Paradeep Phosphates Reports 50% Increase in FY26 Profit After Tax
Paradeep Phosphates climbs after FY26 PAT rises 50%
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Paradeep Phosphates saw its profit after tax rise by 50.48% to ₹996.35 crore for FY26, driven by increased fertilizer sales and operational efficiencies. Despite a 6.20% stock surge to ₹130.20, Q4 earnings showed declines compared to the previous quarters.
- 01Profit after tax for FY26 rose by 50.48% to ₹996.35 crore.
- 02Revenue from operations increased by 28.70% to ₹21,826.34 crore.
- 03Q4 FY26 profit after tax decreased by 9.63% compared to Q4 FY25.
- 04Production volumes rose by 8% to 36.66 lakh metric tonnes in FY26.
- 05The company expanded its sulphuric acid capacity by 45%.
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Paradeep Phosphates, one of India's leading phosphatic fertilizer producers, reported a 50.48% increase in profit after tax for FY26, reaching ₹996.35 crore. This growth was primarily driven by higher fertilizer sales volumes and improved operational efficiencies, with revenue from operations climbing 28.70% year-on-year to ₹21,826.34 crore. However, the company faced challenges in Q4 FY26, where profit after tax fell 9.63% from the same quarter last year, alongside a 14.53% decline from the previous quarter. Despite these setbacks, production volumes increased by 8% to 36.66 lakh metric tonnes. The company also expanded its sulphuric acid production capacity by 45% and is progressing on its phosphoric acid expansion project, expected to be completed in FY27. The net cash used in operating activities for FY26 was ₹1,011.86 crore, contrasting with ₹1,647.86 crore generated in FY25.
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The increase in production and sales could lead to more job opportunities in the fertilizer sector and stabilize prices for farmers reliant on these products.
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