Hindustan Composites Limited has informed the Exchange about Capacity addition
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Hindustan Composites reported FY25 standalone revenue from operations of Rs. 32,508 lakhs, up 9.2% from Rs. 29,768 lakhs in FY24, while net profit rose marginally to Rs. 3,500 lakhs (vs Rs. 3,441 lakhs). Profit before exceptional items and tax jumped ~35% to Rs. 5,746 lakhs, though this was reduced by a one-time exceptional charge of Rs. 1,275 lakhs for settlement of a disputed ex-workmen claim. The board recommended a dividend of Rs. 2 per share (on Rs. 5 face value, ~40% payout) subject to AGM approval. The company also approved a capacity expansion plan for its Railway Brake Block/Pad business — adding 75,000 units/month (~21% increase over current 3,50,000 units/month at 86% utilization) at an investment of Rs. 480 lakhs, to be completed in 7 months and funded entirely from internal resources. Auditor Lodha & Co LLP issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on both standalone and consolidated results.
The strong operating profit growth (excluding the one-time charge) and 86% existing capacity utilization signal solid demand and improving profitability in the core composites business. The Rs. 480 lakh capex is modest and internally funded, so it should not stress the balance sheet, while the 40% dividend payout rewards shareholders. Net of the exceptional item, FY25 PAT growth is modest, but underlying business momentum is positive.