True Colors Ltd (TRUECOLORS) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- The company is launching a large INR 320-340 crore paper JV, requiring INR 40-42.5 crore in equity, to manufacture low-GSM coated paper from pulp by H2 FY29.
- An in-house ink manufacturing plant with a Phase 1 capex of INR 40-45 crore will commence operations by the end of FY27, targeting a 150-tonne monthly capacity.
- Management confirmed its full-year revenue growth guidance of 20-22% and expects the trend of profit growing faster than revenue to continue, driven by consumables.
Performance Overview
- Revenue grew 21.1% in H1 FY27, meeting the company's guidance of over 20% growth.
- Profitability significantly outpaced revenue growth, with PAT growing 43.3% and EBITDA rising 40.1% due to a richer product mix.
- The business model demonstrated strong compounding effects, with recurring revenue from consumables (ink and paper) now constituting 56.2% of total revenue.
- Operating cash flow turned positive, reaching INR 27.16 crore in H1 FY27, a significant turnaround from a negative cash flow in the prior year period.
- Strategic backward integration projects were announced, including an in-house ink manufacturing plant and a 50-50 joint venture for coated paper manufacturing from pulp.
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