Candour Techtex - Candour Techtex
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations for H1 FY26 was INR 43.96 Cr, representing a 49.96% decrease compared to INR 87.85 Cr in H1 FY25. Historically, revenue grew from INR 59.6 Cr in FY23 to INR 188.1 Cr in FY25, a total increase of 215.6% over two years, driven by the shift to high-value technical textiles.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though the company notes growing export demand for blackout coatings in Western countries for energy-efficient buildings.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for H1 FY26 was -4.47% compared to 1.28% in H1 FY25. FY25 PAT margin was 0.4% (INR 0.7 Cr) compared to -0.6% (INR -1.1 Cr) in FY24, showing thin but improving historical profitability prior to the FY26 downturn.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 0.31%, a significant decline from 4.87% in H1 FY25. FY25 EBITDA margin was 3.3% (INR 6.3 Cr), up from 1.2% (INR 2.1 Cr) in FY24, reflecting higher value addition from new coating lines.
Capital Expenditure
The company significantly increased its Net Block from INR 14.5 Cr in FY23 to INR 48.3 Cr in FY25, a 233% increase, to establish coating and lamination lines in Malegaon. In October 2025, it raised INR 198 Cr to further fund technical textile projects.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Total borrowings stood at INR 28.7 Cr as of March 31, 2025, down from INR 38.4 Cr in FY24. The company secured loans specifically for its first and second coating lines in 2022 and 2023; specific interest rate percentages are not disclosed.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Raw materials include plastic molding compounds and textile substrates for coating and lamination. Specific names and percentage of total cost are not disclosed, but price volatility is cited as a major risk to resource allocation.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity includes two coating lines and two lamination lines (the second lamination line was installed in 2025). The company is expanding to meet demand for blackout coatings and high-value technical textiles.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material price volatility is identified as a key challenge that can stall growth and innovation. The company manages this through adaptable procurement practices to stabilize operations.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company maintains a low wastage rate of only 2%, compared to the industry average of 5-10%, which enhances capital efficiency and margins in B2B operations.
Logistics & Distribution
The company demonstrates high efficiency by executing orders of 1,000ā5,000 meters within one week, including coating, testing, and dispatch.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through the expansion of technical textile capacity, specifically blackout coatings for energy-efficient buildings and lamination services. The company raised INR 198 Cr in October 2025 (INR 113.40 Cr via warrants and INR 84.83 Cr via preferential allotment) to scale these high-value operations.
Products & Services
Water resistant fabrics, fire resistant fabrics, durable technical textiles, blackout coatings, and laminated textile products for B2B clients.
Brand Portfolio
Candour Techtex (formerly Chandni Textiles Engineering Industries Limited).
New Products/Services
Advanced coating and lamination for technical textiles, including blackout coatings which are seeing increased demand in Western markets for energy efficiency.
Market Expansion
Targeting the technical textiles sector with a focus on export demand for energy-efficient building materials and regulatory-driven requirements in Western countries.
Strategic Alliances
Historically entered a technical agreement with a South Korean company in 1991 for machine production; current JVs are not disclosed.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward technical textiles and energy-efficient materials. Candour is positioning itself as a specialized manufacturer moving away from its legacy trading and assembly model.
Competitive Landscape
Competitors include Jiangsu Wulong Knitting, AOCHEN Home Textile, DINOLE, Sahaj Velvet, and Xuzhou Fengcai Textile.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is built on a 2% wastage rate (significantly lower than the 5-10% industry standard) and a capital-light B2B job work model that allows for rapid scaling and high-quality technical output.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to global economic developments and regulatory changes in Western countries regarding building energy efficiency.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings and fire/water-resistant materials is driving the shift toward technical textiles.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers and evolving regulatory requirements in Western countries could impact the export-driven demand for blackout coatings.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to evolving regulatory requirements in Western countries regarding energy-efficient building materials and technical textile standards.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company provided for a tax credit of INR 0.28 Cr in H1 FY26 compared to a tax expense of INR 0.57 Cr in H1 FY25.
Legal Contingencies
As of the 2025 audit, the company reported no pending litigations that would impact its financial position.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Raw material price volatility is a primary uncertainty that can disrupt resource allocation and cash flow management.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing is concentrated in Daman and Malegaon, Maharashtra.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on experienced labor for complex coating and lamination processes is a key operational risk.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company mitigates technology risk by continuously investing in advanced coating and lamination machinery, such as the new lines installed in 2024 and 2025.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
The auditor noted that quarterly returns filed with banks for working capital limits (>INR 5 Cr) were not in agreement with the books of account, indicating potential internal control risks regarding financial reporting.