to 150,000 MT
- Development of a captive sugarcane plantation over 10,000 hectares, expandable to 20,000 hectares
- Includes a 20 MW cogeneration facility, scalable to 40 MW for power generation
- Strategic partnership with Symphony Global LLC (Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar) holding 49% stake
Dalmia Bharat Sugar has approved a major $132 million (approx. ₹1,100 cr) sugar and co-gen project in Tanzania through its 51% subsidiary, Eagle Agrotech Holdings Limited (EAHL). The board sanctioned an additional equity investment of $19.70 million in EAHL to fund this expansion, which includes a 3,500 TCD sugar unit and a 20 MW co-generation facility. The project is expected to be completed within 2-3 years, marking a significant international foray for the company. Additionally, a new wholly-owned subsidiary will be incorporated in the UAE to manage foreign investments.
- Estimated project cost of $132 million for Tanzania sugar manufacturing and co-gen facility
- Additional investment of $19.70 million approved for 51% stake in EAHL, plus $3 million previously approved
- New capacity includes 3,500 TCD sugar crushing and 20 MW co-generation facility
- Indicative timeline for project completion is 2 to 3 years
- Appointment of Lokendra Singh Lamba, with 35 years of experience, as Jawaharpur Unit Head
Dalmia Bharat Sugar has approved a major international expansion into Tanzania with an estimated project cost of US$ 132 million (approx. ‑1,100 Cr). The project involves setting up a 3,500 TCD sugar manufacturing unit, a 20 MW co-gen facility, and sugarcane plantations through its 51%-owned subsidiary, Eagle Agrotech Holdings Limited (EAHL). The company will invest an additional US$ 19.70 million in EAHL to fund this project, bringing its total approved equity contribution to US$ 22.7 million. This move represents a significant geographical diversification for the company, with a projected completion timeline of 2-3 years.
- Estimated project cost of US$ 132 Million for Tanzania sugar and co-gen operations
- New manufacturing capacity of 3,500 TCD and 20 MW co-generation facility
- Additional equity investment of US$ 19.70 Million approved for 51% stake in EAHL
- Project execution timeline estimated at 2 to 3 years
- Incorporation of a 100% Wholly Owned Subsidiary in UAE to manage foreign investments
Dalmia Bharat Sugar has approved a major international expansion in Tanzania involving a 3500 TCD sugar unit and a 20 MW co-gen plant with an estimated project cost of US$ 132 Million (approx. ₹1,100 Cr). This project represents a significant capital commitment, equivalent to roughly 37% of the company's current market capitalization. To facilitate this, the board approved an additional equity investment of up to US$ 19.70 Million in its 51% subsidiary, Eagle Agrotech Holdings Limited (EAHL). Furthermore, the company is incorporating a wholly-owned subsidiary in the UAE to manage its growing foreign investment portfolio.
- Estimated project cost of US$ 132 Million for Tanzania sugarcane plantation and manufacturing unit
- New capacity addition of 3500 TCD sugar crushing and 20 MW co-generation facility
- Additional equity investment of US$ 19.70 Million in EAHL to maintain 51% stake
- Project execution timeline estimated at 2 to 3 years for completion
- Incorporation of a new UAE-based subsidiary for holding international investments
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited concluded its 74th Annual General Meeting on July 10, 2026, with shareholders approving all seven proposed resolutions. Key outcomes include the declaration of a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share (75% of face value) for FY26. Shareholders also approved the re-appointment of Gautam Dalmia as Managing Director and an alteration to the company's Objects Clause in the Memorandum of Association. Notably, while the MD's re-appointment passed with a 99.6% overall majority, 88.58% of the votes cast by public institutions were against the resolution.
- Approved a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
- Re-appointment of Gautam Dalmia as Managing Director passed with 99.62% total votes in favor
- Public institutional investors showed significant dissent on the MD re-appointment with 252,682 votes (88.58%) against
- Alteration of the Objects Clause of the Memorandum of Association approved via Special Resolution
- Total voting turnout recorded at 82.04% of the total 80,939,303 shares
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited concluded its 74th Annual General Meeting on July 10, 2026, with all resolutions passed by the requisite majority. Shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share (75% of face value) for FY26. Key leadership decisions included the re-appointment of Gautam Dalmia as Managing Director and Pankaj Rastogi as Director. Additionally, a special resolution was passed to alter the Objects Clause of the Memorandum of Association, indicating a potential broadening of the company's operational scope.
- Final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share (75% on face value of ₹2) approved for FY26.
- Special resolution passed for the re-appointment of Gautam Dalmia as Managing Director with 99.62% votes in favor.
- Alteration of the Objects Clause of the Memorandum of Association approved via special resolution.
- Total voting participation recorded at 82.04% of the 8,09,39,303 total shares.
- Ratification of M/s R. J. Goel & Co. as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2026-27.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), KFin Technologies Limited, confirms the processing of dematerialization and rematerialization requests for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This is a standard administrative filing required to ensure that the company's shareholding records are accurately maintained and reported to the stock exchanges.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Filed under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
- Registrar and Share Transfer Agent identified as KFin Technologies Limited
- Confirmation that security details were furnished to all relevant Stock Exchanges
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited has informed the exchanges of the retirement of Shri. Sanjeev Raghunathrao Desai, effective June 30, 2026. Mr. Desai served as the Unit Head of the Ninaidevi Unit and was classified as Senior Management Personnel (SMP). This is a routine administrative transition due to retirement rather than a resignation. Given the company's TTM revenue of ‹3,694 Cr and its multi-unit operations, this change at the unit-level management is considered a standard procedural event.
- Shri. Sanjeev Raghunathrao Desai retired from his position as Unit Head of the Ninaidevi Unit on June 30, 2026.
- The individual ceased to be a Senior Management Personnel (SMP) as per SEBI Listing Regulations.
- The company maintains a large-scale operation with a TTM revenue of ‹3,694 Cr and a market cap of ‹2,627 Cr.
- The transition is a planned retirement and not a sudden resignation or removal.
CARE Ratings has reaffirmed the credit rating for Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited's bank facilities, reflecting a strong financial profile. The long-term rating is maintained at 'CARE AA+; Stable', while the short-term rating remains 'CARE A1+'. Significantly, the rated long-term bank facility limit has been enhanced from ₹1,550 crore to ₹1,901.89 crore. This reaffirmation and limit expansion indicate high creditworthiness and the company's ability to manage larger debt obligations.
- Long-term bank facilities rating reaffirmed at 'CARE AA+; Stable'
- Short-term bank facilities rating reaffirmed at 'CARE A1+'
- Total long-term rated bank facilities increased to ₹1,901.89 crore from ₹1,550 crore
- Total combined bank facilities (Long-term and Short-term) now stand at ₹2,101.89 crore
- Ratings review based on audited operational and financial performance for FY26
Mr. Kuldeep Kumar, the Unit Head of the Jawaharpur Unit and a Senior Management Personnel at Dalmia Bharat Sugar, resigned on June 24, 2026. His resignation was accepted and became effective immediately on June 25, 2026, citing personal reasons. The company has processed the departure as per SEBI Listing Regulations, ensuring a transition of duties. This change is specific to the leadership of one operational unit rather than the corporate executive board.
- Resignation of Mr. Kuldeep Kumar, Unit Head of Jawaharpur Unit, effective June 25, 2026.
- The individual was designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) under SEBI guidelines.
- Resignation was submitted on June 24, 2026, citing personal reasons for the departure.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting July 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The restriction applies to all designated persons and their relatives and will remain in effect until 48 hours after the results are publicly disclosed. This is a standard regulatory procedure followed by listed companies before quarterly earnings announcements.
- Trading window closure for designated persons effective from July 01, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results become generally available information.
- Compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total operating income grew 29% YoY to INR 3,762.6 Cr in FY25 from INR 2,915.7 Cr in FY24. Sugar sales volumes increased 42.7% to 605k MT, while distillery sales volumes grew 1.7% to 180k KL. Co-generation sales declined 7.6% to 207 million units.
Geographic Revenue Split
Operations are strategically diversified across two major sugar-producing states: Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Maharashtra, utilizing 6 sugar mills with a combined 43,200 TCD capacity to mitigate regional climatic risks.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit (PAT) margin improved to 10.33% in FY25 from 9.38% in FY24. However, H1FY26 PAT margin dropped significantly to 3.2% due to seasonal factors and regulatory constraints. Return on Equity (ROE) rose to 13% from 10% in the previous year.
EBITDA Margin
Operating EBITDA margin compressed by 169 basis points to 12.52% in FY25 from 14.21% in FY24. This was primarily due to lower grain ethanol profitability, higher cane costs, and limited sugar diversion during the off-season in ESY 24.
Capital Expenditure
The company is executing a planned expansion of its distillery capacity from 850 KLPD to 950 KLPD scheduled for completion in FY2026 to enhance high-margin downstream revenue.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
ICRA reaffirmed [ICRA]A1+ for Commercial Paper, enhancing the rated amount to INR 1,000 Cr. Interest coverage stood at 7.7x in FY25 (down from 8.5x in FY24), while Net Debt to OPBIDTA improved to 1.5x from 2.2x.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Sugarcane is the primary raw material, supplemented by grains for ethanol production. Cane costs increased in FY25, contributing to a 169 bps compression in EBITDA margins.
Import Sources
Sourced domestically from a 60,000-hectare command area across Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra through deep farmer engagement programs.
Key Suppliers
Sourced directly from local farmers in the command areas of its six sugar mills in UP and Maharashtra.
Capacity Expansion
Current sugar crushing capacity is 43,200 TCD. Distillery capacity is 850 KLPD, expanding to 950 KLPD by FY2026. Co-generation capacity is 138 MW.
Raw Material Costs
Cane costs rose in FY25 due to government-mandated price hikes (FRP/SAP). The company manages costs through high varietal efficiency and early harvesting strategies.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Sugar production was 556k MT in FY25 with a healthy gross recovery rate. Wind farm plant load factor (PLF) was 14% in FY25, down from 18% in FY24.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is managed through integrated facilities; trade receivable turnover ratio improved 38% to 29.74 in FY25 due to higher sales volumes.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
29%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by increasing distillery capacity to 950 KLPD, deepening ethanol diversion to protect margins from sugar cyclicality, and the merger of Baghauli Sugar and Distillery Limited to streamline operations. The company also maintains financial flexibility through a 1.71% stake in Dalmia Bharat Limited valued at INR 582 Cr.
Products & Services
Refined sugar, Ethanol (B-heavy, Juice-based, and Grain-based), Co-generated Power, Wind Power, and Travel Services (Govan Travels).
Brand Portfolio
Dalmia Bharat Sugar
New Products/Services
Increased focus on grain-based ethanol to ensure year-round distillery operations, although currently facing lower profitability compared to cane-based feedstock.
Market Expansion
Expansion is focused on downstream integration in UP and Maharashtra to increase the share of ethanol in the total revenue mix.
Market Share & Ranking
One of the leading integrated sugar manufacturers in India and the only major private-sector player from UP with legacy strengths.
Strategic Alliances
Part of the Dalmia Bharat Group, providing access to diversified lenders and group-level financial flexibility.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward a 'Sugar-as-a-Fuel' model with the government's 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, which supports long-term demand for distillery operations.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other large integrated players like Balrampur Chini and Triveni Engineering, but benefits from being part of the Dalmia Bharat Group.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on geographical diversification (UP & Maharashtra), deep farmer relationships across 60,000 hectares, and high integration (Sugar-Distillery-Power) which cushions against cyclicality.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to monsoon patterns and agro-climatic conditions affecting cane yield. Profitability is also tied to global sugar price fluctuations.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for ethanol as a green fuel and stable domestic sugar consumption drive long-term volumes.
Geopolitical Risks
International trade bans on sugar exports by the Indian government to control domestic inflation directly limit global market participation.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are highly regulated by the Central and State governments via Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP), State Advised Price (SAP), domestic sugar sale quotas, and ethanol pricing policies.
Environmental Compliance
The company operates bagasse-based co-generation and wind farms (16.53 MW) to promote renewable energy use.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate resulted in a PAT of INR 386.8 Cr from a PBT of INR 350 Cr in FY25, aided by deferred tax adjustments or credits.
Legal Contingencies
The NCLT approved the merger of Baghauli Sugar and Distillery Limited on April 25, 2025. The demerger of non-core units received NSE/BSE observation letters on July 30, 2024.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Regulatory shifts in ethanol blending mandates or pricing could impact distillery margins by 10-15%. Agro-climatic risks remain a primary threat to feedstock security.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra; while these are top regions, they expose the company to state-specific SAP (cane price) hikes.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on OMCs for ethanol procurement and the government for sugar release quotas.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk in core sugar/ethanol, but the company is upgrading to grain-based distillery tech to ensure year-round production.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Low risk due to primary ethanol sales to state-owned OMCs and sugar sales to a diversified distributor network.