RELCHEMQ - Rel. Chemotex
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Reliance Chemotex Industries has received formal approval from both BSE and NSE for the reclassification of Mr. Nand Gopal Khaitan from the 'Promoter' category to the 'Public' category. The approval, granted on March 4, 2026, follows an application submitted by the company in November 2025. Mr. Khaitan holds a negligible 100 shares in the company, representing 0.00% of the total shareholding. This change is a regulatory formality and does not impact the company's management control or operational structure.
- BSE and NSE approved the reclassification of Mr. Nand Gopal Khaitan on March 4, 2026.
- The outgoing promoter holds only 100 shares, which is 0.00% of the total shareholding.
- The reclassification process was initiated via an application dated November 18, 2025.
- The move complies with Regulation 31A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has downgraded the credit rating for Reliance Chemotex Industries Limited's bank loan facilities. The rating for the INR 2,066 million facilities has been revised to IND BBB- with a Stable outlook and IND A3 for short-term instruments. This downgrade occurs despite a reduction in the total rated issue size from the previous INR 2,206.62 million. A downgrade typically signals a perceived increase in credit risk or a weakening of the company's financial profile.
- India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) downgraded bank loan facility ratings to IND BBB-/Stable/IND A3
- The total size of the rated bank loan facilities was reduced to INR 2,066 million from INR 2,206.62 million
- The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- The outlook for the long-term rating has been assigned as 'Stable' despite the downgrade action
Reliance Chemotex Industries has appointed Mr. Brahm Swaroop Sharma as President and Senior Managerial Personnel effective February 11, 2026. Mr. Sharma brings 30 years of extensive experience in the textile industry, focusing on operations, strategy, and production management. His track record includes leading large-scale spinning mills and implementing digital transformations across India, Europe, and Turkey. This appointment is expected to strengthen the company's operational efficiency and global business expansion efforts.
- Appointment of Mr. Brahm Swaroop Sharma as President and Senior Managerial Personnel (SMP)
- Mr. Sharma brings 30 years of experience in textile operations and strategy
- Expertise in turning around underperforming units and implementing automation
- Global experience spanning markets in India, Europe, and Turkey
- Appointment effective from February 11, 2026, following Board approval
Reliance Chemotex reported a mixed set of results for Q3 FY26, with revenue from operations declining 11.1% YoY to ₹81.94 crore. Despite the top-line contraction, Net Profit saw a substantial YoY increase of 314% to ₹0.80 crore, although it fell 51.6% sequentially from ₹1.65 crore in Q2. The company also strengthened its leadership by appointing Mr. Brahm Swaroop Sharma, a textile veteran with 30 years of experience, as President. Profitability was supported by inventory adjustments despite rising power and fuel costs.
- Revenue from operations fell 11.1% YoY to ₹81.94 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Net Profit grew 314% YoY to ₹0.80 crore, but declined 51.6% on a QoQ basis.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at ₹1.06 for the quarter, up from ₹0.26 in Q3 FY25.
- Appointed Mr. Brahm Swaroop Sharma as President (Senior Managerial Personnel) effective February 11, 2026.
- Power and fuel expenses increased to ₹12.20 crore from ₹10.93 crore in the year-ago period.
Reliance Chemotex reported a significant year-on-year surge in Net Profit for Q3 FY26, reaching ₹79.95 Lacs compared to ₹19.31 Lacs in the same quarter last year. However, revenue from operations saw a decline of 11.1% YoY to ₹8,194.11 Lacs, and performance was weaker on a sequential basis with PAT falling from ₹165.28 Lacs in Q2 FY26. For the nine-month period ended December 2025, the company's PAT grew by 59.4% to ₹351.56 Lacs. Additionally, the company strengthened its leadership by appointing Mr. Brahm Swaroop Sharma, a textile veteran with 30 years of experience, as President.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹79.95 Lacs, up 314% from ₹19.31 Lacs in Q3 FY25.
- Revenue from operations declined to ₹8,194.11 Lacs in Q3 FY26 from ₹9,222.98 Lacs YoY.
- Nine-month PAT increased to ₹351.56 Lacs compared to ₹220.50 Lacs in the previous year.
- Power & Fuel costs rose to ₹1,219.57 Lacs in Q3 FY26 from ₹1,093.22 Lacs in Q3 FY25.
- Appointment of Mr. Brahm Swaroop Sharma as President (SMP) effective February 11, 2026.
Reliance Chemotex Industries Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Birendra Bahadur Singh from his position as Vice-President (HR & IR), a role designated as Senior Management Personnel. His resignation was effective from the closing of business hours on February 7, 2026, citing personal reasons. Mr. Singh had been serving in this capacity since December 1, 2021, marking a tenure of over four years. The company has accepted the resignation and relieved him of his duties immediately.
- Mr. Birendra Bahadur Singh resigned as Vice-President (HR & IR) effective February 7, 2026
- The executive was classified as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) under SEBI LODR regulations
- He had held the position since December 1, 2021, providing over 4 years of leadership in HR
- The resignation was attributed to personal circumstances and was accepted by the Managing Director
Reliance Chemotex Industries Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., confirms that all dematerialization requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, were processed within the mandated 15-day timeframe. It verifies that physical security certificates were mutilated, cancelled, and replaced by the name of depositories in the register of members. This is a standard procedural filing required by Indian stock exchanges to ensure the integrity of electronic shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., confirmed all dematerialization requests were accepted or rejected as per norms.
- Security certificates were mutilated and cancelled within 15 days of receipt.
- The name of the depositories has been substituted in the register of members as the registered owner.
Reliance Chemotex Industries Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations. This closure is for the purpose of declaring the un-audited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the results are announced. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated in due course.
- Trading window closure effective from Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the un-audited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
- Restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives.
- Trading window will reopen 48 hours after the official declaration of financial results.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations grew 4.19% YoY to INR 191.89 Cr in H1 FY26 from INR 184.17 Cr in H1 FY25. Segment-specific growth is not detailed, but the company focuses on synthetic blended yarns and technical textiles.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company notes a focus on both export sales and revitalizing sales in the domestic Indian market.
Profitability Margins
Operating profit margin stood at 7.74% in FY24, up from 6.78% in FY23. Net profit margin improved to 1.13% in FY24 from 0.86% in FY23, primarily aided by deferred tax adjustments despite geopolitical pressures.
EBITDA Margin
OPBDITA/OI margin was 9.5% in FY24, a decline from 10.9% in FY23. This contraction reflects higher operating costs and adverse market situations despite a slight revenue increase.
Capital Expenditure
The company completed expansion projects totaling approximately INR 130 Cr, which added 13,440 spindles to its capacity. Capital Work in Progress stood at INR 0.81 Cr as of September 30, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company was rated [CRISIL]B(Stable)/[CRISIL]A4; ISSUER NOT COOPERATING as of September 30, 2024. Interest coverage ratio declined significantly from 2.90x in FY23 to 1.81x in FY24 due to higher interest rates and lower profitability.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include Polyester, Viscose, and Acrylic fiber. Raw material consumption of INR 94.93 Cr represented 49.4% of total revenue in H1 FY26.
Import Sources
Primarily sourced from the domestic Indian market to support manufacturing units in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Key Suppliers
Key suppliers include Reliance Industries Limited for polyester staple fiber and Grasim Industries Limited for viscose staple fiber.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity was expanded by 13,440 spindles, representing a ~25% increase in total capacity. The expansion also included modernizing and expanding dyeing facilities.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs were INR 94.93 Cr in H1 FY26, a slight decrease of 2.4% from INR 97.27 Cr in H1 FY25, suggesting improved procurement or mix despite revenue growth.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Focus on 'value-added' product offerings and strategic cost-reduction efforts spearheaded by executive leadership.
Logistics & Distribution
Not disclosed as a specific percentage, but the company manages exports and domestic distribution from its Rajasthan unit.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by a 25% capacity expansion (13,440 spindles) and diversification into technical, industrial, and medical textiles. The company is also focusing on R&D to expand value-added product offerings and revitalizing domestic sales while maintaining export momentum.
Products & Services
Synthetic blended yarns, technical textiles, industrial textiles, medical textiles, and dyed yarns.
Brand Portfolio
Reliance Chemotex Industries Limited (RCIL).
New Products/Services
Diversification into technical and medical textiles is expected to contribute to higher-margin revenue streams, though specific % contribution is not disclosed.
Market Expansion
Focus on expanding the value-added product portfolio in both domestic and international export markets.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The textile industry is facing challenges from high interest rates and fluctuating raw material costs. The trend is shifting toward technical and medical textiles where RCIL is positioning itself for future growth.
Competitive Landscape
Competes in the fragmented synthetic yarn and textile market; key competitors are not named but include other large-scale spinning mills.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on specialized manufacturing processes (Toyota Production System) and a niche focus on technical/industrial textiles, which are more durable than standard apparel yarns.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global demand and the Indian economy's GDP growth (6.5% in FY25). Geopolitical situations are cited as a reason for recent profit pressure.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward technical and medical textiles is driving the company's product diversification strategy.
Geopolitical Risks
Uncertainties such as US investment policies and global supply chain disruptions impact export demand and raw material pricing.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to government import/export policies and textile industry regulations; the company monitors these as part of its regulatory risk management.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company benefited from deferred tax credits, which increased the net profit margin despite lower operating profits. Current tax for H1 FY26 was INR 0.38 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The Audit Committee reviews 'substantial defaults' in payments to creditors/depositors, though no specific pending court case values were disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Fluctuations in petroleum prices (raw material link), interest rate volatility (impacting debt servicing), and geopolitical shifts affecting export markets.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing is concentrated in Udaipur, Rajasthan, making it sensitive to regional policy and utility costs (Power costs rose 30.6% YoY).
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on Reliance Industries and Grasim Industries for critical raw material supply.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company mitigates this through ongoing modernization of dyeing facilities and adopting lean manufacturing ideologies.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 22.21 Cr as of September 2025, up 26.5% from March 2025, indicating potential credit exposure risks.