Gulshan Polyols Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript Released
Gulshan Polyols reported Q3 FY26 consolidated EBITDA margins of 13.7%, driven by softening raw material prices. Ethanol segment orders stand at ₹1,200 crores. FY26 revenue target is ₹2,300 crores, with FY27 revenue projected at ₹2,600-2,800 crores. No new capex is planned for FY26; focus is on cash flow and planning for FY28 investments.
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The company reported strong EBITDA margins driven by favorable raw material prices and operational efficiencies, with positive future revenue projections and a clear strategy for growth.
Gulshan Polyols Limited has released the transcript of its Q3 FY26 earnings conference call, which was held on February 12, 2026. The call covered the company's performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
During the call, management highlighted that earnings were in line with guidance, with consolidated EBITDA margins at 13.7% for Q3 FY26 and 9.4% for the nine-month period. This improvement was attributed to the softening of raw material prices, particularly maize and broken rice, due to a government mandate requiring ethanol producers to procure 40% of their rice requirements from FCI at a fixed price. This policy has enhanced grain availability and liquidity, leading to stronger operating leverage and profitability.
The ethanol segment was identified as the primary growth engine, with current orders of approximately ₹1,200 crores and a total production capacity of 26 crore litres per annum. The company expects further increases in allocations in upcoming tender cycles. The grain processing segment continues to face headwinds from industry-wide overcapacity in starch, although sorbitol and fructose are performing well. The mineral chemical segment demonstrated steady performance, providing margin resilience and predictable cash flows.
Gulshan Polyols received ₹21.8 crores from MPIDC towards state and industry promotion incentives for its Madhya Pradesh operations. Looking ahead, the company projects a top line of approximately ₹2,300 crores for FY26, with consolidated EBITDA margins expected in the 9% to 10% range. For FY27, the revenue target is ₹2,600 crores to ₹2,800 crores, with aspirations to reach ₹3,000 crores through operational efficiencies and increased ethanol ramp-up. The company plans no incremental capex for FY26 but will focus on planning for new investments in FY28, particularly in the specialty chemical space.
Management also discussed the impact of raw material price volatility, the government's ethanol blending program (E20 milestone achieved, with potential for higher blending ratios), and strategies to improve margins in the grain processing segment. The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.6, with a working capital borrowing interest rate of 7.25%.
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