Remember when “steel” in the headlines meant falling bridges or global trade wars? Jindal Stainless turned that script into a quarterly show of resilience—sales volume up 8% YoY to 6.26 lakh tonnes, EBITDA up 23% QoQ to ₹1,310 crore, and PAT up 21% QoQ to ₹715 crore. The twist? They’re chasing domestic demand like it’s IPL season, dodging global tariff volleys, and expanding co-branding from pipe & tube into kitchen sinks—literally.
Why now? Because the world’s trade chessboard is messy, but India’s infra and auto appetite is keeping stainless steel in fashion. And when your EBITDA/ton guidance survives nickel price mood swings, you’re doing something right.
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AT A GLANCE• Deliveries 6.26 lakh tonnes – Domestic push kept volumes steady QoQ• EBITDA ₹1,310 cr – Product mix magic, up 23% QoQ• PAT ₹715 cr – Up 11% YoY; margins polished, not plated• Net debt ₹3,869 cr – Leverage ratio at a gym-trainer-approved 0.81x
MANAGEMENT’S KEY COMMENTARY
- “Domestic infra demand is our growth engine.”Translation: Why wrestle with EU/US tariffs when Delhi Metro loves you?
- “Jindal Saathi co-branding now in kitchenware and sinks.”Translation: If it’s shiny, we’ll brand it.
- “EBITDA/ton guidance ₹19k–₹21k stays.”Translation: Nickel may tantrum, but our margins won’t.
- “Anti-dumping probe on China, Vietnam, Indonesia in motion.”Translation: Waiting for the trade police to
- lock the door.
- “Maharashtra project planned at 4 MTPA in phases.”Translation: Steel dreams with a flexible snooze button.
- “Chromeni at 60–65% utilisation; EBITDA positive.”Translation: The new kid is finally paying rent.
NUMBERS DECODED
Revenue – The Hero | EBITDA – The Sidekick | Margins – The Drama Queen |
---|---|---|
Vol: 6.26 Lakh T (+8%) | ₹1,310 cr (+8% YoY) | EBITDA/ton: ₹19k–₹21k |
- Revenue: Domestic demand, auto grades, and special products did the heavy lifting.
- EBITDA: Sequential jump from better CR mix, more value-added grades, and no Q4-style hiccups.
- Margins: Held firm despite global pricing churn; product mix offsets raw material volatility.
ANALYST QUESTIONS
- OnRathi– 80–85% utilisation; rebar mix to improve post-monsoon.
- OnCAPEX– ₹2,700 cr in FY26, spillover in FY27 (~₹1,000–₹1,200 cr).
- Onnickel outlook– Hovering ₹14k–₹16k; natural hedging is the play.
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