Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated July 23, 2025, titled "Press release on Financial and Operational performance of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2025".
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Pondy Oxides & Chemicals (POCL) reported its strongest-ever quarterly performance for Q1FY26 (quarter ended June 30, 2025). Standalone revenue from operations rose 36% year-on-year to ₹596 crore, driven by higher production, sales and realisations in both Lead and Copper. EBITDA jumped 82% YoY to ₹43 crore, with EBITDA margins crossing the 7% mark (7.2% vs 5.3% YoY). Profit after tax grew 90% YoY to ₹28 crore, lifting PAT margin to 4.6% from 3.3%, while diluted EPS rose 72% to ₹9.54. On a consolidated basis, revenue, EBITDA and PAT grew 35%, 78% and 94% YoY respectively. Operationally, Lead production rose 17% to 24,167 MT, Lead sales rose 9% to 22,530 MT, EBITDA per ton of Lead grew 48% to ₹16,898, and value-added products in the Lead segment rose to 71% from 50% YoY. The export share stood at 56% of sales.
This is a positive earnings update with broad-based growth across revenue, margins and profitability, along with margin expansion and continued capacity buildout. For shareholders, it signals strong execution and supports the company's Target 2030 roadmap, which is likely to be viewed favourably by the market.