💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated revenue grew 10% YoY to INR 16,386.51 Mn in FY 2024-25. Consumables segment grew 10.8% to INR 14,301.24 Mn, while Equipment segment grew 4.6% to INR 2,156.61 Mn. In H1 FY26, total revenue reached INR 7,927 Mn, a 10% increase YoY.

Geographic Revenue Split

Geographically diversified with 85-90% of sales coming from exports/forex-denominated revenue. The company has a presence in over 92 countries with manufacturing facilities in India, South Africa, Australia, and Chile.

Profitability Margins

Gross margins improved by 300 basis points from 56% to 59% in H1 FY26 due to product mix. Net Profit margin for FY 2024-25 stood at 12.21% (INR 2,000.79 Mn) compared to 12.99% in FY 2023-24.

EBITDA Margin

Consolidated EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 20% (INR 1,561 Mn), up from 17% in H1 FY25. FY 2024-25 Operating EBITDA margin was 20.74%. Improvement is driven by the integration of Tega McNally Minerals Ltd (TMML) and high-margin order execution.

Capital Expenditure

Planned capex of ~INR 250 Cr (USD 30 million), with USD 20 million allocated for Chile plant capacity enhancement and USD 10 million for other plants. 70% of this is expected to be debt-funded.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL Ratings maintains a 'Stable' outlook. Interest coverage ratio is strong at 14.23x as of March 31, 2025. Finance costs decreased 16% to INR 269.04 Mn in FY 2024-25.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Wear-resistant rubber, polyurethane, and steel components. Raw material costs accounted for 42.62% of total revenues in FY 2024-25, down from 43.24% in FY 2023-24.

Import Sources

Sourced globally to reduce dependency on single regions; primary manufacturing hubs are in India, Chile, South Africa, and Australia.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically disclosed in available documents.

Capacity Expansion

Chile plant expansion (USD 20M) and global capacity augmentation (USD 10M). Post-Molycop acquisition, the group will operate 26 manufacturing facilities globally.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs were INR 2,931.61 Mn in H1 FY26. Procurement strategy includes dynamic pricing to reduce lag and margin erosion from input cost volatility.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Equipment business EBITDA margin improved from 5% at acquisition to 14% in H1 FY26 through process alignment and synergy realization.

Logistics & Distribution

Export-oriented nature leads to high transit times; however, freight costs have recently moderated, contributing to margin improvement.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

25%+

Growth Strategy

Growth will be driven by the USD 1.45 billion acquisition of Molycop, which adds 26 global facilities. The company is also targeting 25%+ growth in the equipment business through TMML synergies and a strong order book of INR 11,556 Mn.

Products & Services

Wear-resistant rubber products (WRP), wear-resistant components (WRC), Dyna Prime mill liners, polyurethane lining, grinding mills, screens, conveyors, and hydro cyclones.

Brand Portfolio

Tega, Dyna Prime, Tega McNally (TMML), Losugen.

New Products/Services

Dyna Prime mill liners have been a major success in South America, driving segment turnaround. Integrated solutions (equipment + consumables) are expected to increase wallet share.

Market Expansion

Expanding footprint in South America (Chile) and leveraging a global presence in 92+ countries to capture exponential mineral demand growth.

Market Share & Ranking

Second-largest producer of polymer-based mill liners in the global market.

Strategic Alliances

Joint venture accounted for a share of profit of INR 44.71 Mn in FY 2024-25.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

Shift toward sustainable mineral processing and polymer-based liners over traditional steel liners; industry is growing due to global electrification and mineral demand.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with global players in the WRP/WRC segments; maintains advantage through brand recall and a presence in 92+ countries.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on high switching costs (70-75% repeat orders), global scale (2nd largest), and proprietary technology like Dyna Prime liners. Sustainable due to long-term customer relationships and technical barriers.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to global mining activity and mineral demand, which is poised for exponential growth.

Consumer Behavior

Mining customers are increasingly seeking integrated turnkey solutions and localized support to minimize downtime.

Geopolitical Risks

Exposure to trade barriers and transit disruptions like the Red Sea crisis which impacts shipment timelines.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Compliance with global environmental and safety standards in 92+ countries; formal contractor safety management systems implemented.

Environmental Compliance

ESG compliance is managed via a dashboard addressing global frameworks like CSRD, CSDDD, and CBAM to maintain access to foreign capital.

Taxation Policy Impact

Current tax liabilities stood at INR 307.17 Mn as of March 31, 2025.

Legal Contingencies

Intellectual property infringement risk and patent defense costs are noted as business risks, but specific pending case values are not disclosed.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Integration of the large-scale Molycop acquisition (USD 1.45B) and potential for margin erosion if raw material price pass-through is delayed.

Geographic Concentration Risk

Geographically diversified; no single region dependency, though South America is a key growth driver.

Third Party Dependencies

Diversified supplier base to reduce dependency on any single country or market.

Technology Obsolescence Risk

Mitigated by continuous R&D and successful launches like Dyna Prime; technology risk is monitored to prevent manufacturing restrictions.

Credit & Counterparty Risk

Debtors' turnover ratio of 3.22x indicates stable receivables management despite high working capital days.