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Kenya HFO supply disruption
View Risks →Tata Chemicals reported a weak Q4 FY26 with consolidated revenue down 2% YoY to ₹3,438 crore and EBITDA falling 16% to ₹274 crore, reflecting subdued soda ash prices globally and higher costs.
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Tata Chemicals reported a weak Q4 FY26 with consolidated revenue down 2% YoY to ₹3,438 crore and EBITDA falling 16% to ₹274 crore, reflecting subdued soda ash prices globally and higher costs. The US business took a ₹1,837 crore goodwill impairment due to prolonged pricing pressure. Standalone revenue grew 3% to ₹1,254 crore on higher volumes, but EBITDA margin contracted. Management highlighted that Middle East conflict has driven up energy and shipping costs, though most cost increases have been passed on. Imports into India have halved, supporting domestic volumes. Capex for FY27 is guided at ₹1,300 crore, mainly maintenance, with debt expected to stay near ₹6,000 crore. The company is pivoting to non-soda ash businesses (up 14% YoY to ₹6,946 crore). Key risk: prolonged conflict could erode demand and further pressure margins.
Kenya HFO supply disruption
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Read Transcript →Revenue from non-soda ash businesses grew 14% to ₹6,946 crore in FY26, in line with strategic pivot.
Gujarat facility achieved 1 million tons of soda ash production, offsetting price declines with volume.
Monthly imports fell from 70,000-100,000 tons to about half due to Middle East conflict disruptions.
Net debt stood at ₹5,961 crore as of March 31, 2026, expected to remain at similar levels in FY27.
Capital expenditure for FY27 is guided at approximately ₹1,300 crore, primarily for maintenance and some growth projects in salt, silica, and Singa...
Kenyan unit depends on HFO from Middle East; only 40 days of supply available.
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