ENA Volumes
15,330 KL
+60% YoY
ENA volumes increased sharply as the company diverted capacity from ethanol due to lower OMC allocations.
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10 Feb 2026
BCL Industries Ltd — Q3 FY26
BCL Industries reported Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹758 crore and EBITDA of ₹68 crore, up 41% YoY, with EBITDA margins expanding 270 bps to ~9%.
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BCL Industries reported Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹758 crore and EBITDA of ₹68 crore, up 41% YoY, with EBITDA margins expanding 270 bps to ~9%. PAT grew 69% YoY to ₹35 crore. The distillery segment drove performance with ENA volumes surging 60% YoY to 15,330 KL, partially offsetting lower ethanol allocations. Management highlighted flexibility between ENA and ethanol as a key advantage amid policy uncertainty. The company is acquiring the remaining 25% stake in Swaksha Distillery for ₹55 crore and expanding capacity to 900 KPD by FY26-end. However, ENA realizations have fallen to ₹59-60/liter due to oversupply, pressuring margins. Risk: Further ethanol policy delays or price cuts could strain capacity utilization and margin recovery.
Key Numbers
Ethanol Volumes
47,420 KL
flat
Ethanol volumes remained stable; no YoY comparison provided, but capacity utilization near 100%.
PML Sales
488,800 boxes
flat
PML sales in Q3 FY26; no prior period comparison given, but management noted steady demand.
Maize Price
₹20-21/kg
-30% YoY
Maize prices softened significantly, enabling competitive ENA pricing and supporting margins.
Management Guidance
Capacity expansion to 900 KPD by end of FY26
The 150 KPD expansion at Bathinda and Swaksha's capacity increase to 350 KPD will bring total capacity to 900 KPD by Q4 FY26.
Management guidance expansionMaize extraction unit commissioning in Q4 FY26
The maize oil extraction unit at Swaksha is on track to be commissioned by Q4 FY26, expected to improve margins modestly.
Management guidance expansionRevenue target of ₹3,000 crore for FY26
Management indicated they expect to achieve ₹3,000 crore revenue for FY26, implying ~40% growth, though dependent on ethanol allocations.
Management guidance revenueKey Risks
Ethanol policy uncertainty and lower OMC allocations
OMC allocations remain lower than expected, forcing the company to sell more ENA at lower margins. Cycle 2 tenders are awaited but timing and quantum are unclear.
high · management_commentaryENA price erosion due to oversupply
ENA realizations have fallen to ₹59-60/liter from ~₹70 earlier, as many ethanol producers divert capacity to ENA. Margins are under pressure despite lower maize costs.
high · analyst_questionPotential reduction in ethanol procurement price
An analyst raised the risk that the government may reduce ethanol prices from ₹70/liter given lower maize costs. Management acknowledged this possibility.
medium · analyst_questionBiodiesel plant idling due to unviable prices
The 75 KL biodiesel plant is not operating because OMC prices (~₹80-90/liter) are unviable. Management expects policy improvement but no timeline.
medium · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
We are hoping for allocations to improve. There may be a chance that the mix may be skewed towards FCI rice.
ENA currently has lower margins as to manufacturing ethanol.
The company will try to sell more ethanol to private companies being Reliance and Nayara and see how we can bring our capacity utilization close to 100%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was BCL Industries's revenue in Q3 FY26?
BCL Industries reported revenue of ₹726 Cr in Q3 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did BCL Industries management give for FY27?
Capacity expansion to 900 KPD by end of FY26: The 150 KPD expansion at Bathinda and Swaksha's capacity increase to 350 KPD will bring total capacity to 900 KPD by Q4 FY26. Maize extraction unit commissioning in Q4 FY26: The maize oil extraction unit at Swaksha is on track to be commissioned by Q4 FY26, expected to improve margins modestly. Revenue target of ₹3,000 crore for FY26: Management indicated they expect to achieve ₹3,000 crore revenue for FY26, implying ~40% growth, though dependent on ethanol allocations.
What are the key risks for BCL Industries in FY27?
Key risks include Ethanol policy uncertainty and lower OMC allocations — OMC allocations remain lower than expected, forcing the company to sell more ENA at lower margins. Cycle 2 tenders are awaited but timing and quantum are unclear.; ENA price erosion due to oversupply — ENA realizations have fallen to ₹59-60/liter from ~₹70 earlier, as many ethanol producers divert capacity to ENA. Margins are under pressure despite lower maize costs.; Potential reduction in ethanol procurement price — An analyst raised the risk that the government may reduce ethanol prices from ₹70/liter given lower maize costs. Management acknowledged this possibility.; Biodiesel plant idling due to unviable prices — The 75 KL biodiesel plant is not operating because OMC prices (~₹80-90/liter) are unviable. Management expects policy improvement but no timeline..
Did BCL Industries meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full BCL Industries Q3 FY26 concall transcript?
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