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Revenue
₹635.79 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
-2%
reported change
EBITDA
₹25 Cr
latest reported figure
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Sutlej Textiles reported Q3 FY26 standalone revenue of INR 640 cr, down 2% YoY, but EBITDA surged over 200% YoY to INR 25 cr with margin expansion of 350 bps to 4%. PAT remained negative at INR -11 cr. The improvement was driven by cost optimization initiatives (30-40% of targeted savings achieved), product mix shift towards value-added yarns, and market diversification into Far East and Africa, reducing Bangladesh concentration. Home textiles order book provides visibility through Q1 FY27. Management expects Q4 to show continued sequential improvement, with full benefits of cost savings and renewable energy tie-ups (from Q1 FY27) flowing in over 2-3 quarters. Key risk: raw material price volatility, especially cotton, which rose 7-8% during the quarter and could pressure margins if not passed through.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects Q4 to be better than Q3, with continued momentum in operating margins.
- Employee rationalization and process improvements have delivered ~40% of targeted annual savings; remaining benefits expected over next 2-3 quarters.
- Tied up for renewable energy; benefits expected to accrue from Q1 FY27, reducing energy cost (40% of yarn conversion cost).
- Order book for home textiles provides visibility of ~120 days, i.e., through Q1 of next fiscal.
Risks flagged
- Cotton prices increased 7-8% during the quarter; volatility in cotton and polyester prices can pressure margins if not passed through.
- Bangladesh logistical issues have impacted yarn exports; management reduced exposure but uncertainty remains until elected government takes charge.
- US-India trade situation and potential tariffs could affect export volumes; management notes real benefits may take two quarters to materialize.
- Yarn segment EBITDA was only INR 1 cr despite contributing majority revenue; raw material inflation and competition keep margins under pressure.
Key quotes
- We are transforming from a commodity textile player to an integrated platform company with clear paths to value creation.
- Our home textile business is positioned in complex design intensive products that cannot be easily replicated or substituted.
- We are not chasing volumes at suboptimal margins.
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