Fineotex Chemical Limited has informed the Exchange about Transcript
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Fineotex Chemical reported flat FY25 revenue of Rs. 558 crore with PAT declining to Rs. 109 crore from Rs. 121 crore, and EBITDA margin contracting 222 basis points to 23.85% due to higher sales promotion, team additions, and brand-building investments. The textile segment grew strongly (volume +15%, revenue +10%) and now contributes 73% of revenue, while the FMCG/cleaning segment saw an 18% volume drop on weak consumer demand. New segments—oil & gas and water treatment—are showing strong order pipelines, with management citing inquiries from global oil majors and geopolitical supply chain shifts favouring India. The greenfield plant at Ambarnath is on track for Q2 FY26 commissioning, adding 15,000 MT to take total capacity to 1,20,000 MT. The company holds Rs. 352–355 crore in cash post the Rs. 342 crore fundraise, and is evaluating inorganic acquisition opportunities.
Margin compression in the near term is a concern, but management is framing current spends as growth investment. Shareholders should watch for a pickup in oil & gas and water treatment revenues, the Ambarnath plant ramp-up in Q2 FY26, and clarity on potential acquisitions as key near-term catalysts.