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Release Date: July 23, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Vardhman Special Steels Ltd ( BOM:534392 ) signed a technical assistance agreement with IT steel, Japan, for their forging unit, which is progressing on schedule and under budget.
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The company reported a 6.5% increase in sales volume and a 12% increase in revenue from operations compared to the same quarter last year.
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The solar plant contributed to 43% of the company's total power consumption, leading to significant cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint.
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The company is planning to increase its solar plant capacity by 50%, which will further enhance cost savings and reduce carbon emissions.
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Vardhman Special Steels Ltd ( BOM:534392 ) is diversifying into non-automotive steel sectors, which is expected to drive future growth and reduce dependency on the automotive sector.
Negative Points
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The company is facing challenges in meeting customer demand due to capacity constraints and is awaiting environmental approval to increase capacity.
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There are bottlenecks in production due to limited testing and peeling capacity, which are currently being outsourced.
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The project cost for the new steel plant is expected to increase due to additional equipment needs and inflation in metal prices.
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Export sales are lower than initially projected, with only 6-7% of sales being direct exports.
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The company is experiencing delays in customer qualification timelines for the new forging and machining project, which will result in a gradual ramp-up of production.
Q & A Highlights
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Q: Could you quantify how much of the business is concentrated per client, especially with the partnership with Ichi? A: Unidentified_2 (Chairman and Managing Director): We are well diversified across customers. Our focus is on increasing business with Maruti, which currently accounts for about 10% of our business. We do not have any concentration risk.
Q: What is the status of the expansion of the existing plant from 3 to 3.6 lakh tons? A: Unidentified_2 (Chairman and Managing Director): We have applied for the necessary approvals, and expect to receive them in the next three to four months. Meanwhile, we are close to reaching our current production capacity, thanks to productivity improvements by our team.
Q: What is the outlook for steel realizations over the next two quarters? A: Unidentified_2 (Chairman and Managing Director): We are asking for a price increase from July 1st, so Q2 will see higher prices. Q3 prices will depend on raw material costs, but we do not expect major changes.
Q: Could you elaborate on the customer qualification timelines for the forging and machining project with IC steel? A: Unidentified_2 (Chairman and Managing Director): There will be a gradual ramp-up. We are already sending steel to IC for customer approval, which will shorten the ramp-up process. However, it will take time as it is a new business.
Q: What are the key drivers for increasing EBITDA per ton guidance from 8-11,000 to 8-12,000? A: Unidentified_2 (Chairman and Managing Director): Key drivers include increased production spreading fixed costs over a larger volume, reduced operating costs, and decreased job work and outside processing costs. Additionally, the new solar plant will contribute to cost savings.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
