Astral Pipes was established in 1996 with the aim of manufacturing plumbing & drainage systems in India. Today, it cover the needs of millions of households.
Astral has successfully established itself as one of India’s dominant brands in the plastic piping segment.
Financial Summary -
Q3 FY22 (YoY)
Rev were at Rs.10,989 Cr.⬆️ 22.4%
EBITDA at Rs.1,976 Cr.⬆️ 3%
PAT at Rs.1,273 Cr.⬆️ 3.3%
Revenue Breakup -
Astral earns 76% from Piping & 24% from Adhesive.
▪️Pipes & Fittings:
Astral has been the pioneer of plastic pipes & fittings in India.The pipes manufactured by Astral are used across various applications including plumbing, sewage,agricultural, industrial, etc.
▪️Adhesives & Sealants:
Astral has evolved to become one of the leading player of adhesives & sealants. They manufactures a diversified range of adhesives, sealants, putties & construction aids are used in varied applications like automotive, woodcare, construction, etc.
▪️Water Tanks:
In 2020, Astral has expanded its product portfolio & entered into the Water Tanks Segment with an acquisition of "Sarita" an Aurangabad based trusted brand of water tanks with decades of experience &expertise in manufacturing water tanks.
Industry Overview -
The global PVC pipes industry is expected to exhibit CAGR of 4.47% during 2022-27 with the global market touching 29.7
mn tons by 2027.
Government of India initiatives such as Jal Jeevan Mission Urban scheme, which aims to provide uniform water supply
in all 4738 urban local bodies with 2.86 crs household tap connections as well as liquid waste management in 500 AMRUT cities, will drive demand for PVC pipes.
Capex Update -
New plants at Bhubaneswar (for plumbing products), Hosur (water tanks), Ahmedabad (valve products) & blow moulding water tanks in Rajasthan & Santej will start from Q1FY23 onwards.
Construction of new adhesive plant in Dahej (Gujarat) will be fully operational from Q4FY23.
Key Triggers -
• Pick-up in construction activities expected to augment growth in both pipes & adhesives.
• Launch of new products (water tank, valve) to help drive revenue of piping business.
• CPVC pipes price is expected to rise due to its shortage & higher input cost.
• In Adhesive segment management has a target of doubling the topline in the next 4-5 years.
• Astral is planning to launch sanitary ware & faucet products from Q1FY23 onwards.
Risks -
• Rise in Input cost can effect profitability.
• Any unexpected demand slowdown in housing market will adversely affect growth in the pipe segment.
• Sharp & sudden fall in PVC resin prices will adversely affect the profitability of the company.
Conclusion -
The domestic market of India is huge & has potential to grow for Astral.
Indian plastic pipes & fittings industry is expected to reach ₹500-550 billion by 2025 growing at a CAGR of 10% from the current levels of ₹290-300 Bill.
Dixon is the largest home grown design focused & solutions company engaged in manufacturing products in the consumer durables lighting and mobile phones markets in India. Dixon was founded 1993 by Mr Sunil Vachani.
Financial Summary -
Q3 FY22 (YoY)
Rev were at Rs 2074cr⬆️41%
Pat at Rs 46cr⬇️25%
Eps at Rs 7.7⬇️26%
About -
KEI was established in 1968 as a partnership firm under the name Krishna Electrical Industries, they serves customers globally in over 45 countries, through a rich network of 5000+ channel partners.
KEI manufactures & markets Extra-High Voltage (EHV),Medium Voltage (MV) & Low Voltage (LV) power cables. Serving both retail & institutional segments, KEI has emerged as a one-stop shop for products and services.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is a “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways, Government of India. IRCTC was incorporated on 27th September, 1999 as an extended arm of the Indian Railways to
upgrade, professionalize and manage the catering & hospitality services at stations, on trains & other locations and to promote domestic & international tourism.
Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Company Analysis !! #DMCC
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About -
Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Company Limited (DMCC), established in 1919, with just 1 product & 1 mfg unit. The Company, at present, is a leading manufacturer of speciality & bulk chemicals with a global footprint, exports products to 25+ countries across 6 continents.
Global Presence -
DMCC has been earning 54.91% from Europe, 23.75% from Asia, 20.65% from North America and 0.69% Rest of the world.
32% of total revenue derive from exports, 68% from domestic.
About - Praj Industries was incorporated in 1983 by Dr. Pramod Chaudhuri. Praj is one of the most reputed & technologically advanced biotech & engineering companies in the world. Co has 1000+ customer references in 100+ countries across 5 continent.
Financial Summary -
Q3 FY22 (YoY)
Revenue were at Rs.585 Cr.⬆️68%
EBITDA at Rs.51 Cr.⬆️28%
Pat at Rs.37 Cr.⬆️31%
About -
Indian Energy Exchange is India’s premier energy marketplace, providing a nationwide automated trading platform for the physical delivery of electricity, renewables & certificates.
IEX has a robust ecosystem of 6,800+participants located across 29 States & 5 Union Territories comprising of 55+ distribution utilities & 500+ conventional generators.