BASANT AGRO TECH (INDIA) LTD.

Manufactures fertilizers, agricultural seeds, and the surfactant chemical Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA), reporting revenue across four segments: Fertilizers, Seeds, LABSA, and Others. Fertilizers is the largest revenue contributor, while Seeds shows strong seasonal revenue particularly in the April-September quarter, with both segments contributing the bulk of the EBIT. LABSA, an intermediate chemical used by detergent makers, saw Q2 FY26 sales more than double year-on-year. FY26 revenue from operations reached Rs 56,799 lakh, up 22.7% from Rs 46,274 lakh in FY25, while profit after tax rose 68.2% to Rs 701.04 lakh from Rs 416.60 lakh. EBITDA margin compressed to 5.54% from 6.15% as expenses grew faster than revenue. The business is working-capital intensive, with inventory rising to Rs 21,749 lakh (from Rs 15,527 lakh) and current borrowings climbing to Rs 15,217 lakh (from Rs 9,353 lakh); operating cash flow swung to negative Rs 3,438 lakh from positive Rs 4,389 lakh. Materials are the dominant cost at 80.4% of revenue, with employees at 3.3% and other operating expenses at 15.6%.