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Sales Volume:Increased by 15% quarter-on-quarter.
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Quarterly Volumes:80,620 metric tons, a growth of 6% year-on-year.
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Nine Months Volumes:231,536 metric tons, a minor degrowth of 1% year-on-year.
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Quarterly Stand-alone Revenue:INR 2,682 crore, a growth of 4% year-on-year.
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Nine Months Stand-alone Revenue:INR 7,762 crore, flat year-on-year.
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Quarterly Stand-alone EBITDA:INR 605 crore, with a margin of 22.5%.
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Nine Months Stand-alone EBITDA:INR 1,760 crore, a degrowth of 11% year-on-year.
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Profit After Tax (PAT) for the Quarter:INR 375 crore.
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Nine Months PAT:INR 927 crore.
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CapEx Spend for Nine Months:Approximately INR 2,200 crore.
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Gross Debt:INR 3,649 crore as of 31 December 2025.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents:INR 3,012 crore as of 31 December 2025.
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Net Debt:INR 637 crore.
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Interim Dividend:Third interim dividend of INR 4 per equity share.
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Release Date: January 29, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Balkrishna Industries Ltd ( BOM:502355 ) reported a strong sequential improvement with a 15% increase in overall sales volume quarter-on-quarter.
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The company has successfully regained some sales momentum in the US market despite ongoing tariff challenges, thanks to strong product quality and brand positioning.
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India continues to outperform all markets, with sustained positive momentum supported by broad-based demand across channels and product segments.
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The company has commissioned a new line of carbon black, increasing total capacity to 265,000 metric tons per annum, which is expected to enhance revenue streams.
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Balkrishna Industries Ltd ( BOM:502355 ) has made significant strides in sustainability, achieving an S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment score of 58, placing it among leading tire manufacturers in terms of sustainability performance.
Negative Points
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The geopolitical and macroeconomic environment remains challenging, impacting overall business conditions.
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Despite the positive sales volume growth, the company's stand-alone revenue for nine months remained flat year-on-year, indicating potential revenue growth challenges.
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The stand-alone EBITDA for nine months showed a degrowth of 11% year-on-year, reflecting margin pressures.
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The ongoing US tariffs continue to impact margins, with a significant portion of the tariff costs being shared with channel partners.
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The company's net debt stands at INR637 crore, indicating a need for careful financial management amidst ongoing capital expenditures.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What factors contributed to the positive growth in the European market despite macroeconomic challenges? A: Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, explained that the anticipated start of the season and the leveling out of destocking contributed to the rebound in Europe. However, it's too early to predict long-term demand trends.
Q: How are US tariffs impacting volumes and margins, and what is the strategy for the US market? A: An unidentified company representative noted that US sales have decreased compared to the previous year, and tariffs have impacted margins. Rajiv Poddar mentioned that the company is sharing tariff costs with distributors and is working to regain lost momentum in the US market.
Q: What is the CapEx guidance for the current and next financial year? A: Rajiv Poddar stated that approximately INR300-400 crore more will be spent in the current financial year, with the remaining balance to be spent in the next year.
Q: How is the Euro-INR rate affecting European realizations, and what is the outlook for hedges? A: Rajiv Poddar explained that the Euro-INR rate for Q3 was approximately INR97, and the company maintains forward hedges. Realizations have remained stable, and the company expects marginal improvement in rates.
Q: What is driving the strong growth in the Indian market, and how does it affect margins? A: Rajiv Poddar attributed the growth to the government's GST reduction and good rains, which have driven demand. Although the Indian market has slightly lower ASPs, the overall EBITDA levels remain consistent.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
