West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WSTCSTPAPR)
₹840.00 +2.14% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, West Coast's revenue was ₹1,051 Cr (+10.1% year on year, -15.6% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹142 Cr (+135.4% year on year); the operating margin was 19.3%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹1,051 | +10.1% | -15.6% |
| Operating profit | ₹203 | +31.1% | +29.5% |
| Net profit | ₹142 | +135.4% | +162.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 20.21 | +145.3% | +157.5% |
| Operating margin | 19.3% | — | — |
WSTCSTPAPR delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 8.45% of the WSTCSTPAPR shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 41.11%. The price rose 2.14% on unusually low delivery, so more of the move than usual was intraday trading. It traded 3.6 times its average daily volume. It closed at a price band (circuit) on 1 session in about the last 20.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 17.4% · 17.0% · 14.3% · 22.1% · 8.4%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
West Coast Paper Mills Limited responded to surveillance queries from BSE and NSE dated October 15, 2026, regarding significant movement in its share price. The company confirmed that there are no pending announcements, disclosures, or undisclosed price-sensitive information requiring reporting under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR. The management stated that the observed price movement across exchanges is purely market driven. The filing is a standard regulatory clarification with no new underlying operational or financial updates.
- Responded to BSE query dated 15.10.2026 and NSE letter dated 15.10.2026
- Company confirmed zero pending disclosures under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR
- Clarified that recent share price volatility across exchanges is purely market driven
- Clarification filed on October 16, 2026
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The certificate from RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited confirms that securities received for dematerialisation during the quarter were duly processed, confirmed/rejected, and listed on the exchanges. The RTA verified that physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled per guidelines. This is a routine quarterly secretarial compliance disclosure.
- Compliance submission under Regulation 74(5) for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited on October 03, 2026
- Formal filing submitted to BSE and NSE on October 06, 2026
- Confirms mutilation, cancellation, and substitution in register of members within prescribed timelines
West Coast Paper Mills has submitted the minutes of its 71st Annual General Meeting held on August 17, 2026. Shareholders approved all 8 resolutions, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements, declaration of a ₹3.00 per equity share dividend (Face Value ₹2), and the re-appointment of key directors including Joint Managing Director Virendraa Bangur. Operationally, the Dandeli paper unit operated near full capacity producing 3,19,933 MT against a 3,20,000 MT capacity.
- Dividend of ₹3.00 per equity share (Face Value ₹2) approved by 100% of voting shareholders
- Paper Division at Dandeli achieved production of 3,19,933 MT against 3,20,000 MT installed capacity
- Cable Division produced 109,564 km and commissioned backward-integrated Optical Fibre Draw Tower
- All 8 ordinary and special resolutions approved with requisite majorities
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has announced the outcome of its 71st Annual General Meeting held on August 17, 2026. Shareholders approved all 8 resolutions with requisite majorities, including the adoption of FY26 standalone and consolidated financial statements, declaration of equity dividend, and the re-appointment of directors. Key executive re-appointments included Shri Virendraa Bangur as Joint Managing Director (97.51% votes in favor) and Shri Rajendra Jain as Executive Director (90.21% votes in favor).
- All 8 ordinary and special resolutions passed with required majority via remote e-voting and AGM e-voting.
- Shareholders approved the dividend on equity shares for FY26 with 99.9999% favorable votes.
- Re-appointment of Shri Virendraa Bangur as Joint Managing Director approved with 97.5069% votes in favor.
- Re-appointment of Shri Rajendra Jain as Executive Director passed with 90.2065% votes in favor (9.7935% against).
- Total shareholder count on the record date (10-08-2026) stood at 46,929.
West Coast Paper Mills completed its 71st Annual General Meeting on August 17, 2026, with shareholders passing all 8 ordinary and special resolutions. Key approvals include the adoption of FY26 audited financial statements, declaration of equity dividend for FY26, and the re-appointment of Joint Managing Director Virendraa Bangur and Executive Director Rajendra Jain. Overall voter participation stood at 71.68% of outstanding shares (47,346,014 votes polled across 66,048,908 total shares). All resolutions were approved with high approval margins ranging from 90.21% to 100.00%.
- All 8 resolutions passed with majorities between 90.21% and 100.00% of votes cast.
- Total voter turnout was 71.68% (47,346,014 votes polled out of 66,048,908 outstanding shares).
- Adoption of FY26 financial statements and dividend approved with >99.99% shareholder support.
- Re-appointment of Joint MD Virendraa Bangur approved with 97.51% votes in favour.
- Re-appointment of Executive Director Rajendra Jain approved with 90.21% votes in favour.
West Coast Paper Mills reported a strong recovery in profitability for Q1 FY27, with consolidated PAT surging 163% QoQ to ₹141.84 Cr. While consolidated revenue declined 16% QoQ to ₹1,051.26 Cr, EBITDA grew 55% to ₹247.97 Cr, indicating significant margin expansion. The PAT margin improved from 4% to 13% sequentially, driven by operational efficiencies in the Paper Division and better realizations in the Cable Division. This performance marks a sharp rebound from the compressed margins seen throughout FY26.
- Consolidated PAT increased 163% QoQ to ₹141.84 Cr from ₹53.98 Cr in the previous quarter.
- EBITDA margins improved significantly, with EBITDA rising 55% QoQ to ₹247.97 Cr despite lower revenue.
- Consolidated PAT margin expanded by 900 basis points to 13% in Q1 FY27.
- Quarterly EPS stood at ₹20.21, nearly matching the entire TTM EPS of ₹22.81.
- Standalone PAT grew 122% QoQ to ₹108.68 Cr, supported by a 1000 bps margin expansion.
West Coast Paper Mills reported a strong Q1 FY27 with consolidated revenue growing 10.1% YoY to ₹1,051.26 Cr. Net profit witnessed a significant jump of 135.4% YoY to ₹141.84 Cr, compared to ₹60.26 Cr in the same quarter last year. This growth was bolstered by a 105.8% YoY surge in the Telecommunication Cables segment revenue. Despite a lockout at the Kadiyam unit of subsidiary Andhra Paper during the quarter, operations have resumed and reached 93% capacity as of July 2026.
- Consolidated Net Profit grew 135.4% YoY to ₹141.84 Cr from ₹60.26 Cr.
- Telecommunication Cables segment revenue doubled to ₹152.19 Cr vs ₹73.94 Cr YoY.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations increased 10.1% YoY to ₹1,051.26 Cr.
- Kadiyam Unit (Andhra Paper) resumed operations on July 15, 2026, and is at 93% capacity.
- Standalone EPS for the quarter stood at ₹16.45 compared to ₹6.21 in Q1 FY26.
West Coast Paper Mills reported a robust Q1 FY27 with consolidated net profit surging 135.4% YoY to ₹141.84 Cr, compared to ₹60.26 Cr in the same quarter last year. Consolidated revenue grew 10.1% YoY to ₹1,051.26 Cr, driven by a massive turnaround in the Telecommunication Cables segment which saw profits jump from ₹0.45 Cr to ₹74.02 Cr. This performance is particularly notable as it comes despite a month-long lockout at the Kadiyam unit of subsidiary Andhra Paper in May 2026. The company's quarterly EPS rose significantly to ₹20.21 from ₹8.24 YoY.
- Consolidated Net Profit surged 135.4% YoY to ₹141.84 Cr from ₹60.26 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Telecommunication Cables segment profit grew exponentially to ₹74.02 Cr from ₹0.45 Cr YoY.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations increased 10.1% YoY to ₹1,051.26 Cr.
- Subsidiary Andhra Paper's Kadiyam unit resumed operations on July 15, 2026, and is currently at 93% capacity.
- Standalone revenue stood at ₹638.10 Cr with a standalone PAT of ₹108.68 Cr.
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has responded to a surveillance query from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) regarding a significant increase in trading volume. The company clarified on July 23, 2026, that it has no pending announcements or undisclosed material information that could influence the stock price. Management stated that the volume increase is purely market-driven and that they remain in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. This filing serves as a standard clarification that no internal corporate developments are currently driving the market activity.
- NSE issued a query regarding volume spurt on July 22, 2026
- Company submitted its formal response on July 23, 2026
- Confirmed compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Stated that no pending disclosures or events are required to be reported
West Coast Paper Mills has issued notice for its 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on August 17, 2026. Key agenda items include the re-appointment of Joint Managing Director Virendraa Bangur for a 3-year term and Executive Director Rajendra Jain for 2 years. The company reported a consolidated PAT of approximately ‑156 Cr for FY26, a significant decline from ‑335.6 Cr in FY25, reflecting industry-wide pricing pressures. Shareholders will also vote on a dividend declaration for FY26 and the ratification of cost auditor remuneration.
- 71st Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, via video conferencing
- Proposed re-appointment of Shri Virendraa Bangur as JMD for a 3-year term ending June 2029
- JMD remuneration cap set at 5% of net profits if annual pay exceeds ‑5 Cr
- FY26 consolidated PAT calculated at ‑155.75 Cr, down ~53% from FY25 levels
- Cost Auditor remuneration for FY27 proposed at ‑2,00,000 plus expenses
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate for the period ending June 30, 2026. The filing, issued by Registrar MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd, confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization were processed, mutilated, and cancelled as per SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. This ensures that the company's electronic share records are synchronized with the stock exchanges. As a standard administrative procedure, it has no direct impact on the company's financial performance or valuation.
- Reporting period covers the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Compliance maintained under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
- Registrar MUFG Intime India Private Limited confirmed all certificates were processed within prescribed timelines
- Physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification by the depository participant
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and insiders starting July 1, 2026. This routine regulatory measure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The closure precedes the declaration of the company's financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The trading window will remain shut until 48 hours after the results are officially announced to the exchanges.
- Trading window closure effective from July 1, 2026, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Applies to all designated persons and insiders as per the company's Code of Conduct.
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of Q1 financial results.
- Complies with Regulation 9 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has announced a special window for shareholders to re-lodge transfer requests for physical shares. This action is in compliance with SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The company has published formal notices in Business Standard (English) and Karavali Munjavu (Kannada) on June 20, 2026, to notify eligible shareholders. This is a procedural update aimed at facilitating the transition or transfer of physical shareholdings as per regulatory mandates.
- Compliance with SEBI Circular dated January 30, 2026, regarding physical share transfers.
- Special window opened for the re-lodgement of transfer requests for physical shares.
- Newspaper advertisements published on June 20, 2026, in Business Standard and Karavali Munjavu.
- Administrative update focused on shareholder services and regulatory adherence.
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has scheduled its 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 17, 2026, to be conducted via video conference. The company has fixed August 10, 2026, as the Record Date to determine shareholder eligibility for the dividend and voting rights at the AGM. If approved by shareholders, the dividend payment will commence on or after August 21, 2026. The register of members will remain closed from August 11 to August 17, 2026.
- 71st Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026.
- Record date for dividend eligibility and AGM voting is August 10, 2026.
- Book closure period set from August 11, 2026, to August 17, 2026.
- Dividend payment to be processed on or after August 21, 2026, subject to approval.
West Coast Paper Mills Limited has scheduled its 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 17, 2026, via video conferencing. The company has fixed August 10, 2026, as the record/cut-off date to determine eligibility for the dividend and participation in the AGM. If approved by shareholders, the dividend will be paid starting August 21, 2026. The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from August 11 to August 17, 2026.
- 71st Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, via Video Conference.
- Record/Cut-off date for dividend eligibility fixed as August 10, 2026.
- Book closure period set from August 11, 2026, to August 17, 2026.
- Dividend payment to commence on or after August 21, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for FY25 was INR 4,076 Cr, a moderation of 8.5% YoY. The Paper & Paper Board segment contributes 93% of standalone revenue, while the Cable Business contributes 7% (INR 189 Cr in FY24). H1 FY26 revenue remained flat at INR 1,997.67 Cr compared to INR 2,005.15 Cr in H1 FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company maintains a pan-India marketing presence. Exports contribute approximately 8% of revenue for the subsidiary Andhra Paper Limited (APL).
Profitability Margins
Operating Profit Margin (OPM) declined from 24.99% in FY24 to 13.93% in FY25. Net Profit Margin fell from 18.15% in FY24 to 11.34% in FY25. H1 FY26 OPM further moderated to 8.9% from 15.8% in H1 FY25 due to pricing pressure and high wood costs.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA margin for 9M FY25 was 17.8%, a significant drop from 29.6% in 9M FY24. EBITDA for 9M FY25 stood at INR 566 Cr, down 45.3% YoY.
Capital Expenditure
Planned consolidated capex of INR 350-450 Cr in FY26 for a new tissue plant and machinery upgrades. A major long-term expansion of over INR 2,000 Cr is planned for the APL subsidiary to add 1.5-2.0 lakh MTPA capacity.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Maintains a strong credit rating of Long Term AA/Stable and Short Term A1+ from ICRA. The company has low debt dependence with a Gross Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06x and negative Net Debt/Equity.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include Wood (major cost driver), Virgin Pulp (200,000 TPA in-house capacity), Chemicals, and International Coal.
Import Sources
Wood is primarily sourced domestically; coal and certain chemicals are subject to international price trends and imports.
Key Suppliers
Not specifically named, but the company manages an extensive network for wood procurement and international commodity sourcing.
Capacity Expansion
Current combined capacity is approximately 5.8 lakh MTPA (3.2 lakh MTPA at Dandeli and 2.6 lakh MTPA at APL). Planned expansion at APL will add 1.5-2.0 lakh MTPA beyond FY27.
Raw Material Costs
Significant rise in wood prices led to a 44.26% decrease in operating profit margins in FY25. Raw material costs for 9M FY25 were INR 1,880 Cr compared to INR 1,622 Cr in 9M FY24.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Maintains robust capacity utilization; however, Q2 FY26 efficiency was impacted by a 14-day planned maintenance shutdown and labor strike at APL.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is managed through an extensive pan-India dealership network; costs are included in 'Other Expenses' which moderated by 10.7% in 9M FY25.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15-20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by a INR 2,000 Cr capacity expansion at APL (adding 1.5-2.0 lakh MTPA), the launch of a new tissue plant in FY26, and a strategic shift toward higher-margin specialized paper products.
Products & Services
Writing paper, printing paper, cupstocks, specialized paper, optical fibre cables (OFC), telephone cables, and power cables.
Brand Portfolio
West Coast Paper, Andhra Paper.
New Products/Services
New tissue paper production line expected to contribute to revenue following the FY26 capex completion.
Market Expansion
Seeking geographical expansion opportunities beyond current Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh hubs to leverage its pan-India marketing network.
Market Share & Ranking
One of the oldest and largest producers in India with a dominant position in the domestic Writing and Printing Paper (WPP) industry.
Strategic Alliances
Acquired a 72.20% stake in Andhra Paper Limited (APL) in 2019 to consolidate market leadership.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian paper market is evolving with packaging (55% share) growing rapidly, while WPP (25% share) faces long-term threats from digitisation.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from domestic players and low-priced imports from international markets.
Competitive Moat
Moat is derived from a 70-year brand pedigree, integrated pulp manufacturing (200,000 TPA), and captive power, which provide a cost advantage over non-integrated peers.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to domestic GDP growth and education sector spending, which drives demand for writing and printing paper.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward sustainable packaging is increasing demand for paper-based boards, while digital adoption is slowing WPP growth.
Geopolitical Risks
Vulnerable to global demand-supply imbalances and trade dynamics that facilitate the influx of cheap paper imports into India.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to pollution control norms and safety standards for hazardous chemicals; mandatory safety training is provided to all employees.
Environmental Compliance
ISO 14001 certified; operations are subject to strict environmental norms regarding water usage and chemical effluent management.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate is approximately 25%, with INR 98 Cr tax paid on INR 387 Cr PBT in 9M FY25.
Legal Contingencies
Related party transactions include rent payments of INR 95.18 Lakhs to Veer Enterprises Ltd and INR 58.84 Lakhs to Shree Satyanarayan Investment Company Ltd. CMD remuneration was INR 479.66 Lakhs in FY25.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in wood prices and global paper cycles could impact margins by over 10-15%. Labor relations are a risk, as evidenced by the Q2 FY26 strike.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing is concentrated in Dandeli (Karnataka) and Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh).
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on wood suppliers; any disruption in the supply chain or significant price hikes directly impacts the OPM.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of digitisation reducing WPP demand; mitigated by diversifying into the Cable Division and high-growth packaging segments.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Strong receivables quality and liquidity, with INR 2,000 Cr deployed in bonds, commercial papers, and mutual funds as of late 2024.