BASF India Reports Strong Profit in Q1 FY26, Driven by Core Operations and Divestiture Gain
BASF India Limited has released its Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported robust performance across both standalone and consolidated results, with the sale of a subsidiary contributing significantly to the quarterly profits.In the quarter ending June 30, 2026, BASF India recorded a Total Revenue of Rs. 48,374.4 million in its standalone operations. The company reported an overall Profit for the period of Rs. 3,620.5 million.
On a consolidated basis, BASF India reported total revenue of Rs. 49,979.0 million and recorded a Profit for the period of Rs. 3,661.8 million. These results reflect the combined performance of the parent company and its subsidiaries, including those related to discontinued operations.
Key financial metrics across both statements are summarized below:
| Metric | Standalone Results (Q ended 30/06/2026) | Consolidated Results (Q ended 30/06/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | Rs. 48,374.4 million | Rs. 49,979.0 million |
| Profit for the Period | Rs. 3,620.5 million | Rs. 3,661.8 million |
| Profit Before Tax | Rs. 4,992.6 million | Rs. 4,990.8 million |
Segment Performance Analysis
BASF India’s operations are segmented across several divisions, with both standalone and consolidated results detailing the performance of these units.Focusing on the consolidated view for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, segment revenues reached Rs. 48,242.6 million from continuing operations. Segment profitability varied across various divisions:
| Segment | Revenue (Rs. in million) | Profit Before Tax (Rs. in million) |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 13,412.7 | 2,126.9 |
| Industrial Solutions | 9,891.5 | 1,249.5 |
| Nutrition & Care | 9,839.7 | 110.6 |
| Chemicals | 9,281.7 | 961.2 |
| Agricultural Solutions | 5,570.3 | 774.9 |
| Surface Technologies (Discontinued) | 1,736.4 | 188.4 |
Sale of Coatings Business Reported as Exceptional Gain
A significant event reported in the results is the transfer and sale of BASF India Coatings Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to Bond German BidCo 2 GmbH and Bond France BidCo SAS (Carlyle Group Companies). This transaction was completed on June 30, 2026.The acquisition of this subsidiary resulted in a gain amounting to Rs. 181.5 million on sale, which was reported as an exceptional item in the current quarter's results. The consideration received for the 100% equity shares was determined by an Independent Valuer at Rs. 2301.6 million.
The financial statements present the details of the divestiture within the context of discontinued operations, reporting associated items such as tax expense on discontinued operations amounting to (Rs. 801) million for the quarter.
BASF Stock Price Movement
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