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Rajratan Global
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The Chennai plant has already turned profitable on a monthly basis as of Q2 FY26, ahead of the Q3 target. (3 exceeded, 2 met across 5 tracked commitments)
“The objective will be to enhance Chennai throughput and achieve a break even by the third quarter.”
Chennai sales tonnage nearly doubled from Q1 to Q2 FY26. (1 met, 1 exceeded across 2 tracked commitments)
“The company embarked on initiatives that positioned the Chennai plant for a sales take-off in FY 26”
Total sales volume grew by 15% YoY in Q2 FY26, aligning exactly with the annual growth target. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“But I can tell you three years view, which is we are very confident of that Rajratan will be doing a business of around 190,000 tons or 180,000 tons with a top line of close to 2,000 tons.”
Thailand volumes grew by 11% YoY in Q1 FY26 (11,673 MT vs 10,502 MT), showing strong progress toward the annual growth target despite unplanned downtime. (2 in progress, 1 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“And major growth this year, at least 7,000 tons of export will increase. ... So we are targeting 7,000 tons additional exports from Indian ports to U.S. and Europe.”
The company reported volume growth of 21% in India and 5% in Thailand, outperforming the general market demand increase of approximately 5%. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“During the second quarter of FY26, general market demand for bead wire increased around 5%... led by 15% and 21% volume growth in our consolidated and standalone businesses respectively.”
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How durable is the business?
India volume growth moderated to 12% for the full year, though the company is targeting a significant ramp-up to 15,000-18,000 tons of incremental growth in FY26 driven by the new Chennai facility. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“65%, revenue share from India operations in Q4 FY26.”
The company is expanding its scale moat by commissioning the Chennai plant (Phase 1: 30,000 TPA) and maintaining its status as the only bead wire manufacturer in Thailand. (5 expanding)
“The Company set up a greenfield unit in Chennai with capacity to go up to 60,000 TPA, of which 30,000 TPA was installed in Phase 1. The Company is the only bead wire manufacturer in Thailand.”
The company is expanding its global footprint by making deeper inroads into Europe and USA markets and engaging new marquee customers. (1 expanding)
“We made deeper inroads into Europe and USA”
The moat is being reinforced by new approvals from major global players like Bridgestone (Europe/America) and domestic leaders like MRF, Apollo, and CEAT for the Chennai facility. (2 expanding, 1 stable)
“Our clients [Logo list including Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Continental, Apollo, MRF, CEAT]”
India's revenue share decreased slightly from 65% to 63% as the company focuses on balancing its geographic mix and ramping up exports. (1 shifted, 2 expanding across 1 engine)
“35%, revenue share from Thailand operations in Q4 FY26.”
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Where does growth come from?
The Chennai plant is rapidly scaling up from a trial phase of 5,000 tons to a target of 20,000 tons in FY26, indicating an accelerating utilization trend as it moves toward breakeven. (3 accelerating, 2 new trend across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“The Company set up a greenfield unit in Chennai with capacity to go up to 60,000 TPA, of which 30,000 TPA was installed in Phase 1.”
Sales volume is showing strong sequential acceleration, growing 13% quarter-on-quarter to reach 30,573 MT, driven primarily by a 20.8% jump in Thailand volumes and 8.4% growth in India. (3 accelerating, 2 decelerating across 5 signals)
“The company reported record volume sales in the fourth quarter to the tune of 36484 MT (19 percent increase year on year)”
Customer traction is accelerating as major tire manufacturers (MRF, Apollo, CEAT, BKT) have moved from trial stages to formal approvals for the Chennai facility. (2 accelerating, 1 new trend, 2 steady across 5 signals)
“Robust sales pipeline established with marquee customers”
Thailand operations are currently facing a sharp reversal in volume growth, declining 18% YoY in the latest quarter due to lower demand from tire companies. (1 reversing, 1 new trend, 3 steady across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“We made deeper inroads into Europe and USA”
Thailand volume growth has decelerated from 18% to 11% YoY, impacted by unplanned downtime and stiff competition, though it remains a key growth pillar with 80% capacity utilization. (1 decelerating across 1 signal)
“35%, revenue share from Thailand operations in Q4 FY26.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk remains high as EBITDA margins dropped significantly from 13.3% to 9.1% YoY due to a 20% increase in wire rod costs and higher energy costs, though management expects recovery through price hikes. (1 intensifying, 3 easing, 1 stable, 1 high-severity)
“This divergence – higher revenue and lower profits - was the result of a 20% increase in the cost of wire rods used by the company and an increase in energy costs following the outbreak of the US-Iran war.”
The risk is stable to easing. While Thailand faced increased competition, the Indian market showed encouraging automobile offtake. Total volumes grew 8% YoY, and export demand showed signs of revival toward the end of the quarter. (2 stable)
“During this quarter robust tyre offtake was driven by a sustained rise in the offtake of passenger vehicles. Vehicle exports increased.”
The risk is intensifying in the short term as the Chennai plant is currently a drag on profitability due to interest and depreciation being fully charged to the P&L without matching revenue. Management is targeting a break-even by Q3. (1 intensifying, 3 easing, 1 stable)
“The company operated equipment at peak utilisation in the new Chennai plant, while embarking on a planned expansion to increase its capacity and output (peak projected in FY 28).”
While energy costs remain a macro reality, the company reported 85-90% utilization in Thailand and Pithampur, suggesting operational efficiency is helping offset some cost pressures. (1 stable, 1 easing)
“an increase in energy costs following the outbreak of the US-Iran war.”
The risk is intensifying in Thailand due to increased competition and dumping from China, although US tariffs on Chinese products are creating a positive opening for Indian exports. (1 intensifying, 3 stable)
“Weakening rupee helped exports”
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