Vardhman Special Steels Reports Q1 Growth; Announces Forging Business Entry with Aichi Partnership
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) reported a 10% year-over-year increase in sales volume, reaching 55,500 tons in Q1. Revenue grew by 5% to INR433.00 crores. However, profit margins faced pressure due to competition and inventory valuation loss. EBITDA per ton was INR7,077.00, while PAT decreased by 23% to INR20.00 crores. VSSL commissioned its Kocks Block equipment and became debt-free following Aichi Steel Corporation's increased stake. The company plans to enter the forging business, focusing on specialized automotive products. VSSL maintains its annual sales target of 225,000 tons and plans a INR2,000.00 crore greenfield steel plant by 2029. The company emphasizes its commitment to green steel production with a low carbon footprint.
25Jul 25
Vardhman Special Steels Eliminates Debt, Expects Lower Finance Costs in Coming Quarters
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) has repaid all long-term and short-term loans, expecting reduced finance costs in future quarters. Q1 FY26 results show 4.56% revenue growth to Rs. 43,369.85 lakhs, but EBITDA and net profit declined. Sales volume increased by 10.49% to 55,574 tonnes. The company has commissioned the Kocks Block, progressing on reheating furnace capex, and strengthened partnership with Aichi Steel Corporation, which increased its stake to 24.9%. Discussions for a new forging facility have begun with ASC.
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) has revealed a ₹2,000 crore greenfield expansion project to establish a new steel plant in Punjab, aiming for 5 lakh tonnes per annum billet production by FY30. Aichi Steel Corporation increased its stake in VSSL to 24.9%. Q1 FY26 results show revenue growth of 4.56% to ₹433.70 crore, despite a 23.71% decrease in net profit to ₹19.90 crore. Sales volume increased by 10.49% to 55,574 tonnes. The company successfully commissioned the Kocks Block and is proceeding with capex for a reheating furnace.
25Jul 25
Vardhman Special Steels Reports Q1 Revenue Growth Amid Profit Decline
Vardhman Special Steels Limited reported a 4.56% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 43,369.85 lakhs in Q1. However, net profit declined by 23.71% to Rs 1,989.51 lakhs. The company's EPS decreased to Rs 2.43 from Rs 3.20. Vardhman received government incentives of Rs 671.30 lakhs under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2017. In a strategic move, Aichi Steel Corporation increased its shareholding to 24.90% through a preferential allotment, investing Rs 384.91 crore.
22Jul 25
Vardhman Special Steels Revises Solar Power Agreements, Enhancing Efficiency and Financial Terms
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) has amended its solar power project agreements with ASG HOLDCO BETA PTE. LTD. and Sone Solar Private Limited, effective April 1, 2025. The changes include a dividend recovery mechanism through power tariff adjustments and increased energy targets due to more efficient solar panels. The revised share valuation terms ensure fair valuation during Call or Put Option exercises. VSSL also scheduled a Board meeting for July 25, 2025, to approve Q2 2025 financial results.
03Jun 25
Vardhman Special Steels Approves ₹384.90 Crore Preferential Share Issuance
Vardhman Special Steels' board has approved a preferential share issuance at ₹260.60 per share, raising a total of ₹384.90 crore. This move will significantly boost the company's capital base, potentially funding expansion plans and upgrades. While it signals investor confidence, it will also lead to some dilution of existing shareholdings.
Vardhman Special Steels Unveils Ambitious Green Steel Plant Expansion in Punjab
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) has approved the construction of a new green steel plant in Punjab, set to increase billet production capacity by 500,000 MT. The 2,000 crore rupee project, expected to be completed by FY 2029-30, aims to address future capacity shortages and meet emerging market trends. VSSL reported a revenue of 176,440.83 lakh rupees and a net profit of 9,308.81 lakh rupees for FY 2025. The company also announced a 3 rupee per share dividend and entered into agreements for sustainable energy initiatives.
22Apr 25
Vardhman Special Steels Reports Q4 FY23 Results and Announces Dividend
Vardhman Special Steels has reported a significant decline in its Q4 FY23 financial results. Revenue decreased by 2.05% to ₹430.00 crore, while net profit fell by 39.94% to ₹19.70 crore. EBITDA dropped by 35.71% to ₹31.40 crore, with the EBITDA margin contracting to 7.34%. Despite the challenging quarter, the company announced a dividend of ₹3.00 per share.