Nitric acid plants to be commissioned by end of Q2 FY26
Concentrated nitric acid in trial production; weak nitric acid commissioning ongoing. Both expected to be fully online by end of Q2, adding 200-300 bps to AI segment EBITDA margins from Q3.
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MIBK/MIBC and other solvent plants to commission in Q3 FY26
Advanced solvents MIBK, MIBC, and nitration plants expected to be commissioned in the next quarter (Q3 FY26). Ramp-up will be accelerated, targeting merchant revenue of ~₹550 crore from MIBK alone.
Polycarbonate complex commercial operations by December 2027
India's first integrated polycarbonate project (165 KTPA) with backward integration from propane to phenol/acetone, BPA, and polycarbonate. Total capex ~₹10,000 crore over three years.
Renewable energy target of 60-70% by FY27
Signed PPA for renewable energy; expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 60-65% and deliver cost savings from May 2026.
H2 performance expected better than H1
Management expects H2 FY26 to be better than H1, driven by improving demand and commissioning of new capacities.
Upstream assets (nitric acid, MIBK/MIBC) to commission by Q4 FY26
Nitric acid plant commissioning this quarter; MIBK/MIBC plant expected to start commercial production by March 2026.
Polycarbonate project on track for March 2028
Integrated polycarbonate complex commissioning targeted for January-March 2028 quarter, with total capex of ~₹9,000 crore.
Capex guidance of ₹1,500 crore for FY26 maintained
Management reaffirmed capex spend of ~₹1,500 crore for the current fiscal year.