VSSL Q2 FY26 Earnings: PAT up 32%, strategic CAPEX, Aichi partnership, and new projects drive growth
VSSL reported a 32% PAT increase in Q2 FY26, driven by reduced finance costs. Key updates include Aichi partnership renewal, strategic CAPEX on new furnaces and NDT line, and new circular economy initiatives.
The announcement covers Q2 FY26 earnings, which are fundamental to investor assessment. Furthermore, it details significant strategic initiatives such as the renewed Aichi partnership, substantial CAPEX projects (reheating furnace, NDT line, Greenfield plant, solar power), and new business models (circular economy), all of which have long-term implications for the company's financial performance and market position.
The company reported a significant increase in PAT despite a revenue decline, attributed to cost controls and reduced finance costs. Positive strategic developments include strong collaboration with Aichi Steel, progress on multiple CAPEX projects, and new initiatives like the circular economy with Maruti Suzuki, indicating future growth potential.
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) held its Q2 & H1 FY26 earnings conference call on November 3, 2025, discussing its business and financial performance. * Q2 FY26 Financial Highlights (YoY): * Revenue: ₹432 crore (12.64% decline) due to lower sales quantity (55,500 tons vs 59,000 tons) and price reductions from decreasing raw material costs. * EBITDA: ₹56 crore (16% increase). * EBITDA per ton: ₹10,000 per ton. * PAT: ₹34.5 crore (32.7% increase from ₹26 crore), boosted by reduced finance costs following Aichi Steel's fund infusion. * H1 FY26 Financial Highlights: * Revenue: ₹865 crore. * EBITDA: ₹96 crore. * PAT: ₹54 crore. * Strategic & Operational Updates: * Board Changes: Mr. Sachit Jain assumed the role of Chairman, with Mr. Dinkar Gupta and Mr. Nishant Arya joining the Board. * Aichi Steel Partnership: The Technical Assistance Agreement was renewed for three years (October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028). Aichi increased its stake by 25% (₹385 crore infusion), enhancing commitment. Five Aichi personnel will be posted in India for quality, technical transfer, and marketing support from January 1, 2026. * CAPEX Progress: * Kocks Block successfully commissioned earlier this year, running for six months. * New reheating furnace to be commissioned by March 31, 2026, increasing rolling mill capacity to 2,70,000 tons from 2,00,000 tons, reducing job work, and improving yields and costs. * Second NDT line to be commissioned by June 30, 2026. * Solar power plant transmission line expected to be completed by December 31, 2025, reducing carbon footprint and power costs. * Greenfield steel plant land finalization is in the last stages, with commissioning targeted for July 2029. ₹70 crore was invested in a 50-acre land parcel. * Circular Economy: A closed-loop initiative with Maruti Suzuki commenced in September 2025. * New Forging Lines: Plans with Aichi are expected to be finalized by January 31, 2026. * European OEM: Positive initial feedback, with technical changes to be implemented by March 31, 2026, and business expected to start next financial year. * Outlook: * EBITDA per ton guidance for next fiscal year is ₹8,000 to ₹11,000. * FY27 volume guidance is approximately 2,45,000 tons. * Debt raising for the new plant is projected for 2027 (partly 2026), with a conservative debt-to-equity target of 0.5x, not exceeding 0.75x.
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