VINYLINDIA - Vinyl Chemicals
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has announced the successful passage of two key resolutions via postal ballot with an overwhelming 99.97% majority. Shareholders approved the appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh as a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director. Additionally, Ms. Gira Sardesai was appointed as an Independent Director for a five-year term effective from February 2, 2026, through February 1, 2031. These appointments strengthen the company's board governance following the conclusion of the voting process on March 5, 2026.
- Appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh as Non-Executive Director approved with 93,21,500 votes in favor (99.97%)
- Ms. Gira Sardesai appointed as Independent Director for a 5-year term ending February 1, 2031
- Both resolutions faced negligible opposition with only 3,043 votes (0.0326%) cast against them
- The voting period was conducted via remote e-voting between February 4 and March 5, 2026
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has successfully passed two resolutions via postal ballot for board appointments. Shareholders approved the appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh as a Non-Executive Director and Ms. Gira Sardesai as an Independent Director. Both resolutions received overwhelming support, with 99.96% of the votes cast in favor. The voting process concluded on March 5, 2026, with a total of 9,324,543 votes polled, representing approximately 50.85% of the company's outstanding shares.
- Appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh as Non-Executive Director approved with 99.9674% votes in favor.
- Appointment of Ms. Gira Sardesai as Independent Director approved via special resolution with 99.9674% support.
- Total votes polled amounted to 9,324,543, representing 50.85% of the total share capital.
- Promoter group cast 9,223,003 votes, all of which were 100% in favor of both resolutions.
- The resolutions are deemed approved as of the last date of e-voting, March 5, 2026.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for two key board appointments. The company is proposing the appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh as a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director and Ms. Gira Sardesai as an Independent Director for a five-year term. The e-voting period is scheduled to run from February 4, 2026, to March 5, 2026, with the final results expected by March 6, 2026. These appointments are intended to strengthen the board's governance and oversight capabilities.
- Proposed appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh as a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director.
- Proposed appointment of Ms. Gira Sardesai as an Independent Director for a 5-year term ending February 1, 2031.
- E-voting period set from February 4, 2026, to March 5, 2026, for all eligible shareholders.
- The cut-off date for determining shareholder voting eligibility was January 23, 2026.
- Final results of the postal ballot will be declared on or before March 6, 2026.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited reported a 15.8% YoY growth in revenue from operations to ₹169.48 crore for the quarter ended December 2025. However, net profit for the quarter saw a 9.8% YoY decline to ₹4.52 crore, largely due to a one-time impact of ₹1.85 crore related to the implementation of new Labour Codes. On a sequential basis, the company showed strong recovery with profit rising 57% from ₹2.88 crore in Q2 FY26. The 9-month net profit remains lower at ₹11.85 crore compared to ₹15.06 crore in the previous year.
- Revenue from operations increased 15.8% YoY to ₹169.48 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹4.52 crore, down from ₹5.01 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Employee benefit expenses included a ₹1.85 crore incremental impact from new Labour Code regulations.
- 9-month total income rose to ₹480.44 crore, up from ₹457.19 crore in the prior year period.
- Basic EPS for the quarter was ₹2.47, compared to ₹2.74 in the same period last year.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited reported a strong sequential recovery in Q3 FY26, with revenue from operations growing 11.6% QoQ to ₹169.48 crore. Net Profit increased significantly by 57% from the previous quarter to ₹4.52 crore, although it remains slightly lower than the ₹5.01 crore reported in Q3 FY25. The company's bottom line was impacted by a one-time incremental expense of approximately ₹1.85 crore related to the implementation of new Labour Codes. Despite this, the operational performance showed resilience in the chemical trading segment.
- Revenue from operations grew 15.8% YoY to ₹169.48 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Net Profit (PAT) stood at ₹4.52 crore, a 57% jump from ₹2.88 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Nine-month PAT declined to ₹11.85 crore compared to ₹15.06 crore in the previous year's corresponding period.
- Employee benefit expenses included a ₹1.85 crore impact due to the notification of new Labour Codes.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter improved to ₹2.47 from ₹1.58 in the preceding quarter.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited reported a 15.7% YoY growth in revenue from operations, reaching ₹169.48 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. While Net Profit declined 9.8% YoY to ₹4.52 crore, it showed a significant sequential recovery of 57% compared to the previous quarter. The bottom line was impacted by a one-time provision of approximately ₹1.85 crore related to the implementation of new Labour Codes. The company continues to operate as a single-segment entity focused on chemical trading.
- Revenue from operations increased to ₹169.48 crore, up from ₹146.40 crore in the same quarter last year.
- Net Profit for the quarter stood at ₹4.52 crore, compared to ₹5.01 crore YoY and ₹2.88 crore QoQ.
- Employee benefit expenses rose significantly to ₹3.34 crore due to a ₹1.85 crore one-time impact from new Labour Code regulations.
- Nine-month PAT for FY26 stands at ₹11.85 crore, down from ₹15.06 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter was ₹2.47, a recovery from ₹1.58 in the preceding quarter.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has issued a clarification regarding the appointment of two Additional Directors to its board. The company corrected a typographical error in its previous filing dated January 20, 2026, which incorrectly stated the start date as February 2, 2025. The correct effective date for the appointments of Mr. Kavinder Singh and Ms. Gira Sardesai is February 2, 2026. This update ensures regulatory compliance and provides accurate timelines for the leadership transition.
- Effective appointment date for two directors corrected to February 2, 2026
- Mr. Kavinder Singh joins as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent)
- Ms. Gira Sardesai joins as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent)
- Clarification follows a typographical error in the disclosure dated January 20, 2026
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has issued a clarification regarding the appointment of two new directors to its board. The company noted a typographical error in its previous disclosure dated January 20, 2026, which incorrectly stated the start date as February 2, 2025. The correct effective date for the appointments of Mr. Kavinder Singh and Ms. Gira Sardesai is February 2, 2026. This update ensures the company's regulatory filings accurately reflect the timeline for these leadership changes.
- Appointment date for Mr. Kavinder Singh (Non-Executive Director) corrected to February 2, 2026.
- Appointment date for Ms. Gira Sardesai (Independent Director) corrected to February 2, 2026.
- The clarification rectifies a typographical error in the previous filing that mentioned 2025 instead of 2026.
- Company confirmed that the XBRL filings with stock exchanges already contained the correct 2026 date.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Ltd has appointed Kavinder Singh and Gira Sardesai as Additional Directors effective February 2, 2026. Kavinder Singh, the current Joint MD of Pidilite Industries, brings 38 years of leadership experience from ITC, Asian Paints, and Mahindra Group. Gira Sardesai, a CA and CPA with 35 years of experience, joins as an Independent Director after serving as Finance Director at Johnson & Johnson. These appointments strengthen the board with significant expertise in FMCG, hospitality, and global finance.
- Kavinder Singh appointed as Non-Executive Director bringing 38 years of experience in FMCG and hospitality.
- Gira Sardesai appointed as Independent Director for a 5-year term with 35 years of global financial expertise.
- Kavinder Singh currently serves as Joint Managing Director of Pidilite Industries Limited.
- Gira Sardesai is a dual-qualified CA and CPA with previous leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and ICICI Bank.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals to its Board of Directors effective February 2, 2026. Shri Kavinder Singh, the current Joint Managing Director of Pidilite Industries with 38 years of experience, joins as a Non-Executive Director. Ms. Gira Sardesai, a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years of global finance experience including roles at Johnson & Johnson, joins as an Independent Director for a five-year term. These appointments are expected to strengthen the company's strategic oversight and governance.
- Appointment of Shri Kavinder Singh, Joint MD of Pidilite Industries, as Non-Executive Director.
- Appointment of Ms. Gira Sardesai as Independent Director for a 5-year term starting February 2, 2026.
- Combined professional experience of over 73 years across FMCG, hospitality, and international finance.
- Ms. Sardesai brings extensive global expertise from previous roles at Johnson & Johnson and British Petroleum.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has released its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ending December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors approved the results in a meeting held on January 20, 2026, which included a Limited Review Report from statutory auditors. As a key trader of Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM), these results provide insight into the current demand and pricing environment within the chemical sector. Investors should examine the full financial statement for specific revenue and margin trends compared to previous periods.
- Board approved unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- Statutory Auditors M/s. Mehul Gada & Associates issued a Limited Review Report on the results.
- The Board meeting was conducted on January 20, 2026, between 12:00 noon and 1:18 p.m.
- Submission made in compliance with Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing confirms that all securities dematerialized or rematerialized during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, have been correctly processed and reported to the BSE and NSE. This certification was provided by the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Such filings are mandatory and ensure the integrity of the shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Confirmation provided by Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
- Details of dematerialized securities furnished monthly to BSE and NSE.
- Filing adheres to Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and their immediate relatives starting December 31, 2025. This action is taken in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the announcement of the company's Q3 financial results. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, are declared. This is a standard regulatory procedure for listed entities prior to earnings releases.
- Trading window closure effective from December 31, 2025.
- Closure pertains to the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
- Window to remain closed until 48 hours post-declaration of results.
- Complies with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited has announced a special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests for physical shares. This announcement was made to the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on December 2, 2025. The newspaper publication regarding this special window was published on December 1, 2025, in Business Standard (Mumbai edition) and Tarun Bharat (Mumbai Edition). Shareholders holding physical shares should take note of this opportunity to re-lodge their transfer requests.
- Published newspaper clippings on December 1, 2025
- Re-lodgement window for physical shares
- Published in Business Standard (Mumbai edition)
- Published in Tarun Bharat (Mumbai Edition)
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment: Trading in Chemicals. Total expenses, a proxy for trading volume, increased by 4.91% from INR 571.79 Cr in FY24 to INR 599.85 Cr in FY25. Profit Before Tax grew by 2.47% from INR 29.67 Cr to INR 30.40 Cr.
Profitability Margins
Operating Profit Margin declined from 5.69% in FY24 to 5.28% in FY25. Net Profit Margin decreased from 5.20% to 5.09%. The decline is attributed to higher average debtors and fluctuations in chemical prices affecting the spread.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit Margin was 5.28% in FY25, down 41 basis points from 5.69% YoY. Core profitability is sensitive to the price spread of Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) and foreign exchange rates.
Capital Expenditure
Minimal capital expenditure was recorded. INR 0.05 Cr (INR 5 Lakhs) was spent on Property, Plant & Equipment in FY25. Total PPE value stood at INR 0.52 Cr as of March 31, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company has non-current borrowings of INR 0.49 Cr. Working capital limits in excess of INR 5 Cr have been sanctioned by banks against current assets. Specific interest rates and credit ratings were not disclosed.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a trading company, the primary 'raw material' or stock-in-trade is Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM), which constitutes the bulk of the INR 599.85 Cr total expenses.
Import Sources
The company imports chemicals for trading in India; however, specific source countries were not disclosed in the documents.
Capacity Expansion
Not applicable as the company is engaged in trading activities rather than manufacturing. It maintains a lean operation with 13 employees.
Raw Material Costs
Total expenses (primarily purchase of stock) rose 4.91% YoY to INR 599.85 Cr. Procurement costs are highly sensitive to global VAM prices and USD/INR exchange rates.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable for trading operations. Efficiency is measured via turnover ratios.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company focuses on maintaining its position in the VAM trading market. Growth is dependent on the demand for VAM in India and the company's ability to manage the price and currency risks associated with imports. It maintains a high current ratio (1.93) to support trading liquidity.
Products & Services
Trading of chemicals, primarily Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM).
Market Share & Ranking
The company is one of approximately 15 regular importers of VAM in India. Specific market share percentage was not disclosed.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is characterized by a large number of active trading companies. The VAM market in India is competitive with 15 regular importers. Future outlook depends on the growth of end-user industries like adhesives and coatings.
Competitive Landscape
Highly competitive with approximately 15 regular importers of VAM in India.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is based on its established relationships in the chemical trading market and its lean cost structure (only 13 employees). However, as a pure trader, it lacks a strong manufacturing or patent-based moat.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global chemical demand cycles and USD/INR exchange rate volatility due to the import-dependent nature of the business.
Consumer Behavior
Demand is driven by industrial users of VAM; shifts in industrial production in India directly affect trading volumes.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers or supply chain disruptions in VAM-producing regions would impact the company's ability to source material and maintain trading volumes.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company must comply with chemical import regulations and safety standards for handling and storage of VAM. Cost records under Section 148(1) are not applicable.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for FY25 was 26.54%, with a total tax expense of INR 8.07 Cr on a Profit Before Tax of INR 30.40 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed pending litigations in Note 33 of its financial statements. Specific case values were not provided in the summary documents.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Foreign currency fluctuation and chemical price volatility are the primary risks, potentially impacting margins by 5-10% in volatile periods.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on global VAM producers for supply, though specific supplier names were not disclosed.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk for the core trading business, but the company has implemented audit trail features in its accounting software to meet regulatory requirements.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors Turnover Ratio fell from 8.30 to 5.66, indicating an increase in average collection time and higher credit risk exposure to customers.