Cement volume growth
10%
+10% YoY
UltraTech's volume growth outpaced industry estimate of 4-5%.
GRASIM
Diversified
31 Jul 2025
Grasim Ltd — Q1 FY26
Grasim delivered a strong Q1 FY26 with consolidated revenue of INR 40,118 crore (+16% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 6,430 crore (+36% YoY), driven by robust cement and chemicals performance.
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Grasim delivered a strong Q1 FY26 with consolidated revenue of INR 40,118 crore (+16% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 6,430 crore (+36% YoY), driven by robust cement and chemicals performance. Standalone revenue hit a record INR 9,223 crore (+34% YoY), aided by new businesses. The paint division (Birla Opus) maintained 65% premium/luxury product mix and expanded to 8,000 towns, while B2B e-commerce (Birla Pivot) is on track for $1B revenue by FY27. Cement volumes grew 10% YoY with EBITDA per ton of INR 1,248 (+37% YoY). Risks include margin pressure in epoxy from raw material costs and duty-free imports, and potential slowdown in decorative paint demand if industry discounting persists.
ग्रासिम ने पहली तिमाही (Q1 FY26) में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया। कंपनी की कुल आय 40,118 करोड़ रुपये रही, जो पिछले साल से 16% ज्यादा है। कमाई (EBITDA) 6,430 करोड़ रुपये हुई, जो 36% बढ़ी। इसकी वजह सीमेंट और केमिकल कारोबार का मजबूत प्रदर्शन है। अकेले ग्रासिम की आय रिकॉर्ड 9,223 करोड़ रुपये (+34%) रही, जिसमें नए कारोबारों का योगदान रहा। पेंट कारोबार (बिरला ओपस) में 65% महंगे और प्रीमियम उत्पाद बिके, और अब 8,000 शहरों में पहुंच है। ऑनलाइन कारोबार (बिरला पिवट) का लक्ष्य FY27 तक 1 अरब डॉलर की बिक्री है। सीमेंट की बिक्री 10% बढ़ी और प्रति टन कमाई 1,248 रुपये (+37%) रही। जोखिम: एपॉक्सी में कच्चे माल की कीमत और शुल्क-मुक्त आयात से मुनाफा कम हो सकता है। पेंट की मांग में कमी आ सकती है अगर छूट का चलन जारी रहा।
Key Numbers
Cement EBITDA per ton
INR 1,248
+37% YoY
Driven by scale benefits and cost optimization.
Paint premium/luxury revenue share
65%
Maintained QoQ
High share of premium products despite being a new entrant.
B2B e-commerce annualized revenue run rate
INR 8,500 crore
On track for FY27 target
Birla Pivot targeting $1B revenue by FY27.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
B2B e-commerce: $1B revenue by FY27
Birla Pivot's annualized revenue run rate is on track to achieve INR 8,500 crore ($1 billion) by FY27.
NEW
Chemicals: ECH and CPVC plants mechanical completion in Q3 FY26
The ECH and CPVC plants with Lubrizol will achieve mechanical completion in Q3 FY26.
NEW
Lyocell project completion by late 2027
The Lyocell project in the Cellulosic Fiber business remains on track for completion by late 2027.
UPDATED
Paint business: 6th plant commercial launch by Q2 FY26
Trial production at Kharagpur plant has begun; commercial launch expected by end of Q2 FY26, raising total capacity to 1,332 million liters per annum.
DROPPED
Birla Opus to achieve double-digit market share in FY26
Management aspires for Birla Opus standalone to reach double-digit revenue market share in FY26, up from high single digits currently.
DROPPED
Birla Opus breakeven at INR 10,000 crore revenue
The paint business is expected to break even at an EBITDA level when it reaches INR 10,000 crore in revenue within three years of full-scale operations.
DROPPED
Birla Pivot to break even at $1 billion (INR 8,500 crore) scale
The B2B e-commerce platform expects to achieve EBITDA breakeven at an annual run rate of INR 8,500 crore.
NEW RISK
Epoxy margin compression from raw material costs and duty-free imports
Hardening feedstock prices (BPA, ECH) and duty-free imports from Korea via FTA are squeezing epoxy margins; management is balancing market share and margins.
NEW RISK
Decorative paint industry growth slowdown
Excluding Birla Opus, the organized decorative paint industry was flat to slightly negative YoY in Q1, with increased discounting in the economy segment.
NEW RISK
Dealer attrition and competitive intensity in paints
Analyst raised concerns about dealer attrition; management denied significant attrition but acknowledged competitive intensity in the economy segment.
NEW RISK
Chlorine derivative project deferrals
Some chlorine derivative projects have been deferred due to uncertain market conditions, potentially impacting future chemical segment growth.
RISK GONE
Sustained demand slowdown in decorative paints
The paint market has been negative excluding Birla Opus, and FY26 may remain a low single-digit growth year, potentially delaying market share and profitability targets.
RISK GONE
VSF profitability pressure from global oversupply
Muted global demand, especially from China, and falling pulp prices have compressed VSF margins; Q4 FY25 EBITDA per kg was an eight-quarter low.
RISK GONE
Chlorine oversupply and negative realizations
Negative chlorine realizations persisted at INR 6,000-7,000 per ton for FY25, though management expects improvement as new PVC capacities absorb chlorine.
RISK GONE
Tariff uncertainty impacting export opportunities
Global tariff volatility creates uncertainty for chemical exports; management noted a fluid situation with potential upsides and downsides.
🤫 Topics management stopped discussing
Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25
The decorative paints market was flat to marginally negative in Q3, and a sustained slowdown could delay Birla Opus's breakeven timeline.
Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25
Management reiterated a net debt-to-EBITDA ceiling of 3-3.5x, which will guide future capex decisions.
Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25
UltraTech remains on track to achieve domestic grey cement capacity of over 200 million tonnes per annum by FY27.
Management Guidance
Paint business: 6th plant commercial launch by Q2 FY26
Trial production at Kharagpur plant has begun; commercial launch expected by end of Q2 FY26, raising total capacity to 1,332 million liters per annum.
Management guidance expansionB2B e-commerce: $1B revenue by FY27
Birla Pivot's annualized revenue run rate is on track to achieve INR 8,500 crore ($1 billion) by FY27.
Management guidance revenueChemicals: ECH and CPVC plants mechanical completion in Q3 FY26
The ECH and CPVC plants with Lubrizol will achieve mechanical completion in Q3 FY26.
Management guidance expansionLyocell project completion by late 2027
The Lyocell project in the Cellulosic Fiber business remains on track for completion by late 2027.
Management guidance expansionKey Risks
Epoxy margin compression from raw material costs and duty-free imports
Hardening feedstock prices (BPA, ECH) and duty-free imports from Korea via FTA are squeezing epoxy margins; management is balancing market share and margins.
high · analyst_questionDecorative paint industry growth slowdown
Excluding Birla Opus, the organized decorative paint industry was flat to slightly negative YoY in Q1, with increased discounting in the economy segment.
medium · management_commentaryDealer attrition and competitive intensity in paints
Analyst raised concerns about dealer attrition; management denied significant attrition but acknowledged competitive intensity in the economy segment.
medium · analyst_questionChlorine derivative project deferrals
Some chlorine derivative projects have been deferred due to uncertain market conditions, potentially impacting future chemical segment growth.
low · management_commentaryNotable Quotes
Our trailing 12-month consolidated revenue has crossed a record high of nearly INR 150,000 crore.
If you take Q1 of FY 2025 and if I remove Birla Opus from both left-hand and right-hand side, the market growth is marginally negative.
We have filed information with CCI regarding the practices found in the market with respect to the abuse of dominance by the dominant player.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Grasim's revenue in Q1 FY26?
Grasim reported revenue of ₹40,118 Cr in Q1 FY26, representing a +16% change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Grasim management give for FY27?
Paint business: 6th plant commercial launch by Q2 FY26: Trial production at Kharagpur plant has begun; commercial launch expected by end of Q2 FY26, raising total capacity to 1,332 million liters per annum. B2B e-commerce: $1B revenue by FY27: Birla Pivot's annualized revenue run rate is on track to achieve INR 8,500 crore ($1 billion) by FY27. Chemicals: ECH and CPVC plants mechanical completion in Q3 FY26: The ECH and CPVC plants with Lubrizol will achieve mechanical completion in Q3 FY26. Lyocell project completion by late 2027: The Lyocell project in the Cellulosic Fiber business remains on track for completion by late 2027.
What are the key risks for Grasim in FY27?
Key risks include Epoxy margin compression from raw material costs and duty-free imports — Hardening feedstock prices (BPA, ECH) and duty-free imports from Korea via FTA are squeezing epoxy margins; management is balancing market share and margins.; Decorative paint industry growth slowdown — Excluding Birla Opus, the organized decorative paint industry was flat to slightly negative YoY in Q1, with increased discounting in the economy segment.; Dealer attrition and competitive intensity in paints — Analyst raised concerns about dealer attrition; management denied significant attrition but acknowledged competitive intensity in the economy segment.; Chlorine derivative project deferrals — Some chlorine derivative projects have been deferred due to uncertain market conditions, potentially impacting future chemical segment growth..
Did Grasim meet its previous quarter's guidance?
Of 1 tracked promise, management 0 met, 0 close, 1 missed.
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