GHCL Textiles Reports Q1 Results; No Defaults on Outstanding Loans
GHCL Textiles Limited reported a 14.6% year-over-year increase in net profit to ₹13.52 crore for Q1, despite a 7% revenue decline to ₹267.75 crore. EBITDA rose 5.6% to ₹30.00 crore, with margins improving to 11.20%. The company expanded production capacity with a new 25,536 spindles facility in Madurai and approved an additional ₹11.25 crore capital budget for solar power and specialty yarn projects. Outstanding loans stand at ₹94.70 crore with no defaults reported.

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GHCL Textiles Limited , a prominent player in the Indian textile industry, has reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, prepared in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards.
Financial Highlights
Metric | Value | Change |
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Net Profit | ₹13.52 crore | Up 14.6% year-over-year |
Revenue | ₹267.75 crore | Down 7% from ₹287.93 crore in Q1 last year |
EBITDA | ₹30.00 crore | Up 5.6% year-over-year |
EBITDA Margin | 11.20% | Improved from 9.86% in the same quarter last year |
Outstanding Loans and Revolving Facilities | ₹94.70 crore | No defaults reported |
Quarterly Performance Analysis
GHCL Textiles demonstrated resilience in a challenging market environment. Despite a 7% decline in revenue, the company managed to boost its bottom line, with net profit rising to ₹13.52 crore from ₹11.80 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
The company's focus on operational efficiency is evident in its improved EBITDA performance. EBITDA grew by 5.6% to reach ₹30.00 crore, up from ₹28.40 crore in the same period last year. More notably, the EBITDA margin expanded by 134 basis points to 11.20%, reflecting enhanced cost management and productivity.
Expansion and Capital Investment
GHCL Textiles has expanded its production capacity. The company announced the commencement of commercial production at its new 25,536 spindles facility at the Paravai location in Madurai. This expansion, known as the Meenakshi section, was formally inaugurated on July 2, although trial production had begun on June 12.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors has approved an additional capital budget of approximately ₹11.25 crore. This investment is earmarked for two key projects:
- A 3 MW Roof Top Solar Power Project
- Equipment for Specialty Yarns
These investments underscore GHCL Textiles' commitment to sustainable energy practices and its focus on value-added products.
Corporate Governance and Financial Management
The company reported total outstanding loans and revolving facilities of ₹94.70 crore with no defaults. GHCL Textiles confirmed no deviation in fund utilization as no public or rights issues were applicable.
The statutory auditor S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP issued a Limited Review Report stating nothing came to their attention suggesting material misstatements in the financial results.
In a move to strengthen its leadership, the company has appointed Mrs. Sudha Pillai, IAS(Retd.), as the Lead Independent Director. This appointment is expected to bring valuable expertise and oversight to the company's board.
Market Outlook
While GHCL Textiles has shown improved profitability, the decline in revenue suggests ongoing challenges in the textile market. The company's strategic investments in capacity expansion and specialty products, coupled with its focus on operational efficiency, indicate a proactive approach to navigating the current market conditions.
As the textile industry continues to face headwinds, GHCL Textiles' performance in the coming quarters will be closely watched by investors and industry observers alike.
Note: All financial figures are based on the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, as reported by GHCL Textiles Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for GHCL Textiles
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