BASF India Ltd Q4 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book

Published 31 May 2026 | Chemicals & Petrochemicals | Market Cap: ₹17.5K Cr

India’s chemical market is expected to grow gradually, supported by a young demographic and low per capita chemical consumption relative to global averages (Page 9). BASF India's EBITDA has remained in a similar range over six years (Rs.

From BASF India Ltd's Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Price

3,903

Market Cap

₹17.5K Cr

P/E Ratio

28.2

Revenue Rank

Rank 4

Margin Rank

Rank 3

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Revenue: Rank 4Margin: Rank 3
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BASF India Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit

Revenue Net Profit
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Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹3.5K Cr, net profit ₹64 Cr.

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📊 Revenue & Sales Performance

Rank 4
  • India’s chemical market is expected to grow gradually, supported by a young demographic and low per capita chemical consumption relative to global averages (Page 9).
  • BASF aims to expand its share across diverse industries including fast-moving consumer goods, construction chemicals, automotive, furniture, appliances, footwear, packaging (Page 12).
  • Agricultural solutions volume growth was negative in FY26 due to challenging market conditions, but BASF maintained market share (~7%) and expanded in fruits and vegetables segments (Page 11).
  • The company launched 12 new agro products in the last four years, contributing ~25% of ag division sales, signaling portfolio freshness and potential growth (Page 11).
  • Capital expenditure (~Rs. 200+ crore in FY27) on expansions like Celesto and dispersion line capacity increases indicates growth investment (Page 10).
  • BASF emphasizes profitable and sustainable growth amid competitive and macroeconomic pressures (Page 11).
  • Forward-looking volume/pricing forecasts for agro remain uncertain due to external factors (Page 10).

📈 Profitability & Margins

Rank 3
  • BASF India's EBITDA has remained in a similar range over six years (Rs. 633 crores in FY21 to Rs. 656 crores in FY26), partly due to restructuring like the sale of the construction chemicals business, making direct comparisons difficult.
  • Management aims for profitable and sustainable growth, despite a challenging competitive environment and margin pressures from factors such as Chinese oversupply.
  • Future growth depends on the global and Indian economy maintaining momentum; BASF aims to increase market share both in India and internationally.
  • The company is unlocking value through business demergers (e.g., AP business) and sales (e.g., coatings business).
  • FY21 was a COVID rebound year with exceptional pricing power; similar market conditions may not repeat soon.
  • Capital expenditure will continue (e.g., Rs. 200+ crores in FY27), supporting capacity expansions.
  • EPS and profitability depend on how market and economic conditions evolve, and they do not provide specific forward guidance.

🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans

Yes
  • FY26 Capex was around Rs. 200 crore, including Rs. 150 crore spent on Celesto expansion (ongoing).
  • Celesto expansion is halfway complete; another Rs. 150-170 crore pending to bring it to production by end of FY27.
  • Dispersion line 3 in Mangalore is a significant Capex project, targeted for commissioning by end of FY28, adding ~15% capacity.
  • Maintenance Capex averages Rs. 82-100 crore annually, varies year to year.
  • No large new Capex similar to the 2014 multi-OD site Dahej investment is currently planned.
  • The focus is on maximizing utilization of existing assets and incremental capacity growth rather than large-scale investments due to global industry challenges (energy costs, overcapacity, geopolitical risks).
  • BASF is expanding global service hubs in Hyderabad (digital and business services), reflecting strategic investment in India beyond manufacturing.
  • BASF India is continually evaluating future opportunities but no definitive large Capex announcements yet.

💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure

No information
The transcript does not mention any current or future plans for fundraising through debt or equity. Key points related to financial matters are: - Capital expenditure for FY27 is expected to be over Rs. 200 crores, including Celesto project and Dispersion Line 3 expansion, funded internally. - Maintenance Capex averages around Rs. 82-100 crores annually. - No explicit mention of raising funds via debt or equity in the discussed sessions. - The company focuses on profitable and sustainable growth with ongoing restructuring (AP business demerger, coatings business carve-out) to unlock value. - Working capital has increased by Rs. 600 crores due to higher receivables and lower payables but no discussion on debt or equity financing linked to this. Hence, no indication of planned fundraising through debt or equity was provided in the available pages.

📋 Order Book & Pipeline

No information
The transcript provided does not contain any specific information regarding the current or expected orderbook or pending orders for BASF India Limited. The discussion focuses primarily on financial performance, business segments, new product contributions, market conditions, investments like the Celesto project, restructuring, pricing pressures, volume growth, and strategic outlooks, but no direct mention of orderbook or pending orders is made in the available pages.

Key Metrics

Revenue

Rank 4

Margin

Rank 3

Capex

Yes

Fundraise

No information

Order Book

No information

Frequently Asked Questions

What were BASF India Ltd Q4 FY26 results?

India’s chemical market is expected to grow gradually, supported by a young demographic and low per capita chemical consumption relative to global averages (Page 9). BASF India's EBITDA has remained in a similar range over six years (Rs.

What is BASF India Ltd share price analysis?

BASF India Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 28.2 with a market cap of ₹17,473 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is BASF India Ltd planning capital expenditure?

FY26 Capex was around Rs.

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