HINDCON - Hindcon Chemical
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single business segment (Chemicals). Standalone Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, grew 8.88% YoY to INR 2.89 Cr from INR 2.65 Cr in the previous year.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though manufacturing is concentrated 100% in West Bengal with plants at Jalan Complex and Munsirhat.
Profitability Margins
Operating profit before working capital changes for H1 FY26 was INR 2.80 Cr. Standalone PBT margin for H1 FY26 was approximately 8.88% higher in absolute terms compared to H1 FY25.
EBITDA Margin
Not explicitly disclosed as a percentage, but operating profit before working capital changes stood at INR 2.80 Cr for H1 FY26 compared to INR 2.05 Cr in H1 FY25, representing a 36.5% increase in core operating profitability.
Capital Expenditure
Net cash used in investing activities was INR 8.96 Cr for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, compared to INR 10.35 Cr in the previous year, primarily driven by investments in subsidiaries and property.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company has not obtained any credit ratings. Current borrowings increased significantly by 707% to INR 6.18 Cr as of September 30, 2025, from INR 0.77 Cr as of March 31, 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Polymers and resins are specifically identified as key materials for the new manufacturing division; construction chemicals are the primary focus of the existing business.
Capacity Expansion
The company approved the acquisition of a 51% stake in Vision Speed Works Pvt. Ltd. (VSWPL) for up to INR 2.00 Cr to manufacture new polymers and resins, expanding its manufacturing footprint.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue, but the company identified commodity price risk as a key uncertainty and does not engage in hedging activities, exposing it to 100% of market price volatility.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Depreciation and amortization expense for H1 FY26 was INR 43.80 Lakhs, up 12.8% YoY, reflecting increased asset utilization or new additions.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed in available documents
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by inorganic expansion, specifically the acquisition of a 51% stake in Vision Speed Works Pvt. Ltd. (VSWPL) for INR 2.00 Cr to enter the manufacturing of new polymers and resins. The company also maintains a subsidiary, Hindcon Solutions Private Limited, and a majority partnership in Hindcon Speciality Chemicals LLP to diversify its chemical portfolio.
Products & Services
Construction chemicals, new polymers, and resins used in various industries.
Brand Portfolio
HINDCON (Strength Upon Strength).
New Products/Services
New polymers and resins to be manufactured via the newly acquired subsidiary VSWPL.
Market Expansion
Expansion into new chemical sub-sectors (polymers/resins) via the VSWPL acquisition approved in October 2025.
Strategic Alliances
Majority partner in Hindcon Speciality Chemicals LLP and 51% owner of Vision Speed Works Pvt. Ltd.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward specialized polymers and resins for industrial use, which the company is positioning for through its 51% acquisition of VSWPL.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in the construction chemicals and industrial polymers sector; key competitors are not named.
Competitive Moat
Competitive advantage is derived from specialized manufacturing in construction chemicals and expanding into niche polymers; however, the lack of credit ratings and hedging may limit the sustainability of cost leadership during volatile periods.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to commodity price fluctuations in the chemical industry due to the absence of hedging.
Consumer Behavior
Demand is driven by industrial requirements for resins and polymers in various manufacturing sectors.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company is in compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations 17 to 27; no adverse remarks were noted in the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax liabilities (Net) stood at INR 1.91 Cr as of September 30, 2025, compared to INR 1.43 Cr in March 2025.
Legal Contingencies
No directors have been debarred or disqualified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; no significant fraud or internal control failures were reported by management.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Commodity price risk is a major uncertainty as the company does not hedge; this could impact margins by 10-20% depending on polymer price volatility.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of manufacturing plants are located in West Bengal (Howrah district), creating high regional dependency.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is addressing technology risks by investing in new polymer and resin manufacturing capabilities through VSWPL.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables (Non-current) were INR 6.98 Cr; the company has made a provision for bad debts of INR 18.49 Lakhs in H1 FY26, indicating some credit risk exposure.