IOL Chemicals reports record revenue, guides for FY27 growth
IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR619 crore in Q4FY26, a 17.4% increase from the previous year, driven by cost optimisation and capacity utilisation. Profit after tax surged 68% to INR53 crore, while EBITDA grew 40% to INR94 crore. For FY26, revenue stood at INR2,319 crore with a 36% rise in PAT to INR138 crore. The company expects mid to high-teens revenue growth in FY27, targeting EBITDA margins of 14% to 14.5%.

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IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue in Q4FY26, driven by cost optimisation and improved capacity utilisation. Revenue from operations stood at INR619 crore, a 17.4% increase from INR528 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter surged 68% to INR53 crore, compared to INR32 crore in Q4FY25. The company's EBITDA for the quarter grew by 40% to INR94 crore, with margins expanding by 251 basis points to 15.2%.
Financial Performance
For the full financial year 2026, revenue from operations reached INR2,319 crore, representing an 11.5% year-on-year growth. Full-year EBITDA increased by 29% to INR290 crore, improving the margin to 12.4% from 10.7% in the previous year. PAT for FY26 rose by 36% to INR138 crore. The company incurred capital expenditure of INR160 crore during the year, funded entirely through internal accruals.
| Metric | Q4FY26 | Q4FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (INR crore) | 619 | 528 | 2,319 | - |
| EBITDA (INR crore) | 94 | 68 | 290 | - |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 15.2 | - | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| PAT (INR crore) | 53 | 32 | 138 | - |
Operational Highlights
The pharmaceutical segment saw healthy traction in non-Ibuprofen APIs such as Paracetamol, Metformin, Clopidogrel, and Pantoprazole. The company launched Minoxidil and expanded Pantoprazole capacity during the year. The chemical business also delivered strong performance, with products like ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride running at near-full capacity utilisation of 98% to 100%. The recently commissioned Triacetin plant is expected to further strengthen integration and supply chain efficiencies.
Future Guidance
Looking ahead to FY27, the company expects mid to high-teens revenue growth and aims to achieve EBITDA margins in the range of 14% to 14.5%. Management indicated that capacity utilisation for Paracetamol is expected to rise to 75% in FY27. The company is also progressing with a greenfield project on 100 acres of land near Bathinda, with a total investment outlay estimated between INR1,200 crore and INR1,400 crore over the next four to five years.
Historical Stock Returns for IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +2.06% | +6.84% | +12.57% | +61.11% | +44.61% | +7.76% |
How will the proposed greenfield project impact the company's capital structure and leverage ratios over the next five years?
What specific revenue contributions are expected from the newly commissioned Triacetin plant in the upcoming fiscal year?
Will the company pursue external funding or strategic partnerships to support the INR1,200-1,400 crore investment for the Bathinda expansion?

































