West Coast Paper Mills Reports Mixed Q1 Results with Revenue Decline but Margin Improvement
West Coast Paper Mills Limited announced its Q1 results ending June 30. Consolidated revenue decreased by 8% to ₹954.65 crores, while EBITDA increased by 24% to ₹155.11 crores. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 31% to ₹60.26 crores, with PAT margin improving to 6.3%. The Paper & Paperboard segment saw decreased revenue but increased profit. Chairman S.K. Bangur highlighted challenges from rising imports and high input costs affecting the domestic paper industry. The company is focusing on operational efficiencies and product-mix improvements to maintain profitability.
23May 25
West Coast Paper Mills Q4 Net Profit Plunges 63%, Revenue Dips 3%
West Coast Paper Mills' consolidated net profit for Q4 declined by 63% YoY to ₹44.00 crore. Revenue decreased by 3% to ₹1,041.00 crore, while EBITDA fell by 52.4% to ₹80.80 crore. The EBITDA margin contracted by 810 bps to 7.80%. Despite the financial downturn, the Board has recommended a dividend of ₹5.00 per share, subject to shareholder approval.
30Apr 25
West Coast Paper Mills Expands into Optical Fiber Manufacturing
West Coast Paper Mills Limited's subsidiary, West Coast Optilinks, has launched a state-of-the-art optical fiber manufacturing plant in Telangana, India. The facility, which began commercial production on April 30, 2025, uses advanced European technology. This move aligns with India's 'Make in India' initiative and aims to meet the growing demand for fiber optics driven by initiatives like BharatNet, FTTH, and 5G rollout. The expansion is expected to positively impact the company's operations and position it as a key player in India's digital infrastructure development.