MBAPL - M B Agro Prod.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) reported a robust financial performance for FY26, with revenue growing 76% to ₹1,867 crore. Net profit witnessed a significant jump of 161%, reaching ₹150.18 crore compared to ₹57.48 crore in the previous year. The company clarified to the exchange that its auditors issued an unmodified opinion, resolving a previous filing oversight regarding Regulation 33. Additionally, the board has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share for the fiscal year.
- Annual Revenue from operations increased by 76.2% YoY to ₹1,86,698 Lakhs.
- Net Profit for FY26 surged to ₹15,018 Lakhs from ₹5,747 Lakhs in FY25.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved significantly to ₹17.14 from ₹6.56 in the previous year.
- Board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share for FY 2025-26.
- Company confirmed an unmodified audit opinion from M/s. Ashok Kanther & Associates, resolving NSE clarification.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) delivered a stellar FY26 performance, with annual revenue growing 76% YoY to ₹1,867 crore and PAT jumping 161% to ₹150 crore. The company is aggressively expanding its manufacturing footprint, aiming to increase total fertilizer capacity from 0.9 million MTPA to 1.56 million MTPA by FY28. Strategic backward integration at the Dhule and Sagar facilities is expected to drive operational efficiency and insulate the company from volatile raw material imports. Furthermore, the company secured a long-term green ammonia supply and received a credit rating upgrade to A+ (Stable).
- FY26 Revenue reached an all-time high of ₹1,867 crore, up 76% YoY, while PAT rose 161% to ₹150 crore.
- Total fertilizer capacity reached ~900,000 MTPA in FY26, with a target of 1.56 million MTPA by FY28.
- Q4 FY26 PAT surged 318.2% YoY to ₹59.8 crore, aided by tax benefits and improved operational efficiency.
- Secured a 10-year procurement agreement for 1,30,000 MTPA of green ammonia to ensure long-term supply security.
- Credit ratings upgraded to A+ (Stable) by CRISIL and ICRA, reflecting a strengthened balance sheet.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) delivered a stellar performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with annual revenue jumping 76% to ₹1,866.98 crore. The company's net profit for FY26 witnessed a massive 161% growth, reaching ₹150.18 crore compared to ₹57.48 crore in the previous year. For the fourth quarter alone, net profit surged over 300% year-on-year to ₹59.76 crore. Additionally, the board has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share, reflecting strong cash flow and management confidence.
- Annual Revenue from operations grew by 76.3% YoY to ₹1,866.98 crore in FY26.
- Net Profit for FY26 surged 161.3% to ₹150.18 crore from ₹57.48 crore in FY25.
- Q4 FY26 Net Profit stood at ₹59.76 crore, a 319% increase compared to ₹14.25 crore in Q4 FY25.
- Board recommended a final dividend of 5% (₹0.50 per share) for the financial year 2025-26.
- Total Comprehensive Income for the year reached ₹150.23 crore, up from ₹57.29 crore in the previous year.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) delivered a stellar financial performance for FY26, with net profit jumping 161% to ₹150.18 crore from ₹57.48 crore in the previous year. Revenue from operations grew by 76% YoY to reach ₹1,866.98 crore, driven by strong operational scaling. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share (5% of face value), subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, the company has strengthened its governance by appointing new Cost and Internal Auditors for FY27.
- Annual Net Profit surged by 161.3% YoY to ₹150.18 crore in FY26 compared to ₹57.48 crore in FY25.
- Total Revenue from operations increased to ₹1,866.98 crore from ₹1,059.17 crore in the previous fiscal year.
- Recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of ₹10 face value for FY26.
- Q4 FY26 net profit stood at ₹59.76 crore, a massive jump from ₹14.25 crore in the same quarter last year.
- Total expenses for the year rose to ₹1,709.78 crore, reflecting increased production and raw material consumption.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) reported an exceptional financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Annual revenue from operations grew by 76% to ₹1,866.98 crore, while net profit skyrocketed by 161% to ₹150.18 crore. The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share (5% of face value). Additionally, the company appointed new cost and internal auditors for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- Annual revenue from operations increased to ₹1,866.98 crore in FY26 from ₹1,059.17 crore in FY25.
- Net profit for the full year jumped to ₹150.18 crore compared to ₹57.48 crore in the previous year.
- Q4 FY26 net profit stood at ₹59.76 crore, a significant increase from ₹14.25 crore in Q4 FY25.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose sharply to ₹34.21 in FY26 from ₹13.09 in FY25.
- Board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of face value ₹10.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) has announced its earnings conference call scheduled for April 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST. The management will discuss the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Key participants include the Managing Director, CFO, and Group Financial Advisor. This call provides a platform for investors to gain insights into the company's operational performance and future growth strategy.
- Earnings call date set for April 20, 2026, at 16:00 IST via virtual mode.
- Agenda covers audited financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 (Q4 & FY26).
- Top management including MD Pankaj Ostwal and CFO Sourabh Gupta to lead the discussion.
- International toll-free access provided for investors in USA, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, provided by Bigshare Services Private Ltd, covers the period from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. The Registrar and Share Transfer Agent confirmed that no dematerialization requests for equity shares were received during this quarter. This is a standard administrative filing required for all listed companies to ensure records match depository data.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Bigshare Services Private Ltd acted as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA).
- Zero dematerialization requests were received during the period from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026.
- The filing ensures adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd (MBAPL) has successfully commenced commercial production of its expanded DAP/NPK plant at Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, as of March 31, 2026. The project increased the installed capacity from 2,40,000 MTPA to 3,30,000 MTPA, marking a 37.5% capacity boost. This expansion required an investment of approximately Rs. 107 crore, funded through a mix of debt and internal accruals. Since the existing capacity was already operating at 100% utilization, this addition is expected to immediately contribute to top-line growth.
- Total DAP/NPK manufacturing capacity increased by 90,000 MTPA to reach a total of 3,30,000 MTPA.
- Capital expenditure of approximately Rs. 107 crore was financed via a mix of debt and internal accruals.
- Existing facility was operating at 100% utilization as of January 31, 2026, necessitating the expansion.
- Commercial production officially commenced on March 31, 2026, to address the domestic fertilizer demand-supply gap.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) has successfully commenced commercial production at its new facility in Dhule, Maharashtra. The plant is dedicated to Single Super Phosphate (SSP) with a significant capacity of 1,000 Tons Per Day (TPD). Operations officially began on March 31, 2026, marking a major milestone in the company's geographic and operational expansion. This new capacity is expected to contribute significantly to the company's top-line growth in the coming fiscal years.
- Successfully started commercial production of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) at the Dhule location.
- The new facility boasts a production capacity of 1,000 Tons Per Day (TPD).
- Commercial operations officially commenced on March 31, 2026.
- Strategic expansion into Maharashtra strengthens the company's regional market presence.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) has received an assessment order and a notice of demand for ₹7.20 crore from the Income Tax Department for Assessment Year 2024-25. The demand stems from additions made to the company's taxable income concerning outstanding trade payables to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) that were allegedly not paid within prescribed time limits. The company intends to contest this demand via a rectification petition and further legal appeals, asserting that the adjustment is legally incorrect. Management currently believes the demand will not have a material financial impact as they expect a favorable outcome.
- Received a Notice of Demand for ₹7.20 crore under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
- The demand pertains to Assessment Year 2024-25 following a scrutiny assessment under Section 143(3).
- Tax addition was triggered by outstanding payments to MSME vendors as of March 31, 2024.
- Company is preparing to file a rectification petition and explore other legal remedies.
- Management remains confident that the claims are not maintainable and will not impact financial stability.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) has signed a strategic 10-year Green Ammonia Purchase Agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). The agreement secures a supply of 1,30,000 MT of Green Ammonia per annum, with deliveries expected to commence in three years. This initiative, part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aims to transition the company to low-carbon fertilizer production while maintaining price parity with traditional grey ammonia. The move is projected to save approximately ‡6,900 crore in foreign exchange over the 10-year period through import substitution.
- 10-year agreement signed with SECI for 1,30,000 MT of Green Ammonia annually
- Supply expected to commence within 3 years from the date of agreement execution
- Pricing model ensures price parity with traditional grey ammonia to maintain cost efficiency
- Estimated foreign exchange savings of ‡6,900 crore over the contract duration
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons starting April 1, 2026. This is a standard regulatory requirement under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the declaration of audited financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are officially announced. The date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated in due course.
- Trading window for designated persons to be closed from April 1, 2026.
- Closure is in anticipation of the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the public announcement of the financial results.
- Compliance follows SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yara Fertilisers India Private Limited for a domestic marketing arrangement. This strategic tie-up enables MBAPL to sell its agri-inputs through Yara's established distribution network across India. The company anticipates a meaningful contribution to its revenue through this partnership. No upfront financial consideration was involved, making it a capital-efficient strategy to expand market reach.
- Strategic MoU signed with Yara Fertilisers India Private Limited for marketing and selling agri-inputs.
- Leverages Yara's extensive domestic distribution network to enhance market penetration.
- Management expects a meaningful revenue contribution from this agreement.
- No upfront payment or consideration involved in the signing of the agreement.
- Aims to provide customers with assured supply while expanding the company's geographic presence.
CRISIL Ratings has upgraded the long-term credit rating of Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) to CRISIL A+/Stable from CRISIL A/Stable. The rating action covers total bank loan facilities of Rs. 885 crore, including significant term loans and working capital limits. The short-term rating was reaffirmed at CRISIL A1, indicating a very strong degree of safety regarding timely payment of financial obligations. This upgrade reflects the company's strengthening credit profile and improved financial stability.
- Long-term rating upgraded to CRISIL A+/Stable from CRISIL A/Stable
- Short-term rating reaffirmed at CRISIL A1 for bank facilities
- Total bank loan facilities rated amount to Rs. 885 crore
- Major term loans include Rs. 174 crore from Federal Bank and Rs. 150.64 crore from HDFC Bank
- The upgrade signifies improved creditworthiness and potential for lower borrowing costs in the future
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL) reported a robust Q3 FY26 with revenue jumping 115.9% YoY to ₹612.4 crore and PAT rising 77.7% to ₹31.8 crore. The company achieved record production volumes of 1,34,355 MT, with NPK/DAP plants operating at an exceptional 115% capacity utilization. While overall EBITDA margins saw some compression due to a higher mix of low-margin imported fertilizers (2.5-3% margin), margins on self-manufactured products remained stable at 13-14%. Management is focused on massive capacity expansions at Dhule and Sagar to drive future growth and backward integration.
- Quarterly revenue reached an all-time high of ₹612.4 crore, up 115.9% YoY.
- 9M FY26 PAT doubled to ₹90.4 crore, representing a 109.3% increase over the previous year.
- NPK/DAP and SSP plants operated at peak efficiencies of 115% and 109% utilization respectively.
- Major integrated complex at Dhule (3.3 LMT DAP NPK capacity) is on track for H1 FY27 commissioning.
- Subsidy receivables remain healthy with all claims up to the fourth week of November 2025 already received.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Overall revenue grew 29.2% YoY to INR 1,064.9 Cr in FY2025 from INR 823.9 Cr in FY2024. Segment-wise split is not disclosed as the company operates as a single integrated fertilizer business, but growth was primarily driven by higher NPK/DAP sales volumes.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not explicitly disclosed in percentages; however, the company has a strong presence in Madhya Pradesh (Sagar plant) and is expanding into Maharashtra with a new plant in Dhule to capture western markets.
Profitability Margins
Operating Profit Margin improved to 11.59% in FY2025 from 9.61% in FY2024 (a 20.6% increase) due to higher government subsidies. Net Profit Margin rose to 5.43% from 3.04% (a 78.62% increase) driven by higher absolute profits.
EBITDA Margin
OPBDIT/OI margin was 14.4% in FY2025, up from 12.6% in FY2024. This improvement reflects better capacity utilization and the benefits of backward integration into phosphoric and sulphuric acid.
Capital Expenditure
MBAPL is planning a total capex of INR 800 Cr for setting up a new DAP/NPK and SSP plant in Dhule, Maharashtra, and expanding the Madhya Pradesh plant. INR 600-650 Cr is planned over the next three fiscals, funded in a 1:1 debt-to-equity ratio.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Crisil A/Stable/Crisil A1 (factoring in parent OPIL linkages). Interest coverage ratio improved 46.15% to 4.37 in FY2025 due to higher profitability.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include Rock Phosphate, Sulphuric Acid, and Phosphoric Acid. The company is backward integrated for Sulphuric Acid (165,000 MTPA) and Phosphoric Acid (69,000 MTPA), which reduces external cost dependency.
Import Sources
Rock Phosphate is primarily imported from Jordan and Egypt through long-term supply arrangements.
Key Suppliers
Not disclosed by specific company names, but sourced through a common procurement platform for the Ostwal Group from Jordan and Egypt.
Capacity Expansion
DAP/NPK capacity: 240,000 MTPA; SSP capacity: 240,000 MTPA. Phosphoric Acid capacity was increased 130% to 69,000 MTPA on March 30, 2025. A new Sulphuric Acid plant is expected by March 2026, and the Dhule plant is set for October 2026.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are optimized through backward integration and common group sourcing. Operating margins increased 20.6% partly due to these efficiencies and favorable subsidy adjustments.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Revenue growth of 29% was driven by improved capacity utilization of phosphatic fertilizer plants. All units are ISO 9001:2015 certified with NABL-accredited labs.
Logistics & Distribution
The company utilizes a distribution network of 1,400 wholesalers and 15,000 dealers/retailers under the 'Annadata' brand.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
58%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through a massive INR 800 Cr capacity expansion, including the new Dhule plant (Oct 2026) to enter Maharashtra markets, and a marketing agreement with National Fertilisers Ltd (NFL) to expand distribution reach.
Products & Services
Single Super Phosphate (SSP), Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), NPK fertilizers, Beneficiated Rock Phosphate (BRP), Sulphuric Acid, and Phosphoric Acid.
Brand Portfolio
Annadata
New Products/Services
Expansion into DAP/NPK import substitution is expected to be a major revenue contributor as new capacities in Dhule become operational.
Market Expansion
Targeting the Maharashtra market through the Dhule project and increasing national reach via the NFL marketing tie-up.
Market Share & Ranking
Ostwal Group (including MBAPL) is the 2nd largest SSP manufacturer in India with a ~9% national market share.
Strategic Alliances
Marketing agreement with National Fertilisers Ltd (NFL) to leverage their established distribution network.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift toward NPK fertilizers and import substitution for DAP. While organic and nano-fertilizers are emerging, they currently pose only a long-term threat to traditional offtake.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other large SSP and NPK manufacturers; market dynamics are heavily influenced by government subsidy policies.
Competitive Moat
Durable competitive advantage through being the only private Indian group with complete backward integration (BRP to Phosphoric Acid), providing significant cost leadership and a 9% SSP market share.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to agricultural sector health and monsoon patterns, which dictate fertilizer offtake.
Consumer Behavior
Farmers are increasingly adopting NPK over traditional fertilizers, a trend MBAPL is capturing through its 240,000 MTPA DAP/NPK capacity.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers or instability in the Middle East (Jordan/Egypt) could disrupt the supply of critical rock phosphate.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) policy and government regulations on fertilizer pricing and subsidy disbursement.
Environmental Compliance
Focuses on reducing water, power, and raw material usage; all units are ISO certified for quality management.
Taxation Policy Impact
Not explicitly disclosed; however, fiscal policies regarding fertilizer subsidies are the primary regulatory driver.
Legal Contingencies
The company reported no pending litigations that would impact its financial position as of the 2024-25 Annual Report.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Project execution risk for the INR 800 Cr capex program; delays in commissioning the Dhule plant (Oct 2026) could moderate credit metrics longer than expected.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Currently concentrated in Madhya Pradesh, but the Dhule project will diversify operations into Maharashtra.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on the Government of India for timely subsidy payments (INR 127.3 Cr pending) and on Middle Eastern suppliers for rock phosphate.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Long-term risk from technological breakthroughs in organic or nano-fertilizers that could offer better productivity than traditional phosphatic fertilizers.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is generally high as a large portion is government subsidy, though realization timing is a risk (Debtors turnover improved 43.75% to 5.52).