CARBORUNIV - Carborundum Uni.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI) has issued a postal ballot notice to shareholders for the appointment of Ambassador D B Venkatesh Varma as an Independent Director. The proposed appointment is for a term of five consecutive years, effective from March 4, 2026. Shareholders registered as of the cut-off date, March 6, 2026, are eligible to participate in the remote e-voting process. The voting results will be declared on or before April 17, 2026, following the conclusion of the voting period on April 15, 2026.
- Proposed appointment of Ambassador D B Venkatesh Varma as an Independent Director for a 5-year term starting March 4, 2026.
- Remote e-voting period starts on March 17, 2026, and concludes on April 15, 2026.
- Cut-off date for shareholder eligibility to vote is March 6, 2026.
- The resolution is proposed as a Special Resolution, requiring a 75% majority for approval.
- Final results of the postal ballot will be announced by April 17, 2026.
Carborundum Universal (CUMI) has commenced commercial production at its new Hosur facility, effectively doubling its annual capacity for cutting and grinding wheels from 45 million to over 90 million units. The project involved an investment of ₹83 crore, funded entirely through internal accruals, and utilizes advanced technology acquired from Germany's DRONCO GmbH. At peak utilization, the new plant is projected to generate an additional ₹160 crore in annual turnover. This expansion addresses high demand in the fabrication and construction sectors while leveraging state-of-the-art automation to ensure cost competitiveness.
- Annual manufacturing capacity for thin wheels increased from 45 million to over 90 million units
- Total investment of ₹83 crore financed entirely through internal accruals
- New facility expected to generate ₹160 crore in annual turnover at peak capacity
- Technology and production lines acquired from DRONCO GmbH, Germany, ensuring high safety and quality standards
- Existing capacity was highly utilized at 86%, necessitating this strategic expansion
Carborundum Universal (CUMI) has commenced commercial production at its new Hosur facility, doubling its annual capacity for cutting and grinding wheels from 45 million to over 90 million units. The expansion involved an investment of ₹83 crore, funded entirely through internal accruals, and utilizes technology acquired from Germany's DRONCO GmbH. At peak utilization, the new plant is projected to generate an additional turnover of ₹160 crore. This strategic move addresses high demand in the fabrication and construction sectors, where existing capacity was already operating at 86% utilization.
- Annual manufacturing capacity for thin wheels increased from 45 million to over 90 million units
- Total investment of ₹83 crore funded through internal accruals with ₹160 crore peak revenue potential
- Technology and production lines acquired from DRONCO GmbH, Germany, to ensure global standards
- Existing capacity utilization was high at 86% as of February 2026, necessitating the expansion
- Facility is oSa certified, enhancing competitiveness in both domestic and international markets
Carborundum Universal Limited has allotted 27,936 equity shares of face value Re. 1 each following the exercise of stock options under its ESOP Plan 2016. This allotment, finalized on March 13, 2026, increases the company's total outstanding equity shares to 19,04,92,502. Consequently, the paid-up equity share capital now stands at Rs. 19,04,92,502. This is a routine administrative update with negligible impact on the overall shareholding structure or earnings per share.
- Allotment of 27,936 equity shares of Re. 1 each under the ESOP Plan 2016.
- Total outstanding equity shares increased to 19,04,92,502 shares.
- Total paid-up equity share capital stands at Rs. 19,04,92,502.
- The allotment was officially recorded on March 13, 2026.
Carborundum Universal Limited has appointed Ambassador D B Venkatesh Varma as an Additional Independent Director for a five-year term effective March 4, 2026. Mr. Varma is a distinguished former diplomat with over 33 years of experience in the Indian Foreign Service, including tenures as India's Ambassador to Russia and Spain. His deep expertise in defense, security, and international relations is expected to strengthen the board's strategic oversight. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval as per SEBI and Companies Act regulations.
- Appointment of Ambassador D B Venkatesh Varma as Independent Director for a 5-year term starting March 4, 2026
- Mr. Varma served in the Indian Foreign Service from 1988 to 2021, including roles in the Prime Minister's Office
- He has extensive experience in India's security and defense policies, including nuclear and space programs
- The Board of Directors meeting for the appointment concluded in 30 minutes on March 4, 2026
Carborundum Universal Limited (CARBORUNIV) has been assigned an Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating by NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited. The rating was independently prepared by the SEBI-registered provider using information available in the public domain. The company clarified that it did not engage the agency for this assessment. This disclosure, made on February 19, 2026, provides additional transparency for institutional investors who prioritize ESG metrics in their decision-making process.
- NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited assigned an independent ESG rating to CARBORUNIV.
- The rating was prepared without company engagement, relying solely on publicly available information.
- The report was officially published on the BSE and NSE websites on February 19, 2026.
- The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Carborundum Universal (CUMI) reported a resilient standalone performance in Q3 FY26 with sales of INR 769 crores, a 7.9% sequential growth. However, consolidated results were impacted by international subsidiaries, with Awuko reporting a loss of EUR 2.7 million due to production halts and Rhodius facing a loss of EUR 0.84 million. The Electrominerals segment was particularly hit by US sanctions on its Russian unit (VAW), causing a 46% YoY drop in sales, while Foskor in South Africa suffered from price pressure and currency appreciation. Despite these challenges, domestic Abrasives and Ceramics segments showed broad-based growth.
- Standalone PAT grew 31% QoQ to INR 85 crores, with PBIT margins improving to 15% from 12.2% in Q2.
- VAW (Russia) sales plummeted 46% YoY to RUB 1.4 billion following US sanctions imposed in January 2025.
- Awuko recorded a loss before tax of EUR 2.7 million in Q3, primarily due to inventory optimization and zero production during the period.
- Foskor reported a loss of ZAR 24 million as a 13% drop in realization and Rand appreciation offset a 22% volume growth.
- Standalone Abrasives segment grew 9.8% YoY to INR 323 crores, driven by retail and industrial demand.
Carborundum Universal Limited has formally submitted an application to both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited for the reclassification of Algavista Greentech Private Limited (AGPL). AGPL, currently an outgoing member of the promoter group, is seeking to be moved to the 'Public' category. This application follows the company's previous intimations regarding this request on December 18, 2025, and January 29, 2026. Such reclassifications are standard regulatory procedures under SEBI Regulation 31A when an entity no longer exercises promoter-level control.
- Application filed with NSE and BSE on February 2, 2026, for promoter reclassification
- Algavista Greentech Private Limited (AGPL) to move from 'Promoter Group' to 'Public' category
- Follows previous company intimations dated December 18, 2025, and January 29, 2026
- The reclassification is being processed under Regulation 31A of SEBI Listing Regulations
Carborundum Universal Limited has announced the allotment of 16,702 equity shares of Re. 1/- each on January 29, 2026. These shares were issued to employees who exercised their stock options under the company's ESOP Plan 2016. Following this allotment, the total number of outstanding equity shares has increased to 19,04,64,566. The total paid-up equity share capital of the company now stands at Rs. 19,04,64,566.
- Allotment of 16,702 equity shares of face value Re. 1/- each
- Shares issued under the Company's ESOP Plan 2016
- Total outstanding equity shares increased to 19,04,64,566
- Total paid-up equity share capital stands at Rs. 19,04,64,566
Carborundum Universal (CUMI) reported a steady performance for Q3 FY26, with standalone revenue growing 5.7% YoY to ₹780.3 crore. Standalone net profit saw a 4.9% increase to ₹84.5 crore, while consolidated revenue reached ₹1,290.9 crore. The company has declared an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share (150% of face value) with a record date of February 4, 2026. Additionally, the board approved the reclassification of Algavista Greentech Private Limited from the promoter group to the public category.
- Standalone Revenue from operations increased 5.7% YoY to ₹780.3 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Standalone Net Profit rose to ₹84.5 crore from ₹80.6 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
- Declared an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share (150%) with a payment date by February 19, 2026.
- Consolidated Net Profit attributable to owners stood at ₹75.9 crore, recovering from a low base in the previous year which included exceptional items.
- Abrasives segment revenue grew to ₹322.7 crore, while Ceramics and Electrominerals contributed ₹255.2 crore and ₹229.4 crore respectively.
Carborundum Universal (CUMI) reported a consolidated revenue of ₹1,290.9 crore for Q3 FY26, representing a modest 2.8% YoY growth. While reported net profit attributable to owners rose to ₹75.9 crore from ₹34.8 crore last year, the prior year's figures were significantly impacted by a ₹104 crore exceptional loss. On a pre-exceptional basis, consolidated profit before tax actually declined by 23.3% YoY to ₹113.2 crore, indicating margin pressure. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share with a record date of February 4, 2026.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations grew 2.8% YoY to ₹1,290.9 crore.
- Consolidated Profit Before Tax (pre-exceptional) declined 23.3% YoY to ₹113.2 crore from ₹147.6 crore.
- Declared an interim dividend of 150% (₹1.50 per equity share of ₹1 face value).
- Standalone Net Profit grew 4.9% YoY to ₹84.5 crore, supported by higher dividend income from subsidiaries.
- Recognized a one-time employee benefit expense of ₹3.13 crore due to the implementation of new Labour Codes.
Carborundum Universal (CUMI) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 75.92 crore for Q3 FY26, a significant increase from Rs 34.78 crore in the same quarter last year, which was previously impacted by an exceptional item. Consolidated revenue from operations grew to Rs 1,290.86 crore, driven by steady performance across its Abrasives, Ceramics, and Electrominerals segments. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (150% of face value) with a record date of February 4, 2026. Additionally, the board approved the reclassification of Algavista Greentech Private Limited from the promoter group to the public category.
- Consolidated Net Profit (attributable to owners) rose to Rs 75.92 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 34.78 crore YoY.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations increased to Rs 1,290.86 crore compared to Rs 1,255.45 crore in the previous year's quarter.
- Interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per equity share (150%) declared with a record date of February 4, 2026.
- Standalone profit before tax stood at Rs 115.29 crore, showing growth from Rs 109.49 crore YoY.
- The board approved the reclassification of Algavista Greentech Private Limited from Promoter to Public category.
Carborundum Universal reported a consolidated revenue of ₹1,290.9 crore for Q3 FY26, representing a modest 2.8% growth YoY. While the reported net profit attributable to owners jumped to ₹75.9 crore from ₹34.8 crore in the previous year, this was primarily due to a high exceptional loss in the base year; core Profit Before Tax actually declined by 23.3% YoY. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share, maintaining its track record of shareholder returns. Segmentally, Abrasives showed growth, but Ceramics faced a revenue decline of 3.8% YoY.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations increased 2.8% YoY to ₹1,290.9 crore.
- Reported Net Profit (Owners) stood at ₹75.9 crore, up from ₹34.8 crore in Q3 FY25 (which included a ₹104 crore exceptional loss).
- Profit Before Tax (before exceptional items) declined to ₹113.2 crore from ₹147.6 crore in the year-ago period.
- Declared an interim dividend of 150% (₹1.50 per share) with a record date of February 4, 2026.
- Standalone Abrasives segment revenue grew 9.8% YoY, while Ceramics segment revenue fell by 3.8%.
Carborundum Universal Limited has scheduled an analyst and investor conference call for January 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST. The primary purpose of the call is to discuss the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The session is being organized by DAM Capital Advisors Limited and will feature management insights into the company's performance. This is a routine but essential event for stakeholders to understand the current fiscal health and future guidance of the firm.
- Earnings call scheduled for January 30, 2026, at 11:00 hrs IST.
- Discussion will focus on unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Organized by DAM Capital Advisors Limited with universal access numbers +91 22 6280 1384 and +91 22 7115 8285.
- International dial-in options available for investors in the USA, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Carborundum Universal Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The document, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that all dematerialization and rematerialization requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, have been processed. This is a standard regulatory filing required to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's shareholding records. No financial or operational changes were reported in this announcement.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) KFin Technologies Limited.
- Confirms adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
- Details of dematerialized and rematerialized securities furnished to BSE and NSE.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 5% to INR 3,677 Cr in 9M FY25. Segment-wise growth: Ceramics grew 9%, Abrasives grew 4%, and Electro Minerals grew 3% YoY. Standalone sales for FY25 reached INR 2,783.7 Cr, a 7% increase from INR 2,593.2 Cr in FY24.
Geographic Revenue Split
Domestic operations contributed 57% of consolidated revenue in 9M FY25, while international markets accounted for the remaining 43%.
Profitability Margins
Standalone PBT margin was 15.3% in FY25, down from 17.9% in FY24 (a 14% adverse change) due to lower profits. Consolidated profit after tax decreased to INR 292.7 Cr from INR 461.3 Cr, impacted by a INR 104.1 Cr impairment at VAW and deferred tax charges at Awuko.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated operating margin improved slightly to 15.4% in 9M FY25 from 15.1% in the previous year, supported by better subsidiary performance, though it is expected to stabilize at 14-15% due to the loss of high-margin contributions from VAW.
Capital Expenditure
Consolidated capital expenditure for FY25 was INR 277.6 Cr, primarily funded through internal accruals. Future annual capex is projected at INR 300-350 Cr for FY26, potentially rising to INR 500 Cr to support new growth areas.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL reaffirmed 'AA+/Stable' for long-term and 'A1+' for short-term debt. Standalone finance costs dropped 96% to INR 0.2 Cr from INR 4.2 Cr as the company utilized surplus cash and maintained a low gearing of <0.10x.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include Silicon Carbide, Zirconia, and Brown/White Fused Alumina. Standalone material costs were INR 1,158.2 Cr in FY25, representing 42% of sales, a 12% increase YoY.
Import Sources
Sourced through integrated operations in Russia (VAW) and South Africa (Foskor Zirconia), though US sanctions on Russian operations have restricted USD/Euro transactions.
Key Suppliers
Primarily self-supplied through subsidiaries like Volzhsky Abrasive Works (VAW) and Foskor Zirconia Pty Ltd (FZL) as part of a backward integration strategy.
Capacity Expansion
Current focus is on debottlenecking and scaling monolithic refractories. Capacity utilization for Metallized Cylinders grew by 20% in the recent quarter.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs rose 12% to INR 1,158.2 Cr in FY25. The company uses backward integration to maintain a cost advantage, though realization is pressured by cheap Chinese imports.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Asset turnover stood at 1.68x in FY25 compared to 1.76x in FY24. The company is focusing on cost reduction through debottlenecking to sustain 14-15% margins.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution challenges in Q1 FY26 led to a 9% degrowth in Rhodius sales (EUR 30.6M vs EUR 33.8M), though Q2 saw a 31.6% sequential recovery as logistics stabilized.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
4-5%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by a INR 350 Cr investment in new areas, scaling monolithic refractories, and leveraging recent acquisitions like Rhodius and Awuko. The company aims to offset Russian sanction impacts (INR 83 Cr impact in H1) through standalone growth and expansion in Foskor.
Products & Services
Abrasives (bonded, coated, super), Ceramics (industrial, metallized cylinders), Electro Minerals (silicon carbide, fused alumina), and Monolithic Refractories.
Brand Portfolio
CUMI, Rhodius, Awuko, Pluss Advanced Technologies, Sterling Abrasives.
New Products/Services
Expansion into monolithic refractories and metallized cylinders (20% growth) are expected to be key revenue drivers.
Market Expansion
Targeting increased sales within Russia to offset export sanctions and scaling European operations through Rhodius and Awuko (20% sales growth expected for Awuko).
Market Share & Ranking
CUMI is one of the largest producers of abrasives and holds a leading market position in ceramics and electro minerals in India.
Strategic Alliances
Part of the Murugappa Group; maintains JVs and associates like Foskor Zirconia (South Africa).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward specialized ceramics and monolithic refractories. CUMI is positioning itself by investing in these high-growth, high-margin 'newer areas' to move away from commodity-grade competition.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from Chinese manufacturers who are aggressive on pricing in the Electro Minerals and Abrasives divisions.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on deep backward integration into key raw materials (Silicon Carbide, Zirconia) and being part of the Murugappa Group, providing financial flexibility and a cost advantage that is difficult for non-integrated competitors to replicate.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Global GDP growth is expected to slow to 2.8% in 2025 (from 3.3% in 2024), which may dampen international demand for industrial abrasives.
Consumer Behavior
Industrial demand is recovering sequentially in India, with standalone abrasives showing encouraging growth in Q2 FY26 after a flat H1.
Geopolitical Risks
The designation of VAW as a 'Specially Designated National' (SDN) by the US OFAC on Jan 10, 2025, is a critical risk, impacting cash flow and international trade.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to US OFAC sanctions (SDN list) which blocked VAW's access to USD/Euro deposits and receivables. Compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations (Regulation 31A) was noted for promoter reclassification.
Environmental Compliance
ESG profile supports credit risk; company received an ESG rating from CFC Finlease Private Limited in November 2025.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate impacted by a deferred tax asset charge-off at CUMI Awuko Abrasives GmbH.
Legal Contingencies
Exceptional item of INR 104.1 Cr recorded in Q3 FY25 for impairment of receivables and assets at VAW due to US sanctions.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The duration and severity of US sanctions on Russian operations (VAW) could lead to further impairments beyond the initial INR 104.1 Cr. Logistics stability at Rhodius remains a near-term monitoring point.
Geographic Concentration Risk
57% of revenue is concentrated in India; however, the 43% international revenue is highly sensitive to geopolitical tensions in Russia and economic slowdowns in Europe.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on a new third-party logistics provider for Rhodius caused a EUR 2.2M loss in H1 FY26, highlighting execution risks in outsourcing.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Company is mitigating this by investing in 'newer areas' and IT application controls (User Access, Patch management) to ensure digital security.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables at VAW are at high risk; the company already took a charge for receivables that cannot be collected in USD/Euro due to SDN listing.