Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited (533047) Earnings Call Transcripts

Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited's Latest Earnings Call - Q4 FY2026

In Q4 FY '26, Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA) reported a significant increase in production and profitability, driven by higher realizations and the contribution from the KNR 2 acquisition. Revenue reached INR 1,200 crores, up from INR 900 crores in the same quarter last year, while PAT surged to INR 103 crores from INR 47 crores year-over-year. Management maintained a positive outlook for FY '27, indicating strong demand fundamentals and a projected increase in ferrochrome production capacity.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management expects strong demand in FY '27, projecting production capacity to reach 400,000 tonnes. They indicated that margins and prices are higher than in Q4, signaling a positive outlook for the upcoming quarter.

What management said

Yes. So on the CapEx side, as you know, we have already -- INR 600-odd crores by April. And the balance amount which we have next year to spend is approximately INR 450-odd crores. And we have taken INR 470 crores of loan -- loan of which we have clear utilized by March So these INR 170 crores from there. So from the internal accruals, we may be managing out the balance INR 450 crores. And we may or may not use the ...

Yes. So on FY '27, what we said that the balance amount of Kalinganagar and ethanol what we have, and the underground mines in Sukinda that we are having, which is we are investing on that. The total amount is INR 450 crores of CapEx. From that major portion will be through our internal accruals. But we still have unutilized term loan of approximately INR 173 crores, so -- that also we can use. As the time progresse...

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding potential pricing pressure from increased competition in the ferrochrome market, particularly from South Africa. Additionally, there were questions about the impact of geopolitical factors on operational costs and future profitability.

Main topics on the call

• Production and Capacity Expansion — IMFA achieved production of approximately 68,500 tonnes in Q4 FY '26, including 2,200 tonnes from the newly acquired KNR 2 facility. Management stated, "All furnaces are running smoothly, and we are getting approximately...
• Revenue and Profit Growth — Revenue increased to INR 1,200 crores, with PAT rising to INR 103 crores, reflecting a strong operational performance. The Managing Director noted, "Realizations as compared to the corresponding quarter last year are sub...
• Cost Management — Costs increased marginally due to higher royalty on chrome and thermal coal prices. However, management emphasized a "tight focus on costs" to maintain margins amid rising input prices.
• Renewable Energy Initiatives — IMFA is expanding its renewable energy portfolio with 135 megawatts of hybrid renewable energy expected to come online by mid-2027. This initiative aims to reduce carbon footprint and stabilize energy costs, with managem...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 8 Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited earnings call transcripts on record, spanning January 31, 2024 to August 4, 2026. Based on this history, Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited reports semi-annually. The most recent call on file is dated August 4, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

533047

Exchange

BSE

Country

IN

Sector

Materials

Industry

Metals and Mining

Calls on record

8

First call

January 31, 2024

Most recent

August 4, 2026

Reporting cadence

semi-annually