Ester Industries Ltd (ESTER) Q2FY26 Concall Summary - Sep-2025 Qtr
Performance Overview
- Ester Industries reported a 7% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue, reaching 357 crores, driven by increased sales volumes across both its Polyester Film and Specialty Polymer segments.
- The company's profitability was significantly challenged during the quarter. Domestic margins were squeezed by a high volume of imports at predatory prices, while overseas margins were negatively affected by U.S. trade tariffs on exports.
- The Specialty Polymer segment delivered a robust performance, with its EBIT growing by 45% year-on-year. This resilience was attributed to sustained demand for its IP-protected marquee products, which were largely unaffected by the U.S. tariffs.
- The company made significant strategic progress with its 50:50 joint venture, Esterloop Infinite Technologies Private Limited (ELITE), securing a multi-year offtake agreement with Nike, positioning it as the anchor customer for its advanced textile-to-textile recycling facility.
- Operational performance in the Polyester Film segment remained stable, with consolidated capacity utilization improving to 79% from 73% in the previous year, reflecting sustained market demand despite the challenging margin environment.
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