GUJRAFFIA - Guj. Raffia Inds
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Gujarat Raffia Industries reported a massive jump in revenue from operations, reaching ₹23.90 crore in Q3 FY26 compared to ₹6.10 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite the nearly four-fold increase in revenue, net profit grew more modestly by 38% to ₹10.51 lakhs, primarily due to a sharp rise in raw material costs. For the nine-month period, the company has already surpassed its full-year FY25 revenue, posting ₹61.57 crore. The operating margins remain thin as the surge in top-line growth is heavily offset by input costs.
- Revenue from operations skyrocketed by 292% YoY to ₹23.90 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Net Profit for the quarter increased by 37.7% YoY to ₹10.51 lakhs from ₹7.63 lakhs.
- 9M FY26 revenue stands at ₹61.57 crore, nearly triple the ₹22.09 crore reported in 9M FY25.
- Cost of materials consumed rose significantly to ₹21.12 crore, representing 88% of total revenue.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved to ₹0.19 for the quarter compared to ₹0.14 in the previous year.
Gujarat Raffia Industries reported a massive year-on-year surge in revenue for Q3 FY26, with operations generating ₹23.90 crore compared to just ₹6.10 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite the top-line growth, net profit saw a more modest increase to ₹10.51 lakhs from ₹7.63 lakhs due to a significant rise in raw material costs. Sequentially, the company faced a decline in both revenue and profitability compared to the September 2025 quarter. The 9-month performance remains strong with total income reaching ₹61.88 crore, nearly tripling from the previous year's ₹22.22 crore.
- Revenue from operations grew by 292% YoY to ₹2389.79 lacs from ₹609.65 lacs.
- Net Profit after Tax increased by 37.7% YoY to ₹10.51 lacs from ₹7.63 lacs.
- Total expenses rose sharply to ₹2404.35 lacs, with raw material costs accounting for ₹2111.99 lacs.
- 9-month Net Profit stands at ₹63.27 lacs, up from ₹42.37 lacs in the previous year period.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter improved to ₹0.19 from ₹0.14 YoY, though down from ₹0.35 in Q2.
Gujarat Raffia Industries Limited has submitted its Structured Digital Database (SDD) compliance certificate for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company confirmed that it successfully captured all 4 required events involving Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) during the period. The database is maintained internally, is non-tamperable, and includes an audit trail for the last 8 years. This filing demonstrates the company's adherence to SEBI's Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations.
- Successfully captured all 4 required UPSI events during the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Maintains a non-tamperable internal database with an 8-year audit trail as per SEBI PIT Regulations.
- Confirmed zero non-compliances for the current and previous quarters.
- Compliance certificate issued under Regulation 3(5) and 3(6) of SEBI PIT Regulations.
Gujarat Raffia Industries Limited has informed stock exchanges that it is exempt from submitting the quarterly Corporate Governance Report for the period ended December 31, 2025. This exemption is provided under Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, for smaller listed entities. The company qualifies for this relaxation as its paid-up equity share capital does not exceed ₹10 crore and its net worth does not exceed ₹25 crore as of the end of the previous financial year (2024-25). This is a routine regulatory disclosure and does not impact the company's operational status.
- Exemption claimed under Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.
- Paid-up equity share capital is below the ₹10 crore threshold as of March 31, 2025.
- Net worth remains below the ₹25 crore limit as per the previous financial year's audited figures.
- The company is currently not required to comply with specific governance provisions under regulations 17 to 27.
Gujarat Raffia Industries Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by its Registrar and Transfer Agent, Accurate Securities & Registry Private Limited, confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization were processed within the stipulated time limits. The filing ensures that physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification, with the depository's name updated in the records. This is a standard administrative procedure for all listed companies in India.
- Compliance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
- Confirmation that dematerialization requests were processed within the mandated timeframe
- Verification that physical security certificates were mutilated and cancelled as per operational procedures
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Transfer Agent for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
Gujarat Raffia Industries Limited has informed the exchanges that its trading window will be closed starting January 1, 2026. This closure is in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations ahead of the declaration of un-audited standalone financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the board meeting results are officially announced. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be shared in a separate notification.
- Trading window closure effective from January 1, 2026.
- Closure relates to the un-audited standalone financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
- Trading restriction remains in place until 48 hours after the financial results are declared.
- PAN of Designated Persons will be frozen by CDSL to prevent insider trading during this period.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total income for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, reached INR 37.75 Cr. Specific segment-wise revenue splits were not disclosed, but the company highlights growth in domestic markets for tarpaulin, fabric, and sacks.
Profitability Margins
Profit before tax (PBT) margin for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, was approximately 1.88% (INR 0.71 Cr PBT on INR 37.75 Cr total income).
EBITDA Margin
Estimated EBITDA margin for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, is 5.79%, calculated from PBT (INR 0.71 Cr) plus Depreciation (INR 1.12 Cr) and Finance Costs (INR 0.35 Cr).
Capital Expenditure
The company planned to complete plant capacity expansions by the end of FY 2024-25. Depreciation increased by 65.6% YoY to INR 1.12 Cr for the half-year ended September 2025, reflecting significant recent asset additions.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed. Non-current borrowings were INR 2.18 Cr as of September 30, 2025, a reduction of 22.6% from INR 2.82 Cr in the previous year.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Petrochemical-based polymers (PP/PE) represent the primary raw material cost, estimated at 82% of total income (INR 30.95 Cr for H1 FY26).
Key Suppliers
Not disclosed; documents refer generally to large petrochemical manufacturers.
Capacity Expansion
Plant capacity expansions were scheduled for completion by the end of FY 2024-25 to drive growth in domestic tarpaulin and fabric markets.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material and manufacturing-related costs totaled INR 30.95 Cr for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, representing approximately 82% of total income.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company plans to achieve growth through the completion of plant capacity expansions by the end of 2024-25. It is targeting increased demand in domestic markets for tarpaulin, fabric, and sacks, specifically driven by the expansion of food-grain packaging by government agencies and a significant presence in the fertilizer and agriculture sectors.
Products & Services
Tarpaulin, HDPE/PP woven fabric, and sacks used for food-grain and fertilizer packaging.
Market Expansion
Targeting domestic markets for tarpaulin, fabric, and sacks, particularly in the fertilizer and agriculture sectors.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift towards increased government procurement for food-grain packaging, which is expected to drive domestic demand for sacks and fabric. Despite a global slowdown, the domestic market for tarpaulin remains optimistic due to its applications in agriculture.
Competitive Landscape
Large petrochemical manufacturers provide significant competition due to their scale and lower cost structures for raw materials.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is based on its established presence in the fertilizer and agriculture sectors and its ability to secure government-driven packaging contracts, providing a competitive foothold in the domestic market.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to global economic slowdowns and domestic agricultural cycles.
Geopolitical Risks
Global slowdown mentioned as a potential risk factor affecting industrial demand.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with Ind AS and GST regulations is required; however, GST reconciliation was pending as of the last audit.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company reported a tax provision of INR (18.35) lacs for the half-year ended September 30, 2025.
Legal Contingencies
As of March 31, 2025, balances with revenue authorities and unpaid duties/taxes related to GST are pending reconciliation. The company has also not provided for or quantified deferred tax assets/liabilities.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Pending GST reconciliation and competitive pressure from low-cost petrochemical giants.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on large petrochemical manufacturers for raw material supply.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company uses accounting software with audit trail features to mitigate internal control risks and ensure data integrity.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables increased 101.3% YoY to INR 3.14 Cr, indicating potential counterparty risk or a significant increase in credit-based sales volume.