Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited has announced its participation in a YouTube podcast organized by Small Cap Spotlight, scheduled for April 10, 2026. The company made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Podcast Details

The virtual meeting is structured as a one-on-one session and will be conducted entirely online. The company has provided specific details about the upcoming engagement:

Company Representation

Mr. Vibhor Kaushik, Managing Director of Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited, will attend the podcast on behalf of the company. The participation will be conducted in virtual mode, allowing for remote engagement with the podcast organizers.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has emphasized its commitment to regulatory compliance by stating that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during the podcast session. This disclosure aligns with the company's obligations under SEBI regulations regarding investor communications and public appearances.

Schedule Flexibility

Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited has noted that the podcast schedule is subject to change due to potential exigencies on the part of either the YouTube channel or the company. The information will be updated on the company's website at www.vstlindia.com as required under Regulation 46(2) of the Listing Regulations.

The announcement was signed by Mrs. Pallavi Aggarwal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, demonstrating the company's formal approach to regulatory disclosures and investor communication activities.

Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited has secured CRISIL 'BBB+/Stable' long-term rating and 'Crisil A2' short-term rating for its bank loan facilities aggregating to Rs 100 crore. The rating reflects the company's established market position in the steel tubes and pipes segment, consistent operational performance, and prudent financial management.

Rating Highlights and Strategic Benefits

The 'Stable' outlook indicates CRISIL's expectation that the company will continue to benefit from steady demand across infrastructure, construction, and industrial sectors while maintaining a balanced capital structure. The assigned ratings are expected to enhance the company's credibility among lenders and stakeholders, providing greater financial flexibility to support expansion plans and working capital requirements.

Management Commentary and Strategic Vision

Commenting on the development, Vijay Kaushik, Chairman and Executive Director, stated that the CRISIL rating is a testament to the company's operational resilience, financial discipline, and long-term vision. He emphasized that the rating reinforces stakeholder confidence and will enable more efficient capital access to support growth ambitions in a competitive market environment.

CRISIL's Rating Rationale

CRISIL highlighted several key factors supporting the rating:

• Extensive industry experience of promoters with over two decades in the ERW pipe and galvanised pipe industry
• Deep understanding of market dynamics enabling strong supplier and customer relationships
• Assured offtake agreements providing significant revenue visibility
• Expected healthy revenue growth over the medium term

Operational Expansion and Capacity Enhancement

VSTL recently commenced supply of Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) and Galvanized (GI) Pipes from its greenfield plant in Sundargarh, Odisha. Commercial production at the 156,000 MTPA facility started in July 2025, with total investment of Rs 119.83 crore. The plant offers value-added steel products including crash barriers, Power Transmission Line Towers, high mast lighting poles, octagonal poles and monopoles.

Company Profile and Market Presence

Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited is a two-decade-old manufacturer, exporter and supplier of high-quality steel products to various heavy engineering industries in India. The company operates manufacturing units at Raigad in Maharashtra and Mahbubnagar district of Telangana, supplying products to western and southern markets across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The company's product portfolio includes ERW pipes for water transport and oil & gas sectors, hot-dipped galvanized pipes for agriculture and infrastructure applications, hollow sections tubes for commercial buildings, and specialized products like crash barriers and transmission line towers for power sectors. VSTL made its stock market debut on BSE and NSE in February 2024, raising Rs 72.17 crore from the IPO.