Archive · 23 Jul 2025
PCBL Chemical Q1 Net Profit Drops 20%; Plans ₹600 Cr Capex
PCBL Chemical, a carbon black maker, saw its profits drop by 20% in the last quarter.
This was due to a tough global economy and competition.
Although sales stayed about the same, the company's earnings also decreased.
PCBL is expanding, including a new project in Chennai and land acquisition in Andhra Pradesh.
The company plans to spend around ₹600 crore each year to grow its businesses, including carbon black and other ventures.
PCBL aims to produce over 1 million tonnes of carbon black by 2028.
PCBL Chemical's Q1 net profit fell 20% year-over-year to ₹94.10 crore.
Revenue decreased by 1.38% to ₹2,114.05 crore compared to the previous year.
Sales volume remained flat at 1,54,093 tonnes during the quarter.
EBITDA decreased by 11.92% to ₹325 crore.
PCBL plans around ₹600 crore capex annually for the next few years.
- Who
- PCBL Chemical, part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.
- What
- PCBL Chemical's Q1 financial results and future investment plans were announced.
- When
- The financial results are for Q1 of the fiscal year.
- Where
- PCBL operates in India.
- Why
- Due to weak global economy, dumping, and investments in expansion.
- Net Profit (Q1FY26)
- ₹94.10 crore
- Revenue (Q1FY26)
- ₹2,114.05 crore
- Sales Volume (Q1FY26)
- 1,54,093 tonnes
- EBITDA (Q1FY26)
- ₹325 crore
- Capex Plan
- ₹600 crore annually
- Target Capacity (FY28)
- Over 1 million tonnes