Andhra Sugars suspends crushing at two units for 2026-27 season

The Andhra Sugars Limited has suspended crushing operations at its Sugar Unit in Taduvai and Sugar Unit in Bhimadole for the 2026-27 season due to the non-availability of a viable quantity of sugar cane. The Board of Directors approved the suspension during a meeting held on May 30, 2026. This decision impacts the company's operational capacity for the upcoming season as cane availability remains insufficient to support operations at these locations.

The financial impact of these units was disclosed in the filing. The Sugar Unit at Taduvai, which includes co-generation, reported a Total Profit or Loss Before Tax of Rs. (1266.77) Lakhs for the financial year 2025-26. This loss represented 11.12% of the Total Profit of the Company. Similarly, the Sugar Unit at Bhimadole recorded a Total Profit or Loss Before Tax of Rs. (198.96) Lakhs for the same period, accounting for 1.75% of the company's total profit.

The suspension is effective for the crushing season 2026-27. The company stated that the primary reason for the suspension is low cane availability. No binding agreements have been entered into for the sale of these units. The intimation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Impact of Affected Units

The following table details the financial contribution of the units for the last financial year:

S.No.	Particulars	Taduvai Location	Bhimadole Location
1.	Name of the Unit or Division	Sugar Unit (Including Co-Generation)	Sugar Unit
2.	Date of binding agreement for sale (if any)	N.A.	N.A.
3.	Total Profit/(Loss) Before Tax (2025-26)	Rs. (1266.77) Lakhs	Rs. (198.96) Lakhs
4.	Percentage of Total Profit	11.12%	1.75%
5.	Date of suspension	Season 2026-27	Season 2026-27
6.	Reason for suspension	Low cane availability	Low cane availability

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+0.45%	-8.62%	-18.60%	+3.02%	+4.08%	-6.13%

Andhra Sugars has delivered exceptional financial performance for Q3, demonstrating remarkable improvement across key profitability and revenue metrics. The company's consolidated net profit showed extraordinary growth, while revenue and EBITDA performance continued to showcase substantial operational efficiency gains.

Strong Revenue Growth

The company reported robust top-line performance with Q3 revenue reaching ₹6.3 billion compared to ₹5.1 billion in the previous year, representing solid year-on-year growth of 24%. This revenue expansion provides a strong foundation for the company's improved profitability metrics.

Outstanding Profit Performance

The company's Q3 consolidated results revealed exceptional bottom-line growth across all key metrics:

Metric	Q3 Current Year	Q3 Previous Year	Growth
Revenue	₹6.3 billion	₹5.1 billion	24%
Consolidated Net Profit	₹223 million	₹8 million	2,687.50%
EBITDA	₹514 million	₹214 million	140.19%
EBITDA Margin	8.14%	4.20%	394 bps

Exceptional Profitability Turnaround

Andhra Sugars' consolidated net profit surge from ₹8 million to ₹223 million represents one of the most significant year-on-year improvements in profitability. This dramatic increase demonstrates the company's successful operational transformation and enhanced earnings capability during the quarter.

Strong EBITDA Momentum

The company's EBITDA performance of ₹514 million, representing 140.19% growth from ₹214 million in the previous year, underscores robust operational efficiency. The EBITDA margin expansion to 8.14% from 4.20% indicates improved cost management and operational leverage.

Comprehensive Financial Performance

The combination of 24% revenue growth, exceptional net profit improvement, and strong EBITDA performance reflects Andhra Sugars' comprehensive financial transformation. The company has successfully optimized its cost structure while significantly enhancing profitability metrics across all key performance indicators during the reporting period.