Kajaria Ceramics Q1 FY'26 Revenue Declines 1% YoY, Margins Improve
The restructuring and cost optimization efforts could lead to improved profitability in the medium term. The unification of different marketing teams can streamline the sales process.
The announcement discusses improved margins and strategic restructuring initiatives aimed at optimizing costs and improving efficiency. While revenue declined slightly, future outlooks are positive.
* Kajaria Ceramics' consolidated revenue for Q1 FY'26 stood at ₹1,104 crore, a 1% year-on-year decline, primarily due to low growth in tiles volume and closure of the ply division. * Margins improved to 16.72% in Q1 FY'26 compared to 15% in Q1 FY'25. * The company is integrating its three tile divisions into one to streamline resource deployment, optimize costs, and enhance organizational agility. * The integration process has begun in some states with encouraging feedback. * The domestic market is expected to improve, driven by increased government spending on infrastructure and a recovery in exports. * Exports, which had decreased to ₹16,000 crore in FY'25 from ₹20,000 crore in FY'24, are projected to recover to between ₹18,000 crore and ₹20,000 crore. * The company's Adhesive division is expected to achieve a turnover of ₹120 crore this year, up from ₹75 crore last year. * The Bathware division is expected to generate a turnover of ₹480 crore, compared to ₹400 crore last year, and is expected to be profitable this year. * Promoters have decided to forgo their salaries until the company achieves a run rate of ₹1,000 crore EBITDA per quarter. * The company's capex for the year is estimated to be around ₹100 crore to ₹150 crore. * The company is not actively pursuing any inorganic acquisitions.
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