Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd (CHAMBLFERT) Q3FY25 Concall Summary - Dec-2024 Qtr
Performance Overview
- Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd reported strong performance in Q3 and 9M FY25, both on a standalone and consolidated basis. Standalone EBITDA grew by 16% YoY to Rs. 843 crore in Q3 and 19% YoY to Rs. 2,619 crore in 9M. Standalone PAT saw a 25% YoY increase to Rs. 505 crore in Q3 and Rs. 1,557 crore in 9M. Consolidated PAT grew by 16% YoY to Rs. 534 crore in Q3 and 29% YoY to Rs. 1,519 crore in 9M.
- All urea units operated at optimal capacity. Urea production was 9.18 lakh metric tons in Q3, slightly lower than the 9.19 lakh metric tons in Q3 FY24. Urea sales increased to 9.88 lakh metric tons compared to 8.92 lakh metric tons in the same quarter last year. Subsidy receipts continued to be timely, with Rs. 3,350 crore received in Q3 FY25.
- The Crop Protection Chemicals (CPC) and Specialty Nutrients (SN) segments continued to perform well, with Q3 revenue up 26% YoY to Rs. 255 crore and 9M revenue up 19% YoY to Rs. 887 crore. Contribution from CPC & SN increased by 39% YoY to Rs. 68 crore in Q3 and 38% YoY to Rs. 232 crore in 9M.
- Two new weedicides were introduced during the quarter, expanding the CPC product portfolio to 64 offerings across 13 states, covering fungicides, weedicides, and insecticides. New products, including Gen 1X molecules developed in collaboration with partners, are planned for launch in Kharif and Rabi 2025.
- The company is focusing on biologicals, with plans to introduce a bio-fungicide and nematicide soon.
- A partnership with TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) was established to create the CFCL-TERI Centre for Excellence for Advanced and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions. This center will focus on research and development of new products, with joint IP ownership and exclusive commercial rights for Chambal.
- The company plans to enter the hybrid and research variety seeds market, starting sales in Kharif 2025.
- IMACID, the company's joint venture, received board approval for a phosphoric acid expansion project from 5 lakh metric tons to 7 lakh metric tons, with a total investment of $173 million. The project is expected to be completed by 2027-28.
- The Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) project is progressing well, with statutory approvals in place and equipment deliveries started. The plant is expected to be commissioned in January 2026. Cumulative expenditure on the project as of December 31, 2024, was Rs. 466 crore, with an additional Rs. 75 crore spent in January 2025, totaling Rs. 541 crore.
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