| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) | vs Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 795.87 | 1.8% |
| Total Income | 822.54 | 2.2% |
| Expenditure | 627.98 | 5.4% |
| PBT | 194.56 | 7.0% |
| Net Profit | 144.11 | 4.1% |
| OPM | 24.78% | 3.14pp |
| NPM | 17.52% | 1.15pp |
| EPS | 15.10 | 3.9% |
GHCL Ltd Announces Q1 FY26 Financial Performance: Net Profit Down by 4%
31 Jul 2025 · 31 Jul 2025, 07:20 pm
Summary
GHCL Ltd, India’s leading Chemical Company, announced its financial results for Q1 FY26. Despite global headwinds and pricing pressure, the company showed resilience with a 2% increase in net revenue compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. However, net profit declined by 4% to Rs. 145 crores as compared to Rs. 151 crores in the corresponding quarter of last year.
Key Highlights
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Q1 FY26 net revenue declined by 3% to Rs. 823 crores as compared to Rs. 849 crores in Q1 FY25, but increased by 2% compared to Rs. 807 crores from the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
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EBIDTA declined by 4% to Rs. 225 crores as compared to Rs. 235 crores in the corresponding quarter of last year.
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Net profit declined by 4% to Rs. 145 crores as compared to Rs. 151 crores in the corresponding quarter of last year.
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GHCL is India’s largest manufacturer of soda ash at a single location.
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Soda Ash is a major raw material for the detergent & glass industries and Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda). It is also an important raw material for solar glass and lithium batteries.
Management Comments
Mr. R S Jalan
Despite persistent global headwinds and pricing pressure from oversupply, GHCL has shown strong resilience. Our continued focus on operational efficiency, cost optimization, and a solid domestic demand base has helped us mitigate the pressure and sustain profitability. We remain confident in India’s long- term growth trajectory and the potential of emerging sectors like solar glass and EVs to drive future value.
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