Neogen Chemicals Receives ₹300 Crore Insurance Payment for Fire Damage, Estimates 9-12 Months for Reconstruction 10 days ago
Neogen Chemicals has received an additional insurance payment of ₹300 million for the fire incident at its Dahej SEZ facility, bringing the total claim received to ₹800 million. The fire affected the company's Multi-Purpose Plant, warehouse, and tank farms. Neogen has recognized a standalone loss of ₹348.16 crore and expects reconstruction to take 9-12 months. The company has implemented measures to minimize business disruption, including shifting production to other sites and leveraging expansion at the Patancheru Plant.
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Neogen Chemicals has updated its FY26 revenue projection to Rs 775.00-850.00 crores with an EBITDA margin of 17-18%, following a fire incident. For FY27, EBITDA margins are expected between 15-20%. The battery chemicals segment's revenue forecast has been adjusted to Rs 300.00 crores. The company aims for four-digit revenue next year, contingent on securing electrolyte market share and increasing salt volume production. Total capex for Neogen Ionics in the battery space is projected at Rs 1,500.00 crores.
26Mar 25
Neogen Chemicals Invests 200 Million Yen in Japanese Subsidiary to Strengthen Global Presence
Neogen Chemicals Limited has approved an investment of 200 million Japanese Yen (₹11.34 crore) in its wholly-owned Japanese subsidiary, Neogen Chemicals Japan Corporation Limited. The company will acquire 20,000,000 equity shares at 10 Yen each, securing 100% shareholding. This strategic move aims to establish stronger business alliances in Japan, expand the company's footprint in the Japanese specialty chemicals market, and leverage Japan's advanced technological ecosystem in the chemical industry.
25Mar 25
Neogen Chemicals Expands Footprint with ₹1.13 Crore Investment in Japanese Subsidiary
Neogen Chemicals Limited has approved an investment of 200 million Japanese Yen (₹1.13 crore) in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Neogen Chemicals Japan Corporation Limited. The company will acquire 20,00,000 equity shares at 10 JPY each, maintaining 100% ownership. This strategic move aims to strengthen Neogen's presence in the Japanese market and establish business alliances with local chemical companies. The transaction is expected to be completed within 60 days and will be governed by Japanese law.
09Mar 25
Neogen Chemicals Slashes Revenue Forecast Following Dahej Plant Fire
Neogen Chemicals has revised its revenue guidance downward for FY25 and FY26 following a fire at its Dahej plant. FY25 guidance is now ₹765-800 crore, down from ₹800-825 crore, while FY26 guidance is reduced to ₹775-850 crore from ₹950-1,000 crore. The fire damaged critical facilities, including MPP3, tank farms, and a warehouse, with reconstruction estimated to take 9-12 months. Mitigation strategies include shifting production to other sites and expanding the Patancheru plant.