Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd (PUNJABCHEM) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management granted extended credit terms to international customers, causing trade receivables to more than double to over INR 450 crores.
- Gross margin fell sharply to 34.1% from 39.5% last year, pressured by raw material inflation and competitive pricing on new products.
- A capex of INR 100 crores is planned for expansion, with the company in advanced stages of selecting a site for a new greenfield facility.
Performance Overview
- Revenue grew 28% year-over-year, driven by a strong 60% surge in the domestic business.
- The company faced significant margin pressure due to increased raw material costs and competitive pricing for new products.
- New products contributed significantly to growth, accounting for 19% of Q2 revenue.
- Capacity utilization remained healthy at over 80% across all manufacturing facilities.
- Management noted a deferment of some international orders to the second half of the year but remains confident of servicing them.
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