Noida, May 20 (APAC Media): Grasim Industries, part of the Aditya Birla Group, on Wednesday reported a 31% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,041 crore for the March quarter, compared with Rs 1,559 crore in the same period last year, according to a regulatory filing.
The company’s revenue rose 15% year-on-year to Rs 51,101 crore, compared with Rs 44,267 crore in the corresponding period last year, according to the filing.
EBITDA surged 22% year-on-year to Rs 8,011 crore, compared with Rs 6,548 crore in the same period last year.
The Board of Directors of Grasim Industries has recommended a dividend of Rs 10 per equity share of Rs 2 face value for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The total cash outlay on account of the dividend is estimated at Rs 681 crore.
Cellulosic Fibres (CSF and CFY):
The Cellulosic Staple Fibre (CSF) market in China reported its third straight quarter of recovery, aided by stronger demand and improving price trends. Operating rates rose to 92% from 82% in Q1FY26, while average CSF prices increased to $1.56 per kg from $1.52 per kg in Q1FY26. Inventory levels also declined to 11 days from 20 days, indicating a better demand-supply balance.
In India, despite the withdrawal of the Quality Control Order (QCO), domestic CSF prices remained elevated, supported by a weaker rupee and partial pass-through of higher sulphur costs.
Chemicals (Chlor-Alkali, Chlorine Derivatives and Speciality Chemicals):
Average international spot prices of caustic soda (CFR-SEA) stood at $446 per tonne in Q4FY26, down 15% year-on-year. Domestic caustic realisations also declined during the quarter. However, a marginal improvement in chlorine realisations partially offset the pressure, leading to an 8% year-on-year decline in Electrochemical Unit (ECU) realisations to Rs 32,413 per tonne.
Other Businesses:
The segment delivered a strong quarter, with revenue rising 14% year-on-year to Rs 1,021 crore and EBITDA surging 73% to Rs 242 crore, supported by robust performance in the textiles and renewables businesses.
In textiles, revenue increased 14% year-on-year to Rs 624 crore, driven by steady demand in premium segments. EBITDA improved to Rs 35 crore from a loss of Rs 8 crore in Q4FY25, aided by normalisation in key input costs, particularly linen.
Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Mumbai-based Aditya Birla Group, was incorporated in 1947. Over the decades, it has evolved from a single textile manufacturing entity into a diversified conglomerate with a strong presence across multiple domestic and global sectors.
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