RAJSREESUG - Rajshree Sugars
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals reported a decline in operational performance for February 2026 compared to the same period last year. Total cane crushing across its three units fell to 173,231 MT from 200,077 MT in February 2025. This led to an 18% year-on-year drop in monthly sugar production to 16,018 MT. Furthermore, sugar sales volumes saw a significant contraction, falling to 6,910 MT from 10,248 MT in the previous year.
- Total sugar production for February 2026 fell to 16,018 MT from 19,550 MT in February 2025.
- Combined cane crushing across all units decreased by approximately 13.4% YoY to 173,231 MT.
- Monthly sugar sales volumes dropped by 32.5% YoY to 6,910 MT.
- Cumulative sugar production for the 2025-26 season (up to February) stands at 29,539 MT, significantly lower than the 44,950 MT recorded in the previous season.
- Unit III (Semmedu) experienced the steepest production decline, falling from 7,580 MT to 5,072 MT.
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited has finalized its internal audit panel for the financial year 2026-27 during its 217th Board Meeting. The company reappointed two firms, M/s. Gopalaiyer and Subramanian and M/s. Sundar Ranganath & Srinivasan, while appointing M/s. Srikishen & Co. as a new internal auditor. This transition follows the scheduled tenure completion of Karthikeyan & Jayaram on April 1, 2026. The appointed firms are well-established, with professional experience ranging from 35 to over 90 years.
- Reappointment of M/s. Gopalaiyer and Subramanian, a firm with 12 partners and over 90 years of professional standing.
- Appointment of M/s. Srikishen & Co. for FY 2026-27, a firm established in 1973 with 50 years of practice.
- Reappointment of M/s. Sundar Ranganath & Srinivasan, whose senior partners have approximately 42 years of experience each.
- Cessation of Karthikeyan & Jayaram as internal auditors effective April 1, 2026, due to tenure completion.
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited has officially approved its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved during the 217th Board meeting held on February 11, 2026. The submission includes the mandatory Limited Review Report from the company's auditors as per SEBI regulations. Investors should now focus on the detailed P&L statements to evaluate operational efficiency during the peak sugar season.
- Board approved unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- The 217th Board meeting was conducted on February 11, 2026, between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
- The filing includes a Limited Review Report submitted by the statutory auditors.
- Compliance maintained under Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited released its operational performance for January 2026, showing a year-on-year decline in key metrics. Total sugar production for the month stood at 10,909 MTs, down from 14,570 MTs in January 2025. Cane crushing volumes also decreased to 147,692 MTs compared to 163,807 MTs in the previous year. Sugar sales saw a significant drop, falling to 6,172 MTs from 11,275 MTs in the same period last year, indicating a slow start to the peak season.
- Total sugar production for January 2026 fell by approximately 25% YoY to 10,909 MTs.
- Cane crushing across three units totaled 147,692 MTs, a decline from 163,807 MTs in January 2025.
- Sugar sales volume witnessed a sharp 45% YoY decline, reaching only 6,172 MTs for the month.
- Unit II (Mundiyampakkam) remained the primary driver, crushing 93,018 MTs of cane and exporting 77.11 lakh units of power.
- Total power exported to the grid across all units for January 2026 was 135.45 lakh units.
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited has responded to a clarification sought by the National Stock Exchange regarding its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The Exchange noted that the results submitted on November 3, 2025, were not signed by authorized signatories as per Regulation 33 of SEBI LODR. The company clarified that the results were board-approved and signed by an Independent Director specifically authorized for this purpose. A copy of the Board resolution has been provided to the Exchange to resolve the procedural query.
- NSE sought clarification on January 12 and January 20, 2026, regarding unsigned Q2 FY26 results.
- Company confirms the financial results were duly considered and approved by the Board of Directors.
- An Independent Director was specifically authorized by the Board to sign the results on its behalf.
- The company has submitted the relevant Board resolution to the Exchange as evidence of authorization.
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the period ending December 31, 2025. The certificate, issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms that all securities received for dematerialization were processed within mandated timelines. It verifies that physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification, with depository names updated in the register of members. This is a standard regulatory filing ensuring the integrity of the company's shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Confirmation provided by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
- Verification and cancellation of physical share certificates completed within prescribed SEBI timelines.
- Depository names substituted in the register of members as the registered owners for dematerialized shares.
Rajshree Sugars reported strong operational numbers for December 2025, with total cane crushed reaching 136,858 MT across its three units. This represents a substantial year-on-year increase, particularly in Unit II and Unit III, which saw crushing volumes rise significantly compared to December 2024. Total sugar production for the month reached 10,830 MT, while sugar sales across units totaled 3,603 MT. The company also maintained healthy cogeneration activity, exporting 100.84 lakh units of power to the grid.
- Total cane crushed in Dec 2025 reached 136,858 MT, significantly higher than the previous year's levels.
- Sugar production for the month totaled 10,830 MT, led by Unit II (5,829 MT) and Unit III (4,458 MT).
- Unit II crushing volume surged to 73,572 MT from 12,925 MT in Dec 2024, a 469% increase.
- Unit III crushing volume increased to 56,903 MT from 23,338 MT in Dec 2024, a 143% increase.
- Cogeneration units exported a total of 100.84 lakh units of power to the grid during the month.
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the announcement of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The restriction applies to Designated Persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the results are declared. The specific date for the Board Meeting to approve these results will be communicated at a later date.
- Trading window closure effective from Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Closure pertains to the financial results for the third quarter ending December 31, 2025
- Restriction remains in place until 48 hours after the public announcement of results
- Applies to all Designated Persons (DPs) and their immediate relatives as per SEBI norms
CRISIL Ratings has upgraded the credit rating for Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited's long-term bank facilities totaling ₹644 crore. The rating has been revised upward from 'CRISIL B / Stable' to 'CRISIL BB- / Stable', indicating a significant improvement in the company's credit profile. This upgrade is primarily attributed to the company's ability to maintain timely servicing of all its debt obligations. The 'Stable' outlook reflects expectations of steady performance in the near term.
- CRISIL upgraded the rating for ₹644 crore of long-term bank facilities.
- Rating moved from 'CRISIL B / Stable' to 'CRISIL BB- / Stable'.
- Upgrade driven by the company's timely servicing of all debt obligations.
- The rating action was officially communicated on December 19, 2025.
Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals reported its operational data for November 2025, showing zero cane crushing and sugar production across all three units, which is typical for the early season. However, total sugar sales for the month plummeted to 597 MT compared to 5,471 MT in November 2024, representing a significant year-on-year decline. Unit II (Mundiyampakkam) was the primary contributor with 524 MT of sales, while Units I and III saw negligible activity. Molasses sales across all units totaled 3,303 MT for the month.
- Total sugar sales dropped by approximately 89% YoY to 597 MT from 5,471 MT in the previous year.
- Zero cane crushing and sugar production recorded across all units for November 2025.
- Unit II (Mundiyampakkam) recorded the highest sugar sales of 524 MT for the month.
- Total molasses sales for the month stood at 3,303 MT across all three units.
- Cogeneration at Unit III generated 6.72 lakh units, but only 0.24 lakh units were exported to the grid.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations decreased by 33.24% YoY to INR 257.76 Cr in H1 FY26. Segment-wise performance for H1 FY26: Sugar revenue fell 37.31% to INR 193.55 Cr; Cogeneration revenue declined 45.32% to INR 23.73 Cr; and Distillery revenue decreased 8.92% to INR 70.95 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though operations are concentrated in Tamil Nadu across three units: Theni, Villupuram, and Gingee.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin declined from 2.77% in FY24 to 1.73% in FY25. Operating Profit Margin (EBITDA/Sales) decreased from 8.99% in FY24 to 7.87% in FY25 due to higher operational costs and lower volumes.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin was 7.87% for FY25, a decrease of 112 basis points from 8.99% in FY24. The decline reflects margin pressure in the sugar segment which reported a loss before tax of INR 32.31 Cr in FY25.
Capital Expenditure
Cash outflow for investing activities, primarily for property, plant, and equipment, was INR 1.27 Cr in H1 FY26 compared to INR 2.17 Cr in H1 FY25.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL Ratings maintains a 'Stable' outlook with a moderate financial risk profile. Interest coverage ratio improved slightly to 2.43x in FY25 from 2.35x in FY24. Total debt to OPBDITA stood at 7.72x in FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Sugarcane is the primary raw material, with cost of materials consumed totaling INR 176.34 Cr in H1 FY26, representing 68.4% of total revenue.
Import Sources
Sourced locally from farmers in the catchment areas of the Theni, Villupuram, and Gingee units in Tamil Nadu.
Key Suppliers
Primarily individual sugarcane farmers and local agricultural cooperatives in Tamil Nadu.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity includes a distillery capacity of 125 KLPD (45 KLPD at Theni and 80 KLPD at Gingee) and a total cogeneration capacity of 54.5 MW (12 MW at Theni, 22 MW at Villupuram, and 20.5 MW at Gingee). No specific expansion timeline is disclosed.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of materials consumed was INR 176.34 Cr in H1 FY26, a 18.2% decrease from INR 215.67 Cr in H1 FY25, though the cost as a percentage of revenue increased due to lower sales volumes.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not disclosed in available documents, though turnover was noted as lower due to reduced sugarcane availability.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company is focusing on the sale of non-core assets by FY2026 to improve liquidity and support debt servicing. It also leverages its integrated model (Sugar-Cogen-Distillery) to maximize value from sugarcane by-products like molasses and bagasse.
Products & Services
Refined sugar, Ethanol/Distillery products (from molasses), and Power (from bagasse-based cogeneration).
Brand Portfolio
Rajshree Sugars.
Strategic Alliances
The company reported having no subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures as of September 30, 2025.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The sugar industry is currently facing a period of lower sugarcane availability due to climate shifts. The industry is evolving toward ethanol blending (distillery) to reduce reliance on cyclical sugar prices, a trend RSCL is positioned for with its 125 KLPD capacity.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a fragmented and highly regulated industry with competition from both large integrated mills and smaller regional players.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat lies in its fully integrated operations and the extensive industry experience of its promoters. This integration allows for better margin management through by-product utilization, though it remains vulnerable to regional crop failures.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to agricultural output and monsoon patterns which dictate sugarcane yield and recovery rates.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for ethanol for fuel blending is shifting the focus from pure sugar production to distillery-heavy operations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to government regulations on sugarcane pricing (Fair and Remunerative Price), sugar export quotas, and ethanol procurement prices set by Oil Marketing Companies.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company reported a Profit Before Tax of INR 11.08 Cr for FY25 with a Net Profit of INR 8.09 Cr, implying an effective tax rate of approximately 27%.
Legal Contingencies
The company received administrative approval for a One Time Settlement (OTS) of Sugar Development Fund (SDF) loans on September 26, 2024. Specific values for other pending court cases were not disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Climatic risks affecting sugarcane supply and regulatory shifts in ethanol blending prices or sugar export policies could impact revenue by over 20%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of manufacturing operations are concentrated in Tamil Nadu, making the company highly vulnerable to state-specific weather patterns and agricultural policies.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on local sugarcane farmers for raw material supply; any shift in farmer preference to other crops would severely impact operations.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk in core sugar processing, but requires ongoing investment in distillery technology to meet ethanol blending standards.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 51.48 Cr as of September 30, 2025, representing approximately 20% of H1 revenue.