VSF Volumes
212 KT
Highest quarterly volume
Record quarterly VSF volumes of 212 KT, highest ever.
GRASIM
Diversified
01 Aug 2024
Grasim Ltd — Q1 FY25
Grasim's Q1 FY25 consolidated revenue stood at INR 33,861 crore and EBITDA at INR 4,076 crore.
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Grasim's Q1 FY25 consolidated revenue stood at INR 33,861 crore and EBITDA at INR 4,076 crore. The VSF business achieved record quarterly volumes of 212 KT, while chemicals saw improved ECU realizations of INR 32,529. The paints business (Birla Opus) commenced commercial production at three plants, with over 80% of planned products in distribution and 102 depots operational. The B2B e-commerce platform Birla Pivot reached a quarterly run rate of over INR 550 crore. Management maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook, with VSF demand supported by fiber substitution and chemicals benefiting from stable caustic prices. However, chlorine remains under pressure due to competitor capacity additions. Key risks include sustained losses from new businesses and potential demand slowdown in key markets.
ग्रासिम की पहली तिमाही (अप्रैल-जून 2024) की कुल कमाई 33,861 करोड़ रुपये रही, और कमाई में से खर्चे निकालने के बाद बचा मुनाफा (EBITDA) 4,076 करोड़ रुपये था। उनके वीएसएफ (कपड़ा बनाने का कच्चा माल) कारोबार ने रिकॉर्ड 212 किलोटन बिक्री की। रसायन कारोबार में भी मुनाफा बढ़ा। पेंट कारोबार (बिरला ओपस) ने तीन कारखानों में उत्पादन शुरू कर दिया है, और 80% से ज्यादा उत्पाद बाजार में उपलब्ध हैं। ऑनलाइन कारोबार बिरला पिवट की तिमाही बिक्री 550 करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा रही। कंपनी को उम्मीद है कि वीएसएफ और रसायन की मांग अच्छी रहेगी, लेकिन नए कारोबार में घाटा और बाजार में मंदी का खतरा है।
Key Numbers
ECU Realizations
INR 32,529
Highest since Q2 FY24
ECU realizations improved to INR 32,529, highest since Q2 FY24.
Birla Pivot Quarterly Run Rate
INR 550 crore
Up from INR 200 crore monthly run rate
B2B e-commerce quarterly run rate exceeded INR 550 crore.
Paints Depots
102
On track to 150 by year-end
102 depots operational, targeting 150 by FY25 end.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Paints: 50,000 active dealers by FY25 end
Target to have 50,000 active dealers by end of FY25, currently on track.
NEW
Renewables: Double capacity to 2 GW by FY25 end
Renewable energy capacity to double from 1 GW to 2 GW by end of FY25.
UPDATED
Paints: High single-digit market share by FY25 end
Management reiterated target of achieving high single-digit market share by end of FY25.
UPDATED
B2B e-commerce: $1 billion revenue in three years
Birla Pivot aims to reach $1 billion in revenue within three years.
DROPPED
Paints: INR 10,000 crore revenue by FY28
Target to achieve INR 10,000 crore revenue in the third year of full operations, with profitability at that point.
DROPPED
Standalone CapEx of ~INR 4,500 crore in FY25
Majority allocated to paints business; part of the INR 10,000 crore paints CapEx plan.
NEW RISK
Paints business losses may persist
Paints business is in investment mode with significant marketing spend; losses expected to continue for at least three years.
NEW RISK
Chlorine oversupply from competitor capacity
Competitor added significant chlorine capacity in Gujarat, putting downward pressure on chlorine prices and ECU.
NEW RISK
Paints revenue understated due to CWIP accounting
Revenue from trial production is capitalized to CWIP, making reported revenue not fully representative of actual sales.
NEW RISK
Global demand slowdown and geopolitical risks
Elevated geopolitical risks and high interest rates could impact global textile demand and chemical prices.
RISK GONE
Aggressive competition in paints
Incumbents are actively defending market share with increased dealer visits and promotions, which could slow Birla Opus's market share gains.
RISK GONE
Weakness in chlorine derivatives
Chlorine derivatives demand remains subdued due to agrochemical weakness, impacting chemical segment profitability.
RISK GONE
Global oversupply in chemicals
Surplus capacity in China and weak global demand keep chemical prices range-bound, limiting margin improvement.
RISK GONE
Paints capacity utilization risk
Aggressive capacity build-out may lead to lower utilization if demand ramp-up is slower than expected, impacting profitability timeline.
🤫 Topics management stopped discussing
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24
Birla Opus will launch in Q4 FY24 starting with North and South India, targeting national distribution by end of FY25.
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24
Majority allocated to paints business; part of the INR 10,000 crore paints CapEx plan.
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24
International brands continue to hold elevated inventories, suppressing demand for VSF and VFY; recovery timeline remains uncertain.
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24
Anti-dumping duty on VFY is only at DGTR recommendation stage; Chinese imports continue to pressure domestic prices due to low domestic consumption in China.
Management Guidance
Paints: High single-digit market share by FY25 end
Management reiterated target of achieving high single-digit market share by end of FY25.
Management guidance growthPaints: 50,000 active dealers by FY25 end
Target to have 50,000 active dealers by end of FY25, currently on track.
Management guidance expansionRenewables: Double capacity to 2 GW by FY25 end
Renewable energy capacity to double from 1 GW to 2 GW by end of FY25.
Management guidance growthB2B e-commerce: $1 billion revenue in three years
Birla Pivot aims to reach $1 billion in revenue within three years.
Management guidance revenueKey Risks
Paints business losses may persist
Paints business is in investment mode with significant marketing spend; losses expected to continue for at least three years.
high · management_commentaryChlorine oversupply from competitor capacity
Competitor added significant chlorine capacity in Gujarat, putting downward pressure on chlorine prices and ECU.
medium · management_commentaryPaints revenue understated due to CWIP accounting
Revenue from trial production is capitalized to CWIP, making reported revenue not fully representative of actual sales.
medium · analyst_questionGlobal demand slowdown and geopolitical risks
Elevated geopolitical risks and high interest rates could impact global textile demand and chemical prices.
medium · management_commentaryNotable Quotes
We are in investment mode, and like we said, we are looking at a three-year picture, where after the third year of full operation, we will be positive.
Our retail audit of stores...suggest that the inventory lying in the store is a small part of what we have sold till now, which means majority of it has been sold out.
I do maintain a mildly positive outlook, and the key word here is mildly positive, not a sudden change on caustic prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Grasim's revenue in Q1 FY25?
Grasim reported revenue of ₹33,861 Cr in Q1 FY25, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Grasim management give for FY26?
Paints: High single-digit market share by FY25 end: Management reiterated target of achieving high single-digit market share by end of FY25. Paints: 50,000 active dealers by FY25 end: Target to have 50,000 active dealers by end of FY25, currently on track. Renewables: Double capacity to 2 GW by FY25 end: Renewable energy capacity to double from 1 GW to 2 GW by end of FY25. B2B e-commerce: $1 billion revenue in three years: Birla Pivot aims to reach $1 billion in revenue within three years.
What are the key risks for Grasim in FY26?
Key risks include Paints business losses may persist — Paints business is in investment mode with significant marketing spend; losses expected to continue for at least three years.; Chlorine oversupply from competitor capacity — Competitor added significant chlorine capacity in Gujarat, putting downward pressure on chlorine prices and ECU.; Paints revenue understated due to CWIP accounting — Revenue from trial production is capitalized to CWIP, making reported revenue not fully representative of actual sales.; Global demand slowdown and geopolitical risks — Elevated geopolitical risks and high interest rates could impact global textile demand and chemical prices..
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