šŸ’° Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

The Raffia segment (FIBC, Fabric, MFY, Granule trading) is the primary driver, accounting for ~80% of total revenue. Overall revenue grew 26.4% YoY to INR 628.61 Cr in FY25 from INR 497.41 Cr in FY24.

Geographic Revenue Split

Exports contribute over 75% of total revenues, with Europe alone accounting for 51% of export sales. Key markets include Germany, Brazil, and Japan.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit Margin improved significantly from 0.07% in FY24 to 1.72% in FY25. Standalone net profit jumped from INR 0.36 Cr to INR 10.70 Cr, a 2872% increase YoY.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin improved to 9.18% in FY25 from 6.09% in FY24. Q2 FY26 EBITDA margins further rose to 9.8% (up 245 bps YoY) due to better product mix and operational efficiency.

Capital Expenditure

Planned capex of INR 105 Cr for capacity expansion and modernization, including a new FIBC division building. Specific FIBC capacity addition requires INR 47 Cr investment.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL BBB+/Stable for long-term facilities. Interest coverage ratio improved from 1.12x in FY24 to 2.35x in FY25.

āš™ļø Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Polypropylene (PP) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) polymers represent 60-65% of the total cost of sales.

Import Sources

Not explicitly disclosed, but the company operates as a consignment stockist for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd for domestic trading.

Key Suppliers

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) is a key supplier and trading partner.

Capacity Expansion

Planned incremental FIBC capacity of 6,000 metric tons over the next five years. Commissioning of a new Greenfield plant is expected by H1 of the next financial year.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs account for 60-65% of revenue. Susceptibility to price volatility is a key weakness, though vertical integration helps mitigate some cost pressures.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Capacity utilization improvements and debottlenecking on the stitching side drove the margin increase from 5.88% to 9.10% in FY25.

Logistics & Distribution

Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue.

šŸ“ˆ Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

20%

Growth Strategy

Achieving growth through a 'mass-boutique' model focusing on high-margin FIBCs, divesting the loss-making CPP division to repurpose land for core expansion, and geographic diversification into Japan and Africa. Strategic acquisition of UK-based Valex Ventures Ltd and a JV with Essegomma for high-performance yarn will drive European and technical textile growth.

Products & Services

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC/Jumbo Bags), PP Multifilament Yarn (MFY), Woven Fabrics, and UV Masterbatches.

Brand Portfolio

Operates under the 'Bharat Brand' identity for global trust; primarily a B2B model.

New Products/Services

Entry into high-performance yarns via Essegomma JV (5-10% expected margins) and non-woven segments.

Market Expansion

Expanding base in Japan, South Africa, and Northern African countries to balance the export portfolio.

Market Share & Ranking

Dominant market share in key territories like Germany and Brazil for industrial packaging.

Strategic Alliances

Joint Venture with Essegomma (Italy) for technical textiles and acquisition of Valex Ventures Ltd (UK).

šŸŒ External Factors

Industry Trends

Growing global demand for sustainable industrial packaging and ESG-aligned supply chains. The industry is shifting toward high-compliance, recyclable products.

Competitive Landscape

Operates in a highly competitive global market, partially offset by established relationships and high-compliance manufacturing (cleanroom facilities).

Competitive Moat

Durable advantages include 50 years of promoter experience, vertical integration, and a 'mass-boutique' model resulting in 80% repeat business.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to global industrial demand and the 'China+1' strategy, which shifts sourcing preferences toward Indian manufacturers.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward sustainable and sustainable industrial packaging in food and pharma sectors.

Geopolitical Risks

Susceptible to trade barriers or economic cyclicality in Europe (51% of exports) and South America.

āš–ļø Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Adheres to high-compliance standards for food-grade FIBCs and global industrial packaging regulations.

Environmental Compliance

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) practice and focus on fully recyclable products to meet global regulatory standards.

Taxation Policy Impact

Not disclosed; fiscal 2025 reported profit after tax was INR 11.10 Cr.

Legal Contingencies

Pending litigations disclosed in Note 33 of the standalone financial statements; specific INR values for claims not provided in the summary.

āš ļø Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Volatility in raw material prices (60-65% of costs) and sharp fluctuations in forex rates are the primary uncertainties.

Geographic Concentration Risk

High concentration in Europe, which accounts for 51% of export revenue.

Third Party Dependencies

Dependency on Indian Oil Corporation Ltd for trading segments and raw material supply.

Technology Obsolescence Risk

Mitigated by proprietary ERP systems and ongoing investment in process automation and digital tools.

Credit & Counterparty Risk

Adequate receivables quality with a debtors turnover ratio of 7.63.