IPL's Strong Outlook: Growth Fueled by Capacity & Innovation

Ashwin Thakker

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  • **FY26 Revenue Target:** Rs. 1,000 crores.
  • **FY26 EBITDA Margin Target:** 18%-20%.
  • **PEDA Capacity:** Expanded to 6,000 MT, targeting 8,500 MT by Q2 FY26.
  • **Formulation Capacity:** Augmented by 3,500 MT per annum, currently fully utilized.
  • **FY26 Capital Expenditure:** Rs. 116 crores, primarily for capacity expansion and new products.
  • **Hamirpur Subsidiary (Shalvis Specialties):** Targeting Rs. 100 crores revenue in FY26-27, with long-term potential of Rs. 1,000-1,100 crores.
  • **New Products:** 5 products (2 IPL, 3 Shalvis) in pipeline for next year launch.
  • **FY27 Revenue Growth Target:** 15%-20%.

India Pesticides Limited (IPL) has set ambitious financial targets for FY26 and beyond, projecting a revenue of Rs. 1,000 crores and an EBITDA margin of 18-20%. This optimistic outlook follows a robust Q1 FY26 performance, where the company recorded a 25.8% year-on-year revenue growth. IPL’s confidence stems from strategic capacity expansions, a recovering global agrochemical market, and a diversified product portfolio. The company’s growth trajectory is firmly supported by significant capital investments and a strong emphasis on backward integration and new product development.

Scaling Up for Ambitious Financial Horizons

IPL’s management is confident in achieving its FY26 revenue target of Rs. 1,000 crores with EBITDA margins between 18% and 20%. This confidence is underpinned by substantial capacity enhancements and an improving market environment. The PEDA intermediate facility has been expanded from 2,000 tons to 6,000 tons per annum, with a further scale-up to 8,500 metric tons per annum on track for Q2 FY26. The company anticipates achieving over 70% capacity utilization. Furthermore, the formulation capacity has been augmented by 3,500 MT per annum, and is currently fully utilized. This disciplined approach to growth, prioritizing value over volume, is expected to maintain strong profitability.

Strategic Investments Fueling Long-Term Expansion

To support its growth momentum, IPL has earmarked approximately Rs. 116 crores in capital expenditure for FY26. This investment includes Rs. 52 crores for existing manufacturing facilities and Rs. 64 crores for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shalvis Specialties Ltd., located in Hamirpur. The Hamirpur site is expected to contribute approximately Rs. 100 crores in revenue by FY26-27, with a long-term potential of Rs. 1,000-1,100 crores upon full operationalization within 3-4 years. IPL is also focusing on new product development, with 5 products (2 in IPL, 3 in Shalvis) slated for launch next year. The company's strong backward integration, such as for Pretilachlor, enhances supply chain efficiency and profitability, allowing it to compete effectively in the global market despite headwinds.

India Pesticides Limited projects a clear path for sustained growth, driven by aggressive capacity expansion, strategic new product launches, and backward integration. The company's confidence in achieving its FY26 revenue and margin targets is bolstered by a recovering global agrochemical market and strong domestic demand. With significant capital investments, particularly in its Hamirpur facility, IPL is positioning itself for substantial long-term growth and value creation, maintaining a disciplined and factual approach in its operational and financial strategies.

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