Orient Bell Reports 3% Revenue Dip in Q1 Amid Subdued Demand Aug 08, 2025
Orient Bell Reports Q1 Results and Appoints New CFO Aug 05, 2025
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05Aug 25
Orient Bell Limited Reports Q1 Results: Revenue Dips, Margins Improve
Orient Bell Limited reported Q1 FY24 results with revenue at ₹142.90 crore, down 3.5% YoY. Net loss narrowed to ₹41.48 lakh from ₹186.86 lakh last year. Gross margins improved to 36.5% from 35.2%, and EBITDA grew 13.3% YoY to ₹5.60 crore. Vitrified tiles accounted for 58% of sales, up 2% YoY. The company maintained 385 active Orient Bell Tile Showrooms contributing 45% of total sales. Cost of Production decreased by 2.2% YoY. Net debt stood at ₹9.50 crore with a 33-day cash conversion cycle. Anuj Arora appointed as new CFO effective August 5.
CRISIL Ratings has downgraded Orient Bell Limited's credit ratings due to a moderation in its business risk profile. The long-term rating is revised to 'CRISIL A-/Stable' from 'CRISIL A/Negative', and the short-term rating to 'CRISIL A2+' from 'CRISIL A1' for bank facilities of Rs. 236.15 crore. Factors contributing to the downgrade include stagnant revenue, reduced demand in domestic and export markets, and profitability challenges. Despite these issues, OBL maintains a healthy financial risk profile with comfortable gearing and strong liquidity. The company faces challenges such as high marketing expenditure, low product offtake, and intense competition.
16Jul 25
Porinju Veliyath's Equity Intelligence India Boosts Stake in Orient Bell
Equity Intelligence India Private Limited, led by investor Porinju Veliyath, has increased its stake in Orient Bell by 0.90% during the first quarter. Orient Bell is a manufacturer of ceramic and vitrified tiles. This move by the value investing firm could signal confidence in Orient Bell's potential and may attract attention from other investors.
15Jul 25
Orient Bell Unveils MasterBond: A New Adhesive for Tile and Stone Installation
Orient Bell, a leading tile manufacturer, has introduced MasterBond, a specialized adhesive for fixing tiles and stones. This product launch marks the company's entry into the adhesive market, complementing its existing tile and stone offerings. The move is part of Orient Bell's strategy to diversify its product portfolio and provide comprehensive solutions for the construction and home improvement sectors. MasterBond could potentially open new revenue streams, enhance customer experience, provide a competitive advantage, and facilitate market expansion for Orient Bell.
22May 25
Orient Bell's Q4 Results: EBITDA and Net Profit Decline Amid Revenue Dip
Orient Bell Limited, a tile manufacturer, released Q4 financial results showing a 4.8% YoY revenue decline to ₹198.00 crore. EBITDA fell 25.8% to ₹8.95 crore, with margin contracting to 4.52%. Net profit decreased 44.2% YoY to ₹2.75 crore, though it improved sequentially. The results indicate challenging market conditions and operational pressures for the company.