EXCELINDUS - Excel Industries
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Excel Industries Limited has formally submitted an application to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the reclassification of a promoter group member to the public category. This follows the Board of Directors' approval of the request on February 3, 2026. The company completed the submission process through the Event Based Compliance Module on February 12, 2026, after an initial email submission on February 6 due to technical issues. This is a procedural regulatory step and does not impact the company's core business operations.
- Board approved the promoter reclassification request on February 3, 2026
- Initial application submitted to NSE via email on February 6, 2026, due to portal issues
- Final submission through the Event Based Compliance Module completed on February 12, 2026
- Disclosure made under Regulation 31A (8) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Excel Industries reported a 19% YoY growth in revenue from operations to ₹233.45 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Net profit for the quarter increased by 31.3% YoY to ₹8.40 crore, showing a recovery from the previous year's quarterly performance. However, for the nine-month period, net profit declined by 15.8% YoY to ₹60.69 crore, indicating some margin pressure earlier in the fiscal year. The company has also reorganized its reporting into a single 'Chemicals' segment and made a one-time provision of ₹1.15 crore for gratuity due to new Labour Codes.
- Quarterly Revenue from operations grew 18.8% YoY to ₹233.45 crore from ₹196.41 crore.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹8.40 crore, up from ₹6.40 crore in the same period last year.
- Nine-month (9M) Revenue increased to ₹813.12 crore compared to ₹730.23 crore in the previous year.
- The company transitioned to a single operating and reportable segment named 'Chemicals' for better strategic focus.
- An incremental provision of ₹115.42 lakhs was made for Gratuity following the notification of new Government Labour Codes.
Excel Industries reported a strong Q3 FY26 with revenue growing 19% YoY to ₹233 crore, driven by improved demand in performance solutions and better price realizations. While quarterly PAT rose 31% to ₹8 crore, the 9-month performance shows a cumulative decline in profitability with 9M PAT down 16% YoY to ₹61 crore. The company is planning a significant capital expenditure of ₹200-300 crore over the next three years for capacity expansion and technology upgrades. Export contributions remain steady, accounting for 27% of quarterly revenue.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue grew 19% YoY to ₹233 Cr, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 39% to ₹17 Cr.
- 9M FY26 Revenue increased 11% to ₹813 Cr, though PAT declined 16% to ₹61 Cr compared to the previous year.
- Planned Capex of ₹200-300 Cr over the next 3 years for plant upgrades, product innovation, and capacity expansion.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q3 FY26 improved by 100bps YoY to 7.3% due to favorable product mix.
- Export revenue contributed 27% to the total revenue in Q3 FY26, up from 22.3% for the 9-month period.
The Board of Directors of Excel Industries has approved a request from Mrs. Malti Bhatia to reclassify her status from the 'Promoter Group' to the 'Public' category. Mrs. Bhatia holds 1,04,082 equity shares, which represents a minor 0.83% stake in the company's total paid-up share capital. The reclassification is based on her lack of involvement in company management, absence of control, and no board representation. This move is now subject to final approval from the BSE and NSE.
- Board approved reclassification of Mrs. Malti Bhatia from 'Promoter Group' to 'Public' category on February 03, 2026.
- The applicant holds 1,04,082 equity shares, representing 0.83% of the total paid-up share capital.
- The request complies with all requirements under Regulation 31A of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- The applicant confirmed no involvement in management, no special rights, and no board representation.
- Final implementation is subject to approval from the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.
Excel Industries Limited has officially approved its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors met on February 3, 2026, for over four and a half hours to review and finalize the performance metrics. The submission includes the statutory Limited Review Report, ensuring regulatory compliance under SEBI guidelines. While the cover letter does not disclose specific profit figures, it confirms the completion of the audit committee's review process.
- Board approved financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- The Board meeting lasted approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes, concluding at 06:40 p.m.
- Results were reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee prior to Board approval.
- The filing includes the Limited Review Report issued by the company's statutory auditors.
- The announcement covers both Chemicals and Environment & Biotech divisions.
Excel Industries Limited's Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, during their meeting on February 3, 2026. The results were reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee prior to board approval. While the specific financial figures were not detailed in the cover letter, the announcement confirms the completion of the statutory review for the third quarter. The board meeting concluded at 6:40 p.m. following a nearly five-hour session.
- Board approved unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025, were also cleared.
- The Audit Committee conducted a prior review and recommendation of the financials.
- A Limited Review Report from the statutory auditors has been filed with the results.
- The board meeting lasted approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Malti Dilipsingh Bhatia, a member of the promoter group at Excel Industries, has formally applied to be reclassified as a public shareholder. She currently holds 1,04,082 equity shares, representing a minor 0.83% stake in the company's paid-up capital. The applicant has confirmed she has no involvement in management, no board representation, and no special voting rights. This request follows standard SEBI Regulation 31A procedures for shareholders with insignificant holdings and no control over the company.
- Malti Dilipsingh Bhatia seeks reclassification from 'Promoter Group' to 'Public Category'
- The applicant holds 1,04,082 equity shares, equivalent to 0.83% of total paid-up capital
- Request submitted under Regulation 31A of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Applicant confirms no managerial involvement, no board seat, and no special rights
Excel Industries Limited has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for February 3, 2026, to review and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. In compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, the trading window for insiders will remain closed until February 5, 2026. The window is scheduled to re-open for designated persons on February 6, 2026. This is a routine regulatory filing ahead of the quarterly earnings release.
- Board meeting scheduled for February 3, 2026, to approve Q3 FY26 results.
- Financial results cover the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.
- Insider trading window remains closed until February 5, 2026.
- Trading window for designated persons will re-open on February 6, 2026.
Excel Industries Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate for the period ended December 31, 2025, as required under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations. The filing confirms that all share certificates received for dematerialization were processed, mutilated, and cancelled within the prescribed timelines. The company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd, verified that the names of depositories were updated in the register of members. This is a standard administrative procedure to ensure the integrity of the shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Confirmation that dematerialized securities are listed on both BSE and NSE.
- Registrar and Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd confirmed zero rematerialization requests during the period.
- All security certificates received were mutilated and cancelled after due verification within stipulated timeframes.
Excel Industries Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading Regulations. This closure is a standard procedure ahead of the declaration of financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The restriction applies to designated persons and their immediate relatives, while the window remains open for general investors. The window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared.
- Trading window closure effective from January 1, 2026
- Closure is in relation to financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Restriction applies to designated persons and their immediate relatives as per the Company's Code
- Trading window will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of the quarterly results
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Overall revenue grew 18% in FY 2024-25 to INR 978.07 Cr from INR 826.14 Cr. In Q2 FY26, revenue was INR 270.2 Cr, a 12.7% decline QoQ from INR 309.5 Cr in Q1 FY26, primarily due to subdued demand in the agrochemical segment. The environmental business remains a minor contributor at 1% of total revenue.
Geographic Revenue Split
Domestic sales account for approximately 80% of revenue, while exports contributed 20% in fiscal 2023, down from 25.5% in fiscal 2022 due to headwinds in export markets.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin improved significantly to 8.54% in FY 2024-25 from 1.83% in FY 2023-24. Operating Profit Margin for FY 2024-25 was 11.58%, up 334.23% from 2.67% in the previous year. However, Q2 FY26 PAT margin stood at 7.8%, down from 13.3% in Q2 FY25.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for Q2 FY26 was 11.1%, a decrease from 13.6% in Q1 FY26 and 18.2% in Q2 FY25. Management targets a full-year FY26 EBITDA margin of 13-15% based on expected recovery in the second half.
Capital Expenditure
The company has planned capital expenditure of INR 200-300 Cr spread over the next three years. A specific long-term contract for specialty chemicals involves a dedicated capex of INR 35-40 Cr.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a strong financial risk profile with a 'Negative' outlook from rating agencies due to subdued near-term operating performance. It is essentially debt-free with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04% as of FY 2024-25 and an interest coverage ratio of 47.82x.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
The company utilizes various chemical intermediates for its production processes, though specific chemical names like phosphorus or sulfur are not explicitly listed in the provided documents.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity utilization stands at 70-75% across three manufacturing sites. Planned expansion includes a biocide capacity increase and new facilities for a long-term specialty chemical contract requiring INR 35-40 Cr investment.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material prices have stabilized recently, which contributed to the operating margin expansion to 12.2% in fiscal 2025 from 3% in fiscal 2024. In FY23, a mismatch between sales prices and input costs caused margins to drop to 11.6%.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization is maintained at 70-75%. Manufacturing efficiency is supported by prudent working capital management and a debt-free balance sheet.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
13-15%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by the 'Performance Solutions' sector and contract manufacturing. The company is investing INR 35-40 Cr in a new long-term contract for non-agro specialty chemicals and expanding biocide capacity to ensure sustained value creation and diversification away from agrochemicals.
Products & Services
Chemical intermediates for agrochemicals, commodity polymers, engineering polymers, soaps, detergents, water-treatment chemicals, and biocides.
Brand Portfolio
Excel Industries Limited.
New Products/Services
New initiatives include a long-term supply contract for a specialty chemical (non-agro) and expanded biocide offerings.
Market Expansion
The company is targeting the non-agro specialty chemical market to reduce sector-specific cyclicality.
Strategic Alliances
The company recently divested its 19.99% stake in associate company Mobitrash Recycle Ventures Private Limited (MRVPL) to Mr. Ashwin C. Shroff.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The chemical industry is seeing a demand revival in specialty segments. Excel is positioning itself by shifting focus toward performance solutions, which are expected to grow faster than traditional agrochemical intermediates.
Competitive Moat
Excel possesses a durable moat through its long-standing legacy as one of India's oldest chemical companies, a diversified product portfolio across pharma and polymers, and a strong debt-free financial structure with INR 223 Cr in unencumbered cash surplus.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to monsoon patterns; an extended monsoon in Q2 FY26 led to subdued demand in the agrochemical segment and a 12.7% QoQ revenue drop.
Geopolitical Risks
Headwinds in export markets have historically impacted volumes, leading to a decline in export share to 20% of total sales.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to standard chemical industry manufacturing standards and pollution norms, though specific new regulatory impacts were not detailed.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for Q2 FY26 was approximately 22.9%, with INR 6.3 Cr tax paid on a Profit Before Tax of INR 27.5 Cr.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the 'Negative' outlook on operating performance in the near term, which may result in suboptimal cash generation if agrochemical demand remains subdued.
Geographic Concentration Risk
80% of revenue is concentrated in the Indian domestic market.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is stable with a trade receivable turnover ratio of 4.88 times in FY 2024-25.