Vishnu Chemicals Q1FY27 Net Profit Rises 23% YoY to ₹39.6 Crore; Revenue Up 25%
Strong Year-on-Year Financial Growth
Specialty chemicals manufacturer Vishnu Chemicals Limited Has posted robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, backed by broad-based operational growth. The company reported consolidated operating revenue of ₹433.4 crore, marking a 24.9% year-on-year increase compared to ₹346.9 crore in Q1FY26. Net Profit After Tax (PAT) expanded 23.0% YoY to reach ₹39.6 crore against ₹32.2 crore in the corresponding period last year.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, performance experienced a mild moderation due to a planned maintenance shutdown lasting nearly one month at the company’s Via facility. EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹65.5 crore, up 17.5% YoY.
Key Financial Metrics (Q1FY27 vs Q1FY26)
- Operating Revenue: ₹433.4 crore, up 24.9% YoY (vs ₹346.9 crore)
- Gross Profit: ₹193.9 crore, up 22.6% YoY (Gross Margin: 44.7%)
- EBITDA: ₹65.5 crore, up 17.5% YoY (EBITDA Margin: 15.1%)
- PAT: ₹39.6 crore, up 23.0% YoY (PAT Margin: 9.1%)
- Revenue Mix: Balanced domestic-to-export ratio of 45:55
Strategic & Operational Highlights
Vishnu Chemicals recorded notable operational achievements across its key product verticals during Q1FY27:
- Strontium: The business logged significant scale-up, generating Q1FY27 revenues nearly equivalent to its total full-year revenue achieved in FY26.
- Chromium & Barium: Focus remains on moving up the value chain toward higher-margin derivatives. Expansion at the Ramadan Barium operations utilizing specialized US technology is underway to strengthen backward integration.
- South Africa Operations: Preparatory work including engineering refurbishment and hiring progressed as planned, with operational commencement targeted for H2FY27.
- Solar Power Expansion: The company plans to add ~20 MW of solar power capacity across its Via and Srikalahasti plants to lower electricity costs and advance ESG goals.
Management noted that while global macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds have caused elevated ocean freight costs on certain trade routes, upcoming capacity additions and derivative expansion will drive medium-term growth.