Jubilant Ingrevia Reports 54% Surge in Q1 Profit, Announces Board Changes
Jubilant Ingrevia Limited reported a 54% year-over-year increase in Q1 standalone net profit to Rs 75.00 crore. Total revenue from operations grew 1% to Rs 1,038.00 crore. EBITDA rose 29% to Rs 153.00 crore, with margin improving to 15%. Specialty Chemicals segment remained strong, contributing 46% to revenue and 76% to EBITDA. The company appointed Ms. Aashti Bhartia as Additional Non-Executive Director, while Mr. Arjun Shanker Bhartia stepped down. Jubilant Ingrevia also invested in renewable energy and anticipates delivering a significant CDMO order in early 2026.

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Jubilant Ingrevia Limited , a leading integrated life sciences and specialty chemicals company, has reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter, along with significant changes to its board composition.
Financial Highlights
The company's standalone net profit for Q1 soared by 54% year-over-year to Rs 75.00 crore, compared to Rs 49.00 crore in the same quarter last year. This impressive growth was achieved despite a modest 1% increase in total revenue from operations, which stood at Rs 1,038.00 crore for the quarter.
Jubilant Ingrevia's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) for Q1 rose by 29% year-on-year to Rs 153.00 crore, with the EBITDA margin improving to 15% from 12% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Segment Performance
The company's Specialty Chemicals segment continued to be the star performer, contributing 46% to the overall revenue and a significant 76% to the EBITDA. This segment witnessed an 11% year-on-year growth in revenue, reaching Rs 478.00 crore for the quarter.
The Chemical Intermediates segment, while experiencing a 7% year-on-year decline in revenue to Rs 381.00 crore, showed signs of recovery with a 2% quarter-on-quarter growth. The Nutrition & Health Solutions segment reported a slight 4% year-on-year decrease in revenue to Rs 179.00 crore.
Board Changes and Corporate Developments
In a significant move, the company announced the appointment of Ms. Aashti Bhartia as an Additional Non-Executive Director, effective August 1, 2025. Ms. Bhartia brings over 15 years of experience in corporate governance and strategic leadership to the board.
Simultaneously, Mr. Arjun Shanker Bhartia has stepped down from his position as Non-Executive Director, citing personal reasons.
The company also disclosed its investment in renewable energy, having made a third tranche investment in 02 Renewable Energy XVIII Private Limited. This strategic move aims to fulfill Jubilant Ingrevia's power requirements through green energy sources.
Management Commentary
Mr. Shyam S Bhartia, Chairman, and Mr. Hari S Bhartia, Co-Chairman of Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, expressed satisfaction with the quarter's performance, stating, "Our specialty chemical businesses have continued to perform strongly, growing double digit YoY and with stable performance on QoQ basis. Our Chemical Intermediates business has started to recover marginally with QoQ growth."
They also highlighted the positive impact of ongoing cost optimization initiatives on profitability and expressed optimism about the company's future outlook, particularly in light of the anticipated delivery of a significant CDMO order in early 2026.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, the management anticipates continued growth and improved performance, driven by advancements in the Specialty Chemicals and Nutrition businesses, and an expected recovery in the Acetyls portfolio. The company remains committed to its Lean 2.0 cost efficiency initiatives and is on track to deliver a major CDMO order in early 2026, which is expected to further accelerate its growth trajectory.
Jubilant Ingrevia's strong Q1 performance, coupled with strategic investments and board changes, positions the company well for sustained growth in the evolving global chemicals sector.
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