💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total revenue from operations grew 9.22% YoY, reaching INR 12,503.26 Lacs in FY25 compared to INR 11,447.83 Lacs in FY24. Segment-specific growth is not disclosed.

Profitability Margins

Gross margin stood at 23.08% in FY25. Net profit margin was 2.93% (INR 366.27 Lacs) in FY25, a slight decrease from 3.01% (INR 345.12 Lacs) in FY24.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin was approximately 5.99% (INR 749.21 Lacs) in FY25, calculated from PBT of INR 532.45 Lacs plus finance costs of INR 171.85 Lacs and depreciation of INR 44.91 Lacs.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

The company reduced its long-term borrowings by 66.37% to INR 647.87 Lacs in FY25 from INR 1,926.54 Lacs in FY24. Finance costs were INR 171.85 Lacs.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Chemical raw materials and materials for color chemistry, representing 76.9% of total revenue.

Raw Material Costs

Cost of materials was INR 9,617.92 Lacs in FY25, representing 76.9% of revenue and increasing 4.18% YoY from INR 9,231.72 Lacs.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

9.22%

Growth Strategy

The company is raising INR 1,474.00 Lacs through the preferential allotment of share warrants to strengthen its capital base for future expansion and to manage working capital requirements effectively. This capital infusion is intended to support the scale-up of operations in the color chemical sector.

Products & Services

Color chemicals, dyes, and chemical products used in industrial applications.

Brand Portfolio

Bhatia Colour Chem Limited.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The chemical sector is increasingly adopting digital compliance measures, such as mandatory audit trails in accounting software, and moving towards full dematerialization of securities (100% demat for the company) to enhance transparency and efficiency.

Competitive Moat

The company maintains a competitive advantage through robust internal financial control systems and strict adherence to statutory compliance, which ensures operational reliability and investor confidence in a regulated industry.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by the Companies Act 2013 (specifically Sections 42, 62, 133, and 197) and SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations 2018, focusing on financial reporting standards and shareholding transparency.

Taxation Policy Impact

The effective tax rate for FY25 was 31.2%, with current tax expenses of INR 166.18 Lacs on a PBT of INR 532.45 Lacs.

Legal Contingencies

The company reported no pending litigations that would impact its financial position (INR 0 value).

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

High working capital dependency due to trade receivables of INR 6,278.93 Lacs, which represents approximately 50% of annual revenue.

Geographic Concentration Risk

Primary operations and registered office are located in Surat, Gujarat.

Technology Obsolescence Risk

Low risk due to the implementation of modern accounting software with audit trail capabilities as per statutory requirements.

Credit & Counterparty Risk

Significant exposure to trade receivables amounting to INR 6,278.93 Lacs, requiring rigorous credit monitoring.