DCW - DCW
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
DCW Limited has announced its participation in the 11th Annual Valorem Analyst Conference scheduled for March 23, 2026. The meeting will be a physical group interaction held in Mumbai starting from 09:00 a.m. onwards. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during this interaction. This is a routine engagement with the investor community to discuss publicly available information and business outlook.
- Participation in the 11th Annual Valorem Analyst Conference in Mumbai.
- Event scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. onwards.
- The interaction will be conducted in a physical group meet format.
- Company confirms no unpublished price sensitive information will be disclosed.
DCW Limited has completed the allotment of 5,37,40,360 equity shares of face value INR 2 each as part of its Scheme of Amalgamation with Dhrangadhara Trading Company Private Limited and Sahu Brothers Private Limited. This action follows the approval from the NCLT Ahmedabad Bench received in January 2026. The total paid-up equity share capital of the company has now increased to INR 59.03 crore, represented by 29.51 crore shares. These new shares will rank pari-passu with existing shares and are set to be listed on both the BSE and NSE.
- Allotted 5,37,40,360 new equity shares to shareholders of the merging entities
- Issued 12,80,500 shares to DTCPL shareholders and 5,24,59,860 shares to SBPL shareholders
- Total paid-up equity capital increased to INR 59,03,10,034 divided into 29,51,55,017 shares
- Allotment finalized via circular resolution on February 19, 2026, following NCLT approval
- New shares will be listed and traded on BSE and NSE alongside existing equity
DCW Limited reported a 9.6% YoY revenue growth to INR 520 crores in Q3 FY26, primarily driven by a 27% surge in the Specialty Chemicals segment. While EBITDA for the quarter declined 19% to INR 50 crores due to severe price erosion in PVC and CPVC, the company's 9-month PBT rose significantly by 61% to INR 46.2 crores. Management is focusing on a portfolio shift toward specialty chemicals to mitigate volatility in basic commodities. The company is also on track to complete its CPVC capacity expansion to 50,000 tonnes by March 2026.
- Revenue grew 9.6% YoY to INR 520 crores, supported by an 80% surge in CPVC sales volumes.
- Specialty Chemicals revenue increased 27% YoY to INR 156 crores, offsetting a breakeven performance in Basic Chemicals.
- 9-month PBT rose 61% YoY to INR 46.2 crores, reflecting improved operational efficiencies and a 9% reduction in finance costs.
- CPVC capacity expansion to 50,000 tonnes per annum is scheduled for completion in March 2026.
- Company continues deleveraging with long-term legacy loans expected to reduce to INR 225 crores by year-end.
DCW Limited has released the audio recording of its earnings conference call held on February 11, 2026. The session covered the company's financial and operational performance for the third quarter and nine-month period ending December 31, 2025. This filing ensures transparency by providing all shareholders access to management's discussion. The recording is hosted on the company's official website as per SEBI guidelines.
- Earnings call held on February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST.
- Covers performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- Recording available at the company's official website link provided in the disclosure.
- Compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations 30 and 46(2) regarding investor disclosures.
DCW Limited has declared an interim dividend of ₹0.10 per equity share of face value ₹2 for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed February 20, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for this payout. In line with current tax laws, the dividend is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and the company will apply TDS at 10% for residents with a valid PAN. Shareholders seeking tax exemptions or lower withholding rates must submit the required documentation by February 19, 2026.
- Interim dividend declared at ₹0.10 per equity share (5% of face value).
- Record date for dividend eligibility is set for February 20, 2026.
- Standard TDS rate of 10% for resident shareholders with valid PAN and 20% for those without.
- No TDS for resident individuals if the total dividend for FY 2025-26 does not exceed ₹10,000.
- Deadline for submitting tax exemption forms (15G/15H/10F) is February 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM IST.
DCW Limited reported a mixed performance for Q3 FY26, with revenue increasing 9.6% YoY to ₹5,198 Mn, driven by strong volume growth in the Specialty Chemicals segment. However, PAT declined significantly by 63.4% YoY to ₹49 Mn as the Basic Chemicals segment faced severe price erosion and high input costs, resulting in negative EBITDA for that division. The company's strategic shift toward Specialty Chemicals (C-PVC and SIOP) is providing a cushion, with CPVC volumes growing 80% YoY following recent capacity expansions. Management expects the final phase of CPVC expansion to 50,000 TPA to be completed by March 2026.
- Revenue from operations rose 9.6% YoY to ₹5,198 Mn, while 9M-FY26 PAT grew 59.3% to ₹301 Mn.
- Specialty Chemicals segment EBITDA stood at ₹491 Mn, offsetting losses in the Basic Chemicals segment.
- CPVC volumes grew by 80% and SIOP volumes by 19% YoY, despite a 26% price correction in CPVC realizations.
- Basic Chemicals segment EBITDA margin turned negative at -1.2% due to a 17% drop in PVC prices and stagnant input costs.
- Healthy balance sheet maintained with a Net Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20x and Net Debt to EBITDA of 1.09x.
DCW Limited reported a sharp decline in net profit for Q3 FY26, falling to ₹4.9 crore from ₹13.4 crore in the previous year's corresponding quarter. While revenue grew 9.6% YoY to ₹519.8 crore, the bottom line was severely impacted by a loss of ₹13.7 crore in the Basic Chemicals segment. On a positive note, the 9-month net profit for FY26 stands at ₹30.1 crore, showing growth over the ₹18.9 crore recorded in 9M FY25. The company has declared an interim dividend of ₹0.10 per share with a record date of February 20, 2026.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 fell 63.5% YoY to ₹489.54 lakhs.
- Revenue from operations increased to ₹51,981.38 lakhs, up from ₹47,417.46 lakhs in Q3 FY25.
- Specialty Chemicals segment remains strong with an EBIT of ₹3,809.12 lakhs.
- Basic Chemicals segment reported a significant loss of ₹1,374.14 lakhs during the quarter.
- Contingent liabilities including electricity tax and customs demands exceed ₹9,000 lakhs.
DCW Limited has declared an interim dividend of ₹0.10 per equity share for FY 2025-26, with the record date set for February 20, 2026. While Q3 FY26 revenue grew 9.6% YoY to ₹519.81 crore, net profit for the quarter fell sharply to ₹4.90 crore from ₹13.42 crore in the previous year. However, the nine-month performance remains stronger, with net profit rising to ₹30.09 crore compared to ₹18.91 crore in the same period last year. Investors should remain aware of significant ongoing legal contingencies regarding electricity tax and customs duties totaling over ₹67 crore.
- Declared interim dividend of ₹0.10 per share on a face value of ₹2.00.
- Q3 FY26 revenue from operations increased to ₹51,981.38 lakhs from ₹47,417.46 lakhs YoY.
- Net profit for Q3 FY26 declined significantly to ₹489.54 lakhs due to higher operational costs.
- Nine-month net profit for FY26 improved to ₹3,009.16 lakhs versus ₹1,890.50 lakhs in 9M FY25.
- Ongoing legal disputes include a ₹5,491.45 lakh electricity tax demand and a ₹1,243.77 lakh customs duty demand.
DCW Limited reported a sharp 63.5% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹4.89 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, despite a 9.6% increase in revenue to ₹519.81 crore. The bottom line was severely impacted by a loss of ₹13.74 crore in the Basic Chemicals segment, though Speciality Chemicals remained profitable at ₹38.09 crore. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹0.10 per share. Significant legal contingencies regarding electricity tax and MAT credits totaling over ₹80 crore remain unresolved.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 fell to ₹4.89 crore from ₹13.42 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Revenue from operations grew 9.6% YoY to ₹519.81 crore from ₹474.17 crore.
- Basic Chemicals segment reported a loss of ₹13.74 crore compared to a marginal loss of ₹0.16 crore YoY.
- Speciality Chemicals segment profit stood at ₹38.09 crore, up from ₹36.80 crore YoY.
- Interim dividend of ₹0.10 per share (5% of face value) declared with a record date of February 20, 2026.
DCW Limited has announced its earnings conference call to discuss the unaudited financial results for the third quarter of FY26. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 04:00 PM IST. Senior management, including the CEO, COO, and CFO, will be present to address queries from analysts and investors. This is a standard regulatory filing under SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST
- Focus will be on unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26)
- Management representation includes President, CEO, COO, and CFO
- Call hosted by Arihant Capital Markets Ltd with universal dial-in numbers provided
- The schedule is subject to change based on exigencies
DCW Limited has received approval from the NCLT Ahmedabad Bench for the amalgamation of two promoter-owned entities, Dhrangadhara Trading Company and Sahu Brothers, into the company. To facilitate this merger, DCW will issue a total of 5,37,40,360 new equity shares of face value INR 2 each to the shareholders of the transferor companies. The restructuring is designed to streamline the promoter group's holding by removing intermediate tiers and simplifying the shareholding structure. The management confirmed that the overall promoter group shareholding percentage will remain unchanged post-merger, and all costs will be borne by the promoters.
- NCLT Ahmedabad Bench approved the merger scheme on January 22, 2026, with a retrospective appointed date of July 1, 2024.
- DCW will allot 12,80,500 shares to DTCPL shareholders and 5,24,59,860 shares to SBPL shareholders.
- Total issuance involves 5,37,40,360 equity shares of face value INR 2 each.
- The merger aims to rationalize the promoter group's direct commitment and engagement with DCW Limited.
- No impact on the company's financial position as all scheme-related costs are borne by the transferor companies or promoters.
DCW Limited has submitted its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The certificate, issued by Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization were processed and confirmed to the depositories. It further validates that the physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled within the mandated 15-day period. This is a standard regulatory filing ensuring the integrity of the company's shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Registrar Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. confirmed processing of dematerialization requests.
- Verification and cancellation of physical share certificates completed within 15 days of receipt.
- Confirmation that securities are listed on the stock exchanges where earlier shares were listed.
DCW Limited has informed the stock exchanges that its trading window for dealing in company securities will be closed from January 1, 2026. This action is taken in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the Q3 and nine-month financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be announced at a later time.
- Trading window closure begins on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025.
- The restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives.
- Trading window will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of financial results.
- Board meeting date for result approval to be intimated in due course.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue grew 6.88% YoY to INR 2,000.34 Cr in FY25. Specialty chemicals (CPVC, SIOP) are the primary margin drivers, with CPVC achieving a 22% CAGR from FY21 to FY25. Q2 FY26 revenue reached INR 539.2 Cr, a 10.3% YoY increase.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed as specific percentages, but operations are concentrated in Sahupuram (Tamil Nadu) and Dhanghadra (Gujarat), with corporate headquarters in Mumbai.
Profitability Margins
Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 93.4% YoY to INR 30.28 Cr in FY25. PAT margin for Q2 FY26 stood at 2.56%, up 281 bps YoY. ROE and ROCE for FY25 were 2.94% and 6.69% respectively.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for FY25 was 9.67%, up 29 bps YoY. Q2 FY26 EBITDA margin improved significantly to 10.78%, a 354 bps YoY increase, driven by specialty chemical contributions and cost-control measures.
Capital Expenditure
DCW completed a CPVC capacity expansion from 20,000 MTPA to 40,000 MTPA in July 2025. Plans are underway to add another 10,000 MTPA by the end of FY26. 30% of capex is funded via internal accruals and 70% through debt.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
India Ratings reaffirmed an IND A/Stable rating for term loans (INR 397.7 Cr) and IND A1 for working capital limits (INR 339.2 Cr). Interest expense for FY25 was INR 67.2 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include PVC (partially captive), Salt, and Coal. Total expenses for FY25 were INR 1,806.9 Cr, representing approximately 90.3% of revenue.
Capacity Expansion
CPVC capacity was doubled from 20,000 MTPA to 40,000 MTPA in July 2025 (ahead of schedule). Target capacity is 50,000 MTPA by the end of FY26 to meet rising domestic infrastructure demand.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are impacted by global commodity volatility. Procurement strategies include diversified sourcing, long-term contracts, and strategic backward integration projects.
Manufacturing Efficiency
CPVC plant achieved a robust capacity utilization rate of 106% in FY25. The new 40,000 MTPA capacity achieved full utilization immediately upon commissioning in Q2 FY26.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by shifting the product mix toward high-margin downstream chemistries like CPVC and SIOP. The company aims for an annualized revenue run rate of INR 2,500 Cr by leveraging its doubled CPVC capacity and further expansion to 50,000 MTPA.
Products & Services
Soda Ash, Caustic Soda, PVC, CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride), and SIOP (Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigment).
Brand Portfolio
DCW Limited.
New Products/Services
Expanded CPVC capacity and value-added downstream chemistries are expected to be the core drivers of margin stability and growth.
Market Expansion
Targeting domestic import substitution in the CPVC market, where DCW is the sole domestic manufacturer.
Market Share & Ranking
DCW is the sole domestic manufacturer of CPVC in India.
Strategic Alliances
Kaze Renewables Private Limited (Associate Company).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward specialty chemicals and ESG compliance. India is positioning as a global chemical manufacturing hub for the next decade.
Competitive Landscape
Competition primarily from global importers of CPVC and PVC; commodity segments face pricing pressure from global supply-demand dynamics.
Competitive Moat
Durable moat as the sole domestic manufacturer of CPVC in India, providing a significant logistics and cost advantage over imported alternatives.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to global chemical sector cycles and pricing; India remains attractive due to consumption growth and import substitution opportunities.
Consumer Behavior
Rising demand for CPVC is driven by domestic infrastructure, industrial needs, and construction growth.
Geopolitical Risks
Global macroeconomic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions impact raw material pricing and global demand recovery.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) regulations and SEBI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR).
Environmental Compliance
Investments in zero-liquid discharge and green chemistry to comply with SEBI BRSR mandates and evolving SH&E regulations.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate was approximately 28.5% in FY25, with current tax of INR 8.62 Cr on PBT of INR 30.28 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
Pending reply to the Department of Geology and Mining, Thoothukudi District; management states there is no material impact on financials or operations.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in global commodity markets and potential for further price erosion in PVC/CPVC segments (15% drop recently noted).
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration of manufacturing assets in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.
Third Party Dependencies
Not disclosed as a percentage, but the company uses diversified sourcing to mitigate raw material risk.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by a robust IT backbone and a Disaster Recovery (DR) site located in a separate seismic zone.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Stable credit profile with a net debt of INR 155 Cr and healthy cash equivalents above INR 200 Cr.