Ashapura Minechem Limited Announces Results for Q4 FY2025-26; Profitability Rises
Mumbai, India, May 28, 2026: Ashapura Minechem Ltd., a multi-minerals solution provider, announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.The company reported robust figures for Q4 FY2025-26, with Income from Operations reaching Rs 1,968.6 crores. Profit Before Tax & Exceptional Items stood at Rs 146.8 crores.
Comparing Q4 FY2025-26 to the preceding quarter (Q3 FY2025-26), Income from Operations saw an increase of 105.0%. Similarly, Profit Before Tax & Exceptional Items rose by 64.3%.
Full Year Financial Performance
For the year ended FY 2025-26, Ashapura Minechem Ltd. reported an Income from Operations of Rs 5,237.1 crores, marking a 91.2% increase year-on-year. The Profit Before Tax & Exceptional Items for the full year was Rs 449.1 crores, an increase of 47.5% compared to FY 2024-25.The year-on-year financial performance comparison is detailed below:
| (Rs. Crores) | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | Y-o-Y %change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income from Operations | 5,237.1 | 2,738.9 | 91.2% |
| EBIDTA | 673.6 | 444.9 | 51.4% |
| Profit Before Tax & Exceptional Items | 449.1 | 304.5 | 47.5% |
In a related operational announcement, the company detailed its dividend plan, recommending a 100% Final Dividend for FY 2025-26, which is an increase compared to the 50% final dividend paid in FY 2024-25.
Business Segmentation and Operational Highlights
Ashapura Minechem Limited operates as a diversified, multi-mineral group, structured across two main operational areas: the Guinea business and the India business.The Guinea business, which handles mining and exports of Bauxite and Iron Ore (through Ashapura Holdings FZE, UAE), reported sharp volume growth in Q4. Volumes of Bauxite exports from Guinea increased from 1.39 MMT in Q3 FY2025-26 to 3.16 MMT in Q4 FY2025-26, resulting in more than 100% top-line growth in Q4. However, margins during the quarter were impacted by the rise in fuel cost and ocean freight due to current geo-political unrest.
The India business, which involves making various value-added products from minerals, saw a moderation in profitability during Q4.
In Division B (Bentonite and Allied Minerals, White Performance Materials and Others), margins were affected by increased input costs and a shift in the sales mix towards a higher proportion of lower-margin products. Similarly, Division C (Specialty Adsorbent Solutions) faced adverse pressure due to a sharp rise in sulphuric acid prices, a key raw material for the bleaching clay activation process. The performance of Division D (Advanced Ceramic Materials) remained largely stable during the quarter.
The contribution of the business verticals in Q4 FY2025-26, for key metrics, was as follows:
| Metric | Guinea Business (a) | India Business (b) | Specialty Adsorbent Solutions (c) | Advanced Ceramic Materials (d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 '25-26 | ||||
| Income (Rs. Crores) | 1,677.3 | 291.4 | 97.3 | 98.2 |
| EBIDTA (Rs. Crores) | 183.0 | 27.7 | 14.8 | 17.6 |
| PBT (Rs. Crores) | 125.9 | 15.6 | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Q3 '25-26 | ||||
| Income (Rs. Crores) | 729.5 | 231.0 | 105.3 | 93.4 |
| EBIDTA (Rs. Crores) | 123.1 | 20.0 | 14.2 | 11.0 |
| PBT (Rs. Crores) | 77.5 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 5.9 |
The full-year contributions are summarized below:
| Metric | Guinea Business (a) | India Business (b) | Specialty Adsorbent Solutions (c) | Advanced Ceramic Materials (d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025-26 | ||||
| Income (Rs. Crores) | 4,239.0 | 998.1 | 424.7 | 403.6 |
| EBIDTA (Rs. Crores) | 561.4 | 112.2 | 74.8 | 53.6 |
| PBT (Rs. Crores) | 357.9 | 65.1 | 54.5 | 30.4 |
ASHAPURMIN Stock Price Movement
On Wednesday, Ashapura Minechem Limited shed 3.79%, settling at ₹654.05 in trading. The stock showed considerable investor activity, with the equity trading on a high volume of 830,919 shares.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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