Carborundum Universal Ltd (CARBORUNIV) Q2FY26 Concall Summary - Sep-2025 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company reported a consolidated sales growth of 6.54% YoY, driven by strong performance in the Abrasives and Ceramics segments, which grew by 7.4% and 7.8% respectively.
- Sequentially, consolidated sales grew by 6.6%, with the Abrasives segment showing a significant 15% recovery, largely due to the resolution of logistical challenges at its subsidiary, Rhodius.
- Standalone performance remained subdued, with sales growing by only 1% YoY, as the Abrasives and Ceramics segments were flat, while Electrominerals grew marginally.
- Profitability at the consolidated level was impacted, with PBIT for Q2 FY26 at INR 111 crores compared to INR 154 crores in Q2 FY25, primarily due to challenges at the VAW subsidiary and standalone business.
- The company is progressing as planned with its capital expenditure of INR 350 crores for the full year, having already invested INR 162 crores in H1, focusing on new growth areas like semiconductors, aerospace, and defence.
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