Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board Meeting held on May 16, 2025.
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Pondy Oxides & Chemicals (POCL) reported strong FY25 results with standalone revenue from operations rising about 33% to ₹2,02,826.59 lakhs (vs ₹1,52,562.32 lakhs in FY24) and net profit jumping roughly 65% to ₹6,506.26 lakhs (vs ₹3,951.52 lakhs). On a consolidated basis, revenue grew about 33% to ₹2,05,690.53 lakhs and net profit rose around 82% to ₹5,805.46 lakhs. Q4 standalone revenue surged about 45% year-on-year to ₹51,663.49 lakhs with net profit of ₹1,800.75 lakhs. The board has recommended a 70% dividend (₹3.50 per share on ₹5 face value). During the year, the company raised ₹175 crores via QIP, executed a stock split (₹10 to ₹5 face value), and converted warrants into shares. However, operating cash flow turned sharply negative at -₹7,907.89 lakhs standalone (vs +₹6,430.99 lakhs last year), driven by a large build-up in inventories and receivables. The statutory auditor L. Mukundan & Associates issued an unmodified opinion.
Strong revenue and profit growth, a healthy dividend, and fresh equity raise point to a positive fundamental picture for shareholders. The negative operating cash flow is a yellow flag — it shows profits are tied up in working capital rather than cash — but this is partly funded by the QIP proceeds, so near-term liquidity is comfortable.