Fineotex Chemical Limited (FCL)

Consolidated revenue of INR 1,419 million for Q1 FY2025, up 7.3% year-over-year

EBITDA of INR 353 million, up 11.8% YoY, with 24.8% margin

PAT of INR 292 million, up 11.7% YoY, with 20.6% margin

Textile segment: 46% of revenue

Cleaning and hygiene segment: 54% of revenue

Successfully raised INR 3,425 million through preferential allotment to support growth

Appointed Dr. Amit Prabhakar Pratap as Additional Director to leverage his expertise

Exploring manufacturing partnerships with Eurodye in Asia to improve efficiency

Focus on sustainable and eco-friendly product lines

Expansion into international textile hubs over past 3 years

Ongoing development of new products to meet changing customer demands

Textile industry showing signs of recovery after a challenging 2023

Geopolitical issues and container shortages impacting shipping and raw material costs

Increased freight costs and container shortages presenting challenges

Currency fluctuations impacting costs

Company aims to repeat performance of last 3-4 years in coming years

Expects to maintain comfortable EBITDA and gross margins

Funds raised will be used for organic and inorganic growth opportunities

New facility expected to be operational by end of current financial year

Opportunities in sustainable solutions for textile and cleaning industries

Increasing demand in textile sector as inventory levels normalize

Growing interest in sustainable solutions from customers