Financial Highlights (Standalone Financials)
PAT up by 125.2% to 88 Crore
PBT up by 149.5% to 120 Crore
EBITDA up by 54% to 131 Crore
Revenue down 9.1% to 951 Crore
Positive Outlook for FY24:
• The company delivered a strong performance in Q1FY24, and the outlook remains positive for the entire FY24.
• The balance sheet has experienced significant strengthening, evident from the Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.47X, indicating a healthy financial position for the company.
• ICRA has revised the rating outlook to Positive from Stable, and the current rating stands at ICRA A+ (Positive).
Commenting on the results and performance, Mr. Anurag Choudhary, CMD of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd said:
“We are pleased to announce the robust performance of Himadri in Q1FY24. Our performance during this period is attributable to the consistent move towards value-added products.
At Himadri, sustainability is at the forefront of our business. Our business priorities are aligned with global sustainability goals. We have completed our materiality assessment and defined sustainability priorities and goals for the organisation.
We recognize the pivotal role of lithium-ion batteries (LiB) in driving sustainable growth in the foreseeable future. The LiB technology has evolved and stabilized over last few decades to become commercially feasible across all segments viz. electric vehicles, energy storage
and consumer electronics. Other alternative technologies will undergo a development curve to attain technical and commercial feasibility. LiB will be a frontrunner technology and a key global growth driver for next few decades.
With our continued investment in research and development, we aim to enhance LiB performance, safety, and recyclability, ensuring they play a critical role in shaping a greener and more sustainable world. We are actively positioning ourselves to cater to a significant portion of the global demand for LiB raw materials. To accomplish this, we are strategically building a robust supply chain that aligns with our vision of sustainable and growth-focused business practices.
In line with our commitment to exploring innovative technologies, we have recently made a strategic investment in Sicona Battery Technologies, based in Sydney. Sicona specializes in high-capacity silicon anode technology for lithium-ion batteries, which enables electric mobility and renewable energy storage. This investment aligns with our vision to produce high-quality anode materials and reinforces our commitment to staying at the forefront of battery material advancements.
As we move forward, we remain committed to building a sustainable business with a robust product pipeline, a strong clientele, and cutting-edge technologies. Our focus on serving diversified end markets, achieving product leadership, and making continuous financial progress will further drive our growth and success.”
