Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management reaffirmed full-year production guidance of 380,000 tons for FY27 and 475,000 tons for FY28, with output set to cross 100,000 tons in Q3 FY27.
- A new INR 375 crores capex was approved to expand ore mining capacity beyond 1.2 million tons and diversify into 20,000 tpa of low-carbon ferrochrome.
- A structural EBITDA per ton improvement of INR 1,500-2,000 is expected once Kalinganagar operations stabilize, enhancing long-term profitability.
Performance Overview
- Delivered noticeably higher performance in Q2 and H1 FY27 compared to the prior year, driven by significant capacity additions and improved ferrochrome prices.
- Progressed on major capacity expansions, with the KNR 2 unit ramping up and the KNR 1 greenfield unit's first furnace achieving hot metal tapping.
- On track to achieve a milestone quarterly output of over 100,000 tons for the first time in Q3 FY27, signaling a substantial increase in operational scale.
- The board approved a significant INR 375 crores capex for increasing chrome ore mining capacity and diversifying into value-added low-carbon ferrochrome production.
- Maintained a confident outlook on the ferrochrome industry, supported by strong demand fundamentals in India and a belief that global supply will remain balanced despite South African ramp-ups.
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