AMNPLST - Amines & Plast.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Amines & Plasticizers Limited has received Show Cause Notices from the Income Tax Department regarding Assessment Years 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16. The notices question the genuineness of commission payments made to selling agents, proposing a total expenditure disallowance of approximately Rs 9.57 crore. The company has contested these notices with legal advice and submitted documentary evidence to support its claims. While the company currently foresees no material financial impact, the final tax liability will depend on the outcome of the assessment proceedings.
- Received Show Cause Notices under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act for three assessment years (AY 2013-14 to AY 2015-16).
- Total proposed disallowance of expenditure amounts to Rs 9,57,56,643 across the three-year period.
- The dispute centers on the genuineness of commission paid to selling agents during the relevant financial years.
- Company has officially contested the notices and submitted responses with supporting evidence on February 27, 2026.
- Management states that based on preliminary assessment, they do not expect a material impact on operations or finances.
Amines & Plasticizers Limited has successfully obtained a waiver for fines totaling Rs 1.8 lakh previously imposed by BSE and NSE. The penalties were originally levied due to brief vacancies in the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration, and Stakeholders Relationship Committees during the quarters ended September and December 2024. BSE, the designated stock exchange, accepted the company's waiver application on February 26, 2026. Under existing SEBI circulars for commonly listed entities, this waiver by BSE also applies to the fine levied by NSE.
- Total fine of Rs 1.8 lakh (Rs 90,000 each from BSE and NSE) has been waived.
- Fines were related to committee vacancies lasting 2 days in Q2 2024 and 13 days in Q3 2024.
- The waiver covers vacancies in the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration, and Stakeholders Relationship Committees.
- BSE's approval of the waiver automatically applies to NSE as per the August 2025 circular.
Amines & Plasticizers reported a 25% YoY decline in Q3FY26 revenue to ₹142.46 crore, while PAT fell 22% YoY to ₹7.58 crore. Despite the annual decline, the company saw a sequential recovery with PAT rising 23% QoQ as ethylene oxide supply resumed during the quarter. EBITDA margins also improved to 9.02% from 8.17% in the previous quarter. However, management cautioned that a scheduled maintenance shutdown by their raw material supplier in Q4FY26 might temporarily impact production levels.
- Q3FY26 Revenue stood at ₹142.46 Cr, down 25% YoY but up 7% QoQ.
- Net Profit for the quarter was ₹7.58 Cr, a 22% YoY decline but a 23% QoQ increase.
- EBITDA margins improved by 85 basis points sequentially to 9.02% in Q3FY26.
- Gas Treating Chemicals & Speciality Solvents remained the largest revenue contributor at 45.52%.
- Management warned of a temporary raw material supply constraint in Q4FY26 due to a supplier's maintenance shutdown.
Amines & Plasticizers Limited (AMNPLST) reported a weak set of standalone results for Q3 FY26, with revenue from operations declining 24.9% YoY to ₹142.43 crore. Net profit for the quarter fell by 17.2% YoY to ₹7.59 crore, down from ₹9.17 crore in the same period last year. A notable positive was the 66% reduction in finance costs, which dropped to ₹0.87 crore. The company re-filed these results to correct a clerical error where standalone data was previously attached in place of consolidated results.
- Standalone Revenue from Operations fell 24.9% YoY to ₹142.43 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Standalone Net Profit decreased to ₹7.59 crore for the quarter versus ₹9.17 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Finance costs significantly reduced by 66% YoY to ₹87.28 lakhs from ₹257.12 lakhs.
- Nine-month (9M FY26) Standalone PAT stood at ₹21.12 crore, down from ₹26.90 crore in 9M FY25.
- Basic and Diluted EPS for the quarter declined to ₹1.38 from ₹1.67 YoY.
Amines & Plasticizers Limited reported a standalone revenue of ₹142.43 crore for Q3 FY26, marking a 24.9% decline compared to ₹189.66 crore in the same quarter last year. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹7.59 crore, down 17.2% YoY, but showed a healthy sequential recovery of 25.4% from Q2 FY26. A significant positive is the reduction in finance costs, which fell by 66% YoY to ₹0.87 crore. The 9-month performance remains under pressure with total income down 15.5% compared to the previous year.
- Standalone Revenue from Operations decreased 24.9% YoY to ₹142.43 crore from ₹189.66 crore.
- Net Profit increased 25.4% on a sequential basis (QoQ) to ₹7.59 crore from ₹6.05 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Finance costs saw a sharp reduction to ₹87.28 lakhs from ₹257.12 lakhs in the year-ago period.
- 9-month FY26 Net Profit stands at ₹21.12 crore, a 21.5% decline from ₹26.90 crore in 9M FY25.
- Basic EPS for the quarter improved to ₹1.38 from ₹1.10 in the previous quarter, though lower than ₹1.67 YoY.
Amines & Plasticizers Limited has announced a special one-year window from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027, for the transfer and dematerialization of physical securities purchased before April 1, 2019. This move follows a SEBI circular to assist investors with legacy physical holdings or previously rejected transfer requests. All shares transferred through this window will be credited in demat mode only and will be subject to a mandatory one-year lock-in period. The company and its RTA, MUFG Intime India, aim to process complete requests within a 70-day timeframe.
- Special window active for exactly one year from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027.
- Applies to physical securities sold or purchased prior to the April 1, 2019, regulatory cutoff.
- Mandatory 1-year lock-in period from the date of registration for all transferred securities.
- Processing turnaround time set at 70 days from the receipt of complete documentation by the RTA.
- Excludes securities already transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) or those in legal dispute.
Amines & Plasticizers Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms that all share certificates received for dematerialization during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, were processed correctly. It ensures that the securities are listed on the stock exchanges and that physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled as per law. This is a standard administrative filing confirming the integrity of the company's shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Registrar MUFG Intime India Private Limited confirmed processing of demat requests.
- Securities comprised in the certificates are confirmed to be listed on stock exchanges.
- Physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled within prescribed timelines after verification.
- The filing confirms the substitution of depository names in the register of members.
Amines & Plasticizers Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons starting January 01, 2026. This is a mandatory regulatory requirement under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The closure is in anticipation of the board meeting to approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are publicly disclosed.
- Trading window closure commences on January 01, 2026, for all designated persons.
- The closure pertains to the review of financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the conclusion of the board meeting where results are approved.
- The specific date for the upcoming board meeting will be announced separately in due course.
- The notification covers both standalone and consolidated financial performance.
Amines & Plasticizers Limited (AMNPLST) has responded to a clarification request from the National Stock Exchange regarding significant recent price movements in its stock. The company officially stated that it has not withheld any price-sensitive information or material announcements required under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Management clarified that the recent volatility in share price and trading volume is purely market-driven and reflects prevailing market conditions. The company maintains that all necessary disclosures have been made and it will continue to adhere to regulatory requirements.
- NSE issued a surveillance letter Ref No. NSE/CM/Surveillance/16193 on December 18, 2025, regarding price volatility
- Company confirms no undisclosed price-sensitive information (UPSI) exists as of the reporting date
- Management attributes recent price and volume fluctuations entirely to market-driven factors
- The response reaffirms compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Standalone revenue from operations grew 1.66% YoY to INR 655.84 Cr in FY25 from INR 645.13 Cr in FY24. In Q1 FY26, consolidated revenue stood at INR 140.29 Cr, representing a 2.05% YoY increase compared to INR 137.48 Cr in Q1 FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Exports account for approximately 40-50% of total revenues (48% in FY23). Key international markets include the UAE, Turkmenistan, the USA, and Turkey. Domestic sales contribute the remaining 50-60% of the revenue mix.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit for FY25 was INR 39.89 Cr, a 1.5% increase from INR 39.30 Cr in FY24. Standalone PBT for H1 FY26 was INR 18.14 Cr, a significant 23.8% decline from INR 23.82 Cr in H1 FY25, primarily due to a maintenance shutdown in Q1 FY26.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA margin for Q1 FY26 was 9.31%, a contraction of 173 basis points from 11.05% in Q1 FY25. EBITDA fell 13.96% YoY to INR 13.07 Cr from INR 15.19 Cr due to operational downtime and volatile input costs.
Capital Expenditure
Historical PPE as of March 31, 2025, was INR 79.44 Cr. Cash outflow for the purchase of Property, Plant, and Equipment in H1 FY26 was INR 0.61 Cr, compared to INR 2.57 Cr in H1 FY25. No large debt-funded capex is planned for the immediate future.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a healthy credit profile with an interest coverage ratio of 7.0x in FY25. Finance costs decreased 23.7% YoY to INR 9.80 Cr in FY25 from INR 12.85 Cr in FY24, reflecting debt reduction. Gearing was 0.5x as of March 2023.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
The primary raw material is Ethylene Oxide (EO). Other major cost drivers include natural gas and utility costs. Raw material costs (Cost of Materials Consumed) reached INR 430.57 Cr in FY25, representing 65.6% of total revenue.
Import Sources
Raw materials are primarily sourced domestically from Maharashtra (Reliance Industries), while some components are imported to provide a natural hedge against export receivables.
Key Suppliers
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is the sole supplier for Ethylene Oxide (EO), creating a high supplier concentration risk.
Capacity Expansion
Current manufacturing facility capacity is not explicitly stated in MT, but the company recently completed process modernization and fabrication capability enhancements in its engineering division to improve throughput.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs increased 1.96% YoY to INR 430.57 Cr in FY25. Profitability is highly sensitive to EO price volatility, which is dictated by the sole supplier, RIL.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operating margins moderated to 9.3% in Q1 FY26 due to a planned maintenance shutdown. Efficiency is expected to improve as revenue ramps up post-shutdown through the remainder of FY26.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution and other expenses totaled INR 118.90 Cr in FY25, up 4.6% from INR 113.67 Cr in FY24, driven by export-related freight and handling.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
2.05%
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through a strong pipeline of new molecules and process modernization. The company is leveraging its engineering division for fabrication capability enhancement and focusing on high-margin segments like MDEA for oil refineries and EMEA for pharma.
Products & Services
Methyl Diethanolamine (MDEA) for oil refineries, Ethyl Mono Ethanolamine (EMEA) for pharmaceuticals, and N-Methyl Morpholine Oxide (NMMO) for the viscose fibre industry.
Brand Portfolio
Amines & Plasticizers Limited (APL).
New Products/Services
The company is developing a pipeline of new molecules expected to strengthen the product portfolio and support long-term growth, though specific revenue contribution % is not yet disclosed.
Market Expansion
Targeting expansion in the EMEA and US markets for specialty amines. The company aims to ramp up revenue post-Q1 FY26 maintenance to stabilize annual profitability.
Market Share & Ranking
APL holds a dominant position in the domestic market for MDEA and EMEA, being one of the primary manufacturers in India.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward specialized amines for carbon capture and advanced pharma intermediates. APL is positioning itself by modernizing its engineering division to handle complex chemical fabrications.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from Chinese manufacturers, particularly in the NMMO solvent segment, which has pressured pricing and volumes.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on 40+ years of technical expertise and a strong domestic market share in MDEA. This is sustainable due to high entry barriers in specialized chemical manufacturing and established client relationships in the refinery sector.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global oil and gas prices, as these dictate the cost of Ethylene Oxide and manufacturing utilities.
Consumer Behavior
Increased demand for pharmaceutical-grade amines (EMEA) and cleaner refining processes (MDEA) is driving steady demand.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers or economic shifts in Turkey and the UAE could impact nearly 50% of the revenue derived from exports.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to stringent pollution control norms and chemical manufacturing standards under the Companies Act 2013 and environmental protection laws.
Environmental Compliance
The company is ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified, indicating ongoing investment in environmental and occupational health standards.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for FY25 was approximately 25.8% (Total Tax Expense of INR 13.89 Cr on PBT of INR 53.78 Cr).
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed pending litigations in Note 30 of the FY25 financial statements. While it confirms these impact the financial position, specific INR values for the claims were not provided in the summary documents.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in raw material prices (EO) and utility costs (Natural Gas) could impact margins by 3-4%, as seen in historical fluctuations between 7% and 11% EBITDA margins.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High geographic concentration in exports, with 48% of revenue dependent on international markets like the UAE and Turkey.
Third Party Dependencies
Critical dependency on Reliance Industries Limited as the sole supplier for Ethylene Oxide.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk is mitigated by the engineering division's focus on process modernization and the development of new molecules.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Liquidity is rated as adequate with healthy cash accruals and moderate debt repayments; working capital utilization is monitored at 77%.