RHI Magnesita India Ltd

- No explicit mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity during the Q3 FY'25 conference call. - Company repaid ECB loans and focused on financial discipline; net debt to EBITDA remains flat. - Interest cost impacted mainly by hedging on existing ECB loans; no indication of new borrowing. - Emphasis on improving working capital and operational efficiency rather than raising fresh capital. - Growth and expansion plans primarily supported through internal cash generation and operational improvements, not additional fundraising.

- The company is continuing to work on capacity utilization and inventory buildup, especially for new steel capacities like Tata and JSW, with ongoing supplies before and after commissioning. - There is mention of commissioning of new capacities by Tata and JSW, with inventory being built up and replenished regularly. - Discussions indicate plans to add 2-3 more TRM (Total Refractory Management) contracts in the coming weeks and months, which require inventory investments. - The company is focused on plant modernization and operational efficiencies to improve profitability and ROE. - No specific large-scale future capital expenditure numbers are disclosed, but the outlook depends on steel and cement sector capex, which is cautiously optimistic but influenced by government policies, especially anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel. - R&D is active in developing new products, including tapping into products from the parent company for Indian plants, signaling ongoing strategic investment in product innovation.

Future Growth Expectations of RHI Magnesita India Limited: - Targeting 8%-9% volume growth annually, aiming to outpace market growth (~7%). - Iron-making business expected to grow significantly, with 1.5x growth from last year to current year (now 12% of revenues). - Expansion in refractory management (TRM) contracts, aiming to reach ~40% revenue contribution soon. - Growth driven by increased demand in steel and cement sectors, supported by infrastructure and industrial expansion in India. - Anticipated sustainable revenue growth from strategic market expansion and new product introductions. - Focus on increasing market share with a goal of 40% within four years. - Operational efficiencies and cost optimization to support profitable growth. - Robust pipeline including iron-making and pellet projects contributing to future revenue. - Export expected to remain stable at around 10%, as global conditions limit significant growth. Overall, the company is cautiously optimistic about long-term growth, emphasizing a balanced approach between volume expansion and margin improvement.

- Company projects sustainable long-term volume growth of 8-9% annually, outpacing market growth (~7%). - Focus on expanding product portfolio and increasing market share, targeting 40% market share within four years. - Expect return to ~15% EBITDA margin from Q2 FY '26 onwards, driven by raw material cost easing, product mix, and contract optimization. - Iron-making segment and TRM contracts to contribute to higher-margin revenue streams and recurring orders, supporting growth. - Operational efficiencies and cost controls to mitigate margin pressures despite competitive intensity and raw material cost fluctuations. - Improvement in utilization and production should drive revenue expansion; Q3 FY '25 revenues hit record INR1,011 crores (17% QoQ growth). - One-time favorable warranty provision release (~INR12 crores) unlikely to recur; future earnings expected from organic growth and project execution. - Long-term target of 15% post-tax ROE aimed through volume growth, operational improvements, and balance sheet optimization.

- In Q3, RHI Magnesita India delivered one of the largest iron-making projects, indicating strong project execution capability. - The company secured a significant 1,200 TPD DRI order in mid-January—the largest DRI plant order in India—highlighting a robust pipeline in iron-making projects. - Another notable order in pellet plants, started last year, is under execution with more pellet projects expected to commence in April. - Several other iron-making and pellet projects are in the pipeline, signaling ongoing strong demand and growth potential in these segments. - The company anticipates recurring large projects rather than one-time orders, underpinning a healthy and sustained order book. - Furthermore, flow control contracts worth approximately INR 95 crores over 5 years (e.g., JSW SMS4) demonstrate a strong presence in long-term supply agreements. - Plans include adding 2-3 more TRM contracts soon, aiming to increase long-term contract revenue and inventory management commitments.