Vardhman Special Steels Ltd

- Currently, no firm plans for new fundraising through debt or equity. - Ongoing capex, including Kocks block and re-heating furnace, expected to complete by mid-next financial year. - Majority of capex to be funded from internal accruals. - Marginal external funding may be considered, but no definite plans as of now. - New projects are still in the planning/drawing board stage; no announcements related to fundraising yet. (This information is from discussions on page 7 relating to capex funding and future expansion plans.)

- Current capex includes adding two additional rolling mill stands, completed during a 13-day shutdown, increasing rolling production by about 10,000 tons per annum. - Further planned revamping of rolling mill involves installation of a bigger re-heating furnace and Kocks mill, expected to take 12 to 18 months. - The company aims to increase steelmaking capacity to 260,000 tons per annum through operational improvements. - All ongoing capex announced (including re-heating furnace and Kocks mill) is expected to be completed by mid-next financial year. - Funding for these projects is primarily through internal accruals, with only marginal external funding anticipated. - No firm new greenfield expansion projects are currently confirmed; such projects remain in the conceptual/drawing board stage. - Environmental and regulatory compliances (Ministry of Environment, Pollution Control Board) are fully met for current capacities and expansions.

- FY24 target: Achieve 200,000 tons sales volume, recovering from consolidation year; confident based on January sales performance. - FY25 target: Expect 7% to 10% volume growth over FY24, driven by ramp-up in rolling mill capacity and increased exports. - Rolling mill revamp to increase production by ~10,000 tons per annum starting next year. - Long term: Export share targeted to grow from current ~7-10% to 20-25% by FY27, driven by partnerships like Aichi Forge in Southeast Asia. - Capacity expansion plans ongoing; steel melting shop capacity improved to 260,000 tons per annum with scope to increase further. - Expected EBITDA per ton to remain stable between INR 7,000 to INR 10,000 based on market conditions. - Explore new markets (e.g., Europe) and new product development with existing customers to support growth.

- The company expects a 7% to 10% volume increase in FY25 over FY24, with sales targeted around 2,00,000 tons in FY24 and growth beyond that next year. - EBITDA per ton is guided to remain stable between INR 7,000 to INR 10,000, with hopes to maintain or improve around mean levels. - Incremental capacity expansion in the rolling mill and steel melting shop will result in higher production, including an expected 10,000-ton increase per annum from rolling mill upgrades. - Exports are projected to grow from 7-8% of total turnover in FY24 to 20-25% by FY27. - The company is optimistic about improved operating metrics supported by better raw material management, increased furnace operative time, and enhanced relationships (e.g., with Aichi). - Financial position is described as good, with positive EBITDA trends supported by raw materials and efficiency improvements. - No formal guidance on EPS was provided, but profitability is expected to increase alongside sales growth.

The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for Vardhman Special Steels Limited. However, the following related insights can be gathered: - Strong and growing relationships with key customers, including Aichi and major automobile OEMs. - Exports are increasing, currently around 10% of sales, with a target to reach 25-30% in the next 2-3 years. - Sales in January 2024 were in line with plans, indicating healthy order flow for the quarter. - OEM shutdowns impacted Q3 sales by about 6%, but company expects to make up lost volumes within the year. - New product approvals with customers (such as Yamaha and Musashi) are in progress, expected to contribute to future orders. - Ongoing capacity expansions and equipment upgrades aim to meet projected demand growth. No specific order book numbers or pending order quantities were disclosed.